Since 2019, FORCLIME has organized an internship programme for students from universities in Tanah Papua. During 2023, FORCLIME continued with its internship programme, which this year was organized for seven students drawn from four universities across Papua, specifically Papua University, Cenderawasih University, Ottow Geissler University Papua and Musamus University. Prior to their deployment in the field in order to participate directly in the implementation of FORCLIME activities, intern students attended an introductory workshop, which aimed to increase their overall knowledge and skills, particularly in relation to FORCLIME activities. The internship programme was implemented for a period of six months between 3 October 2023 and 4 April 2024.

Prior to the end of the programme, the interns made a presentation of what they had learned during their internships. This session also aimed to evaluate FORCLIME in terms of its organization of the internship programme. This presentation was divided into four sessions that were held from 22 – 28 March 2024 in line with the following schedules and presenters:

1. Hana Soakakone and Pradista Dwi Saputri from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Cenderawasih University (22 March 2024).
2. John B. Hassor and Br. Yosina Demetouw from the Forestry Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Marine Sciences, Ottow Geissler University, Papua (25 March 2024).
3. Adi Prasetyo from Musamus University (25 March 2024).
4. Papua Pastimair Deijka Peday and Rizal from the Faculty of Forestry, University of Papua (28 March 2024).

“Through the internship programme, students not only received the opportunity to study in college but also to complete internships. So that they could get to know the working environment better, while the universities also had the opportunity to learn about FORCLIME and its various projects. This means that the universities receive inputs and thus get to improve their programmes in line with developments that relate to forestry and environmental issues, as implemented by FORCLIME," explained Deputy Dean 3 of Papua University, Dr. Petrus A. Dimara.

Lecturers from each university expressed their appreciation for FORCLIME‘s internship programme. From the presentation given, these lecturers determined that the participating interns had been given the opportunity to put the knowledge that they had learned on campus into practice.

“We would like to thank GIZ for the collaboration with Cenderawasih University, which was originally initiated back in 2019. During this time we have witnessed our students completing their tasks with skill and becoming increasingly confident. Another important message to convey is that FORCLIME internship alumni quickly manage to secure jobs after graduation," explained Dr. Noper Tulak, a lecturer from Cenderawasih University.

The attending lecturers also expressed their hope that the internship programme would continue due to its enormous benefits. Moreover, the lecturers also expressed the hope that the implementation of the internship programme would be brought into line with the university schedule so that it won‘t interfere with lectures.

For more information, please contact:
Anna Manyakori, Adviser for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for Papua Province
Otniel Effruan, Junior Adviser for Rural Livelihood, Forest Management and Conservation Southwest Papua Barat
Edy Marbyanto, Strategic Area Manager for Human Capacity Development
Mohammad Sidiq, Strategic Area Manager for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for Tanah Papua

Created: 22 March 2024

In an effort to support the implementation of the national movement on the Climate Village Programme (ProKlim), FORCLIME is supporting the Sigi Regency Environmental Service in its implementation of this programme. ProKlim is a national programme launched by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK). This programme is intended to encourage climate-change adaptation and mitigation efforts at the grassroots level. KLHK is targeting the formation of 20,000 climate villages (ProKlim) by the end of 2024.

Sigi Regency is one of the regencies included in the Lore Lindu Biosphere Reserve (CBLL). In order to support the strengthening of the CBLL buffer zone, FORCLIME is facilitating the Sigi Regency Environmental Service in the conducting of assessments of villages to be proposed as future ProKlim Villages. The ProKlim assessments are being aimed at villages that have implemented climate action over the last two years and that are deemed to have responsible groups. One of these proposed villages is Baliase, and the Environmental Service conducted an assessment of activities related to climate action in Baliase Village on 19 March 2024. Baliase Village is one of 15 villages that underwent a phase I assessment in order to be proposed to receive the 2024 ProKlim Award.

Baliase Village has implemented various climate-related activities, including:
- Control of drought, flooding and landslides through irrigation, wells, reservoirs and water reservoirs.
- Prevention and control of diseases through the implementation of 3M (draining, filling, covering), the management of fish in community ponds and the implementation of PHBS (Clean and Healthy Living Behavior).
- Increasing of vegetation cover through reforestation activities that involve the planting of trees in every yard.

The Sigi Regency Environmental Service will now process the proposed designation of Baliase Village as a ProKlim Village in accordance with Regulation of the Directorate-General of Climate Change Control P4./2021 on Guidelines for the Implementation of the Climate Village Programme.

For more information, please contact:
Muhammad Yusuf, Advisor for Social Forestry and Sustainable Forest Management
Ismet Khaeruddin, Senior Adviser for Biodiversity Conservation and Provincial Coordinator for Central Sulawesi

Created: 20 March 2024

In an effort to help strengthen institutions and increase capacities for the management of customary law communities (MHAs) in Topo Moma Toro, Topo Uma Moa and Ngata Katuvua To Lindu, which are all located around the Lore Lindu National Park, FORCLIME, working in conjunction with partners in Central Sulawesi, including the Lore Lindu National Park Office, the Central Sulawesi Customary Territory Registration Agency (BRWA) and the Karsa Institute, a non-governmental organization engaged in community empowerment, including the strengthening of the people's economy, conducted a study visit to the Alas Kedaton Customary Forest and the Bukit Pohen Forest Farmer Group (KTH) in Tabanan, as well as the Penglipuran Customary Village and the Glagah Linggah KTH in Bangli, Bali Province. The study visit was conducted on 12 – 17 March 2024 and was attended by 12 people representing the MHAs of Topo Moma Toro, Topo Uma Moa, Suaka Katuvua To Lindu, as well as the Karsa Institute, BRWA Central Sulawesi, the Lore Lindu National Park and GIZ. The delegation was well received by the Head of the Development, Utilization, Protection of Forests and Conservation of Natural Resources Division of the Bali Provincial Forestry and Environment Service, Mr. Hesti Sagiri, S.Hut.

Why Bali? From the results of discussions between the parties, it was recognized that the managements of customary forests in Bali have similar outlooks to the MHA in Central Sulawesi. Indeed, there is a cultural conformity between the communities that combines the government with its customary communities, both in terms of uniting government regulations with customary regulations and the division of roles between village heads and the heads of the customary institutions operating within villages. Bali is known as an area that has a strong culture and traditions, and these feature prominently as a part of daily life. Moreover, customary forest management in Bali is based on local wisdom that plays an important role in protecting and preserving biodiversity. These elements were all considerations that were taken into account when deciding the location in which this study visit was to be held.

In the wake of this study visit, several activities will be implemented that will integrate the various learning outcomes from the visits, including:
1. Preparation of a draft Social Forestry Management Plan for the Customary Forests of the MHA Topo Moma Toro and MHA Topo Uma Moa, which will be assisted by the Karsa Institute.
2. Adjustment of the Social Forestry Management Plan for the Customary Forests of the MHA Ngata Katuvua To Lindu, which will be assisted by the BRWA Central Sulawesi.
3. Implementation of a Workshop on the Customary Forest Management Plan for the MHA Topo Moma Toro, MHA Topo Uma Moa and MHA Ngata Katuvua To Lindu, which is planned to be held in July 2024.

For more information, please contact:
Arif Hidayat, Junior Forestry and Biodiversity Advisor
Ismet Khaeruddin, Senior Adviser, focal point for biodiversity conservation Forest Programme 3 and Provincial Coordinator for Central Sulawesi

Created: 18 March 2024