Toward sustainable development South Sumatra. Brief of Green Growth Masterplan for Renewable Resources 2017-2030

South Sumatra Provincial Government is committed to be the frontrunner in attaining Green Growth included in agriculture, forestry, and the other sub-sectors. In 2015, land-based sector of South Sumatra contributed 17.28% to the Regional Gross Domestic Product (Regional GDP). This sector supported more than 1.33 million households. Green economy is driven by production increase in sustainable agriculture and forestry in order to meet market demand whilst protecting and recovering the natural resources as well. The principle can only be realized by strengthening partnership between the government, private sector, conservation and civil society actors. The Masterplan of Green Growth Plan is locally initiative base to manage and utilize the renewable resources in a sustainable ways. The initiative is run by South Sumatra Provincial Government with the support of IDH the Sustainable Trade Initiative and ICRAF. The masterplan developed by participatory process involving all stakeholder, was launched on May 9, 2017 by the Governor of South Sumatra at The Bonn Challenge High Level Ministerial Meeting in Palembang. Three weeks later, Governor Regulation No. 21/2017 on Green Growth Masterplan in South Sumatra was also issued. This summary contains several of key aspects covered by Masterplan of Green Growth Plan based on sustainable natural resources.

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