Indonesia Encourages Impact-Based Water Funding for Nature and Citizens

Ecosystem Recovery Needs Measurable Results

In line with the financing proposal, Indonesia is proposing four priorities for managing global aquatic ecosystems.

First, prevent pollution from the source. This effort includes handling pollution from urban areas, industry and river flows before it reaches the coast and sea.

Second, directing ecosystem restoration to measurable results. Recovery assessments are encouraged to go beyond the broad target of the area being treated, by taking into account ecosystem health and increasing community resilience.

Third, strengthening cross-border cooperation through building trust, exchanging data and joint management while respecting the sovereignty of each country.

Fourth, involve the community and combine modern science with local wisdom. Jumhur mentioned the philosophy of the Subak irrigation system in Bali as a reference for this approach.

These four priorities link pollution prevention, ecosystem restoration, cooperation between countries, and community involvement in water management.