Supported by GIZ, the Biosphere Reserve Management Coordination Forum was officially established through the Kapuas Hulu Regency and Betung Kerihun Danau Sentarum National Park on 20 January 2020 in Putussibau, West Kalimantan. The event followed up on the issuance of the Regent’s decree No. 39/EKBANG/2020 concerning the Establishment of a Biosphere Reserve Management Coordination Forum for the period of 2020-2025. Next to government officials, the event was attended by representatives from local communities, civil society organisations and the private sector. In his remarks, the Regent of Kapuas Hulu, Mr. AM Nasir, invited all parties to engage in the cooperation and work together towards sustainable development in Kapuas Hulu.

Betung Kerihun Danau Sentarum Kapuas Hulu was approved as a biosphere reserve in the 30th Session of the International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme UNESCO on 23 to 28 July in Palembang, South Sumatra.

For more information, please contact:
Jumtani, Coordinator West Kalimantan Province