Through this MoU, we are pleased to deepen our partnership with the Government of Indonesia to address the challenges of climate change by supporting the MoEF’s leadership on sustainable land use and protecting valuable forests across the country thaJakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlining collaboration to reduce emissions in line with Indonesia’s Forestry and Land Use Net Sink 2030 Operational Plan and USAID’s 2022-2030 Climate Strategy.
The MoU was signed by Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) Secretary General Bambang Hendroyono and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Jeff Cohen, according to a release issued by the US Embassy here on Friday.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Minister of Environment and Forestry Siti Nurbaya and US Ambassador to Indonesia Sung Y. Kim.
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Through the MoU, both nations agreed to work together on the Government of Indonesia’s long-term vision for climate-resilient and low-carbon development.
"Through this MoU, we are pleased to deepen our partnership with the Government of Indonesia to address the challenges of climate change by supporting the MoEF’s leadership on sustainable land use and protecting valuable forests across the country that are so vital for Indonesia’s prosperous, resilient, green future," USAID Mission Director Jeff Cohen remarked.
Among the activities envisioned under the MoU, the Ministry and USAID plan to partner to support sustainable forest management, including tree planting and land rehabilitation; manage and restore peatlands and mangroves to limit greenhouse gas emissions; and support Indonesia’s efforts to conserve wildlife biodiversity, particularly of iconic species, such as orangutans.
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To support MoEF’s goals, USAID will coordinate closely with the Indonesian government at all levels and with local, national, and international stakeholders.
Indonesia and the US intend to share information and exchange knowledge, develop and implement joint projects, and collaborate on activities and research.
The Indonesian government and USAID are eager to detail their proposed projects and activities in a new grant implementation agreement, subject to funding availability, to further deepen their partnership.
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