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can align with efforts to maintain environmental sustainability. of Human Development, Culture and Sustainable Development
The Minister has said that one of the priorities is establishing at Kadin, emphasised that Multi-Business Forestry (MUK)
strong collaboration to expand the potential of forest areas represents a crucial shift in the forestry business model which
with sustainable use and explained that this potential can be has primarily relied on timber.

expanded through the implementation of multi-business forestry "This transformation is not an easy process. For more
which is expected to boost the local economy. than 50 years the forestry business has depended solely on
He said that a working team has been formed to accelerate wood. Now, we must build a new business model. However,
the implementation of the multi-business forestry model. we believe that, through collaboration and innovation, we
To ensure the programme can run successfully the Ministry can meet this challenge," Shinta stated during a Roundtable
requires support from its partners, especially in improving Dialogue with UK officials at the British Embassy.
capacity, widening market access, innovation and investment. In related news, Kadin, through the Regenerative Forest
In addition, the Minister is prioritising acceleration of official Business Hub (Kadin RFBH) in collaboration with the British
recognition of customary forests. "This is an important part of Embassy, has introduced and promoted the implementation of

our commitment to social forestry and the rights of customary the Biodiversity Credit scheme as part of the transformation
communities," he said. towards a green economy.
He explained, the Multi-Business Forestry (MUK) Task Kamdani said biodiversity conservation must be an integral
Force aims to promote a more diverse and sustainable forestry part of economic development.
business model. The Biodiversity Credit scheme provides businesses with
Suryo Adiwibowo, a representative of the MUK Task Force, an opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation
stated that over 600 indigenous communities have received in a meaningful way.

official recognition to date. However, challenges with verification Dominic Jermey, British Ambassador to Indonesia, highlighted
and limited resources continue to pose obstacles. that the UK and France initiated the International Advisory
He proposed the creation of a national database for Panel on Biodiversity Credit in 2023.
indigenous peoples and emphasised the need to strengthen He noted that Indonesia's efforts to develop biodiversity
indigenous committees at the regional level as a means to credit scheme represent a vital step in the global agenda
accelerate progress. for nature conservation and the transition to sustainable
Additionally, it is important to clarify and enhance the economic growth.
roles and responsibilities of local indigenous committees in
order to align the duties of the Director General of Social
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Forestry within the Ministry of Forestry with those of local
governments and NGOs.

Kadin to transform the forestry business model beyond
wood
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin)
has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainably and inclusively

in transforming forestry businesses.
Shinta W. Kamdani, Deputy Chairperson for the Coordinator