Background

Natural resources and environmental conservation are among the important aspects in the development of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Forest City Plan. Conservation of forests, water, soil, and biodiversity of the area will ensure the sustainability of the city. Therefore, it is imperative that for effective implementation of conservation, engagement with all of stakeholders is in place. The right approach needs to be taken so that the conservation should be initiated properly, effectively, and efficiently. In addition, cultural aspects are equally crucial to engage with local community in conservation activities.

Nusantara National Capital Authority (OIKN) in collaboration with the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) and the Center for International Forestry Research – World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) will conduct a half-day discussion with the theme Culture and Conservation on the Concept of the IKN Forest City. In this discussion experts are invited to sit together and discuss how culture and conservation can support the design of the IKN Forest City.

Objectives

• Exchange of knowledge and ideas regarding strategies and the concept of developing a forest city of IKN by considering the conservation efforts and local culture
• Provide inputs for the design and engineering of the IKN Forest City related to the role of culture and conservation of natural resources

This event will be conducted in Indonesian language without translation. Participants can join this discussion via Zoom or YouTube Livestream.

Agenda

Opening remarks

Speakers

Bambang Susantono

Head of OIKN

Satryo S. Brodjonegoro

President, Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI)

Robert Nasi

Directeur général du Centre de recherche forestière internationale (CIFOR) et directeur exécutif du CIFOR-ICRAF

Keynotes: IKN Forest City Concept

Speaker

Myrna Safitri

Deputy for Environment and Natural Resources of OIKN

Responses

• A cultural approach to support conservation efforts in developing the IKN Forest City
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• Involvement of cultural leaders and local communities in conservation efforts for the development of the IKN Forest City
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• The contribution of local wisdom to develop IKN Forest City concept
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Speakers

Jatna Supriatna

Basic Sciences Commission, AIPI

Yunita T. Winarto

Culture Commission, AIPI

Damayanti Buchori

AIPI and Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, IPB University

Discussion and closing remarks

Moderator

Daniel Murdiyarso

Principal Scientist, CIFOR-ICRAF

Contacts:

• Anny Sulaswatty, AIPI (annysulaswatty@gmail.com)
• Anggi Chairani, OIKN (anggidewintac@ikn.go.id)
• Kania Rahayu (K.Rahayu@cifor-icraf.org)

Organizers