[FORDA] _"Ecotourism is different from natural tourism in general. This activity adopts the concept of biodiversity conservation, environmental and cultural education as well as economic empowerment both locally and nationally," explained Dr. Endang Karlina, natural resources conservation researcher at the Center for Forest Research and Development, FORDA.
[FORDA] In July 2020, Indonesia will enter a new phase towards formal negotiation process of ERPA (Emission Reduction Payment Agreement). This is the main agenda after the Indonesian Government's Benefit Sharing Plan (BSP) document was approved and deemed appropriate as an advanced draft by FCPF (Forest Carbon Partnership Facility) assessment team from FMT (FCPF Management Team) and CFPs (Carbon Fund Participants) on Thursday 11 June 2020. The formal negotiation is a prerequisite for ERPA signin
[FORDA] the Eid al-Fitr 1441 H celebrations look and feel very different this year. The rituals and traditions that usually involve the moment of greeting, hugging and shaking hand as a symbol of forgiving one another must now be curtailed, and as WHO’s advice should be replaced by virtual alternatives due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation. Facing the situation, FORDA held virtual halalbihalal "the new normal" led by Dr. Agus Justianto, the DG of FORDA (26/5) in order to strengthen bonds of com
[FORDA]_May 2020, Research, Development and Innovation Agency (FORDA) celebrates its 107th birthday. Entering the second century of FORDA’s role in shaping environmental and forestry development, particularly in the Covid-19 pandemic era, Dr. Agus Justianto, The DG of FORDA conveys, “Longevity FORDA, gets ready to embrace the “New Normal”.
[FORDA] _ Enthusiasm of solidarity actions to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic all over the country is heartening. Various initiatives continue to emerge from various community groups and institutions as a form of social care, contribution, and hope that this pandemic will soon end. The solidarity action of FORDA employees is one of them.
[BLI] _Discussion about ethanol is re-soaring, as an ingredient inactivating a virus. Amid the high demand for ethanol (ethyl alcohol) as one of the ingredients for making disinfectants and antiseptics to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), the presence of bioethanol provides an alternative.
[FORDA] _Realizing the concrete role of science, technology and innovations in the real field, Commission 4 of the Parliament voices strong urge to synergize legislative agendas with innovations in environment and forestry development. It arose in the working meeting between Commission 4 of the Parliament and the Minister for Environment and Forestry in Jakarta (19/2).
[FORDA] _Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research (IJFR), a scientific journal managed by FORDA, MoEF, has been officially indexed by Scopus since 4th February 2020. This brings IJFR position to be a globally indexed scientific journal with high reputation, improving the previous position as an international scientific journal accredited by Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI) in 2017.
B2P2EHD _With abundance experience in establishing arboretum with various dipterocarp species and other endemic species from Kalimantan, supported by scientific knowledge on dipterocarp forest conservation, silviculture, tree improvement, and forest restoration, B2P2EHD has strategic role in supporting the development of Indonesia’s new capital with forest city and smart city concepts, according to Deputy Minister of Environment and Forestry, Aloe Dohong.