National Target 15: Realization of conservation and restoration of degraded ecosystems in the region

National Target 15: Realization of conservation and restoration of degraded ecosystems in the region

National Target 15 in the IBSAP 2015-2020 is for the realization of ecosystem conservation and restoration in degraded areas (KemenPPN/BAPPENAS, 2016, p. 246). National Target 15 is intended to project that ecosystem conservation and restoration in degraded areas can restore and improve the production function and ecological function of ecosystems to support human continuity. Ecosystem conservation and restoration are expected to also provide direct benefits to the community as a source of economic income from the utilization of restored or enhanced environmental services. The National Target 15 is prepared to comply with the Aichi Target (AT) 15 framework as a reference for formulating a number of action plans and activity programs that have been adapted to national conditions and needs regarding ecosystem conservation and restoration.

Ecosystem conservation and restoration in degraded areas need to be carried out under the consideration that:

·      Conservation and restoration of degraded areas are efforts to increase the effectiveness of conservation and management of biodiversity in order to sustain the balance between ecosystems, biodiversity and natural resources as a life-system to support sustainable development. (DJKSDAE-KLHK, 2015).

Activities related to utilization of marine and fisheries resources, whether it is located inland, coastal or oceanic area, may impose ecosystem damage, sedimentation and pollution. Such damage to marine and fisheries resources, if not revived or restored, will significantly reduce the stream of benefits gained from environmental services. Therefore, various efforts are required to perform ecosystem restoration and pollution control as well as marine and fisheries resources revitalization (KemenKP, 2017).