The Government the USA
again reminded Indonesia the importance of law enforcement to trouble shoot
environmental problems, nature destruction and extreme climate in Indonesia,
because one of the important aspects in Indonesia-America collaboration was law
enforcement. “This is an important aspect of the entire collaboration. America
collaborated with various institutions and ministries including the Corruption
Eradication Commission [KPK] to enhance law enforcement,” the US Ambassador to
Indonesia Robert Blake told Business News [11/2].
President SBY and President Barrack Obama agreed on
bilateral collaboration between the two nations within the framework of
US-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership. The agreement was made in year 2010 to
stipulate Acrtion Plan. It incorporated among others six working groups i.e.
education, defense and security, energy, democracy and social affairs, trading
and investment and anomalous climate.
The activities proclaimed by the two nations were among
others formation of Climate Change Study Center in Indonesia, which was follow
up action of the working group on climate change and environment. “We do not
wish to focus on one aspect only, although Law enforcement is important, but
inclusive of all aspects to handle various problems. The case is multi-dimensional,”
The US
Government was expecting there would be progress in the activities of the
working group on climate change. The US Government was proud of the performance
at home in managing climate change problems. “The effort of the Working Group
in the USA had succeeded in reducing Glass House effect caused by carbon
emission by more than 7 percent. This is most significant compared to the time
when the group started to work in 2005. There is no other way but to work hard,
among others by enhancing partnership program with Indonesia.”
Meanwhile the Research and Development [R & D]
Division of the Ministry of Maritime and Fishery [KKP] would continue to step
up collaboration with F A O, the UN’s Food body. One of the objectives was to
reduce emission of carbon, including CO2 on mangrove. This was most important
in conserving Indonesia’s marine resources in Indonesia. “CO2 carbon absorption
in the air includes mangrove and peatland. Our collaboration with FAO would
reduce CO2 concentrations” Head of KKP R & D Achmad Poernomo disclosed to
Business News[11/2].
Peatland was getting more attention in the effort to
reduce carbon emission. The Government of RI announced target of carbon
emission reduction by 26% - 41% in 2020. One of the determinant factor was
peatland and mangrove in Indonesia. One third of the world’s earth carbon was
found in Indonesia, all were great potential for increase of carbon emission.
Reduction of carbon emission in peatland and mangrove
could prevent damage and restore coastal environment. As planned, an FAO team
would come next week to realize collaboration with R & D of KKP. The
collaboration to reduce CO2 emission was in tandem with strengthening of food
resiliency. “We would develop mina rice and fish nursey. We are trusted in our
capability by FAO. So it would be advisable to share research outcome with the
countries in Asia and Africa.” Achmad said.
The way it had been, Indonesia only took over research
outcome from abroad. Now it’s time for Indonesia to pass on research outcome to
other countries. The collaboration only involved Indonesia’s Science &
Technology Center [LIPI]. “In terms of financing, not yet. We are still
finalizing the plan” Achmad remarked.
From past experiences we learned that financing had
always been well balanced. Meaning, expenses for foreign participants was borne
on fifty-fifty basis with the counterparts. “FAO sent for participants and they
paid their own expenses, but we bear the training expenses here. We share
financing. We want to show them that we are credible and able to support FAO.
Survey outcome of research and collaboration need no patenting. In terms of
intellectual rights, we share.” (SS)
Business News - February 14, 2014
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