MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION IN HIGH CONSERVATION VALUE (HCV) MONITORING FOR BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION IN INDONESIA
In collaboration with the Indonesian Science Fund (DIPI), on Friday, December 12, 2025, a discussion forum titled "Multistakeholder Collaboration in High Conservation Value (HCV) Management and Monitoring" was held at the DIPI Office, Jakarta. The event brought together stakeholders from government, academia, civil society organizations, development partners, and the private sector as a strategic momentum to strengthen collaboration in conserving Indonesia's biodiversity.
High Conservation Value (HCV) is a concept for identifying, protecting and managing critical elements that have high ecological, social, economic and cultural value. HCV management is key to ensuring that development activities and production chains are aligned with ecosystem protection efforts and the welfare of surrounding communities.
In this forum, resource persons presented sustainable HCV management strategies, including national policies, development planning, funding opportunities, and practices in the field. Inge Retnowati, M.E., Director of Biodiversity, Deputy of Pollution Control and Environmental Damage, Ministry of Environment, presented Indonesia's national policy and biodiversity management action plan strategy. From the funding side, Damayanti Ratunanda S.T., M.Eng.Sc. as Director of Fund Distribution of the Environmental Fund Management Agency explained Strengthening Financing Based on Ecosystem Conservation.
The academic perspective was presented by Dr. Keliopas Krey, S.Si., M.Si. from the University of Papua through the presentation of HCV studies in the Land of Papua. Multi-stakeholder collaboration on HCV management at the landscape level was presented by Adhitya Adhyaksa from WWF Indonesia, while HCV management and monitoring practices in oil palm plantation production lands were presented by May Caesarry Rachmadini from TSE Group.
One of the discussions in this forum also emphasized that conservation is a shared responsibility between the government and the community with the support of various partners. Collaboration is key to ensure that the management of natural areas and resources has a positive impact on the environment and the socio-economy of the community. Through various conservation assessments and screening, data-based planning is expected to encourage sustainable biodiversity management.
The discussion was followed by a question and answer session with participants and a focused discussion guided by facilitators Ir. Diah Yulinar Muldiana and Marthinus. C. Wattimena M.Si related to issues of problems, needs, potential funding and the role of institutions in future management plans.
This series of activities is expected to produce strategic directions to strengthen collaboration, harmonize policies, and encourage the implementation of best practices in the management and monitoring of High Conservation Values in Indonesia. Through collaboration with the government, various conservation assessments and screening are conducted to strengthen data-driven planning and encourage conservation that is not only protective, but also generates sustainable benefits.