Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
IDXChannel - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Indonesia introduced the Biodiversity Master Plan for the new capital city, Nusantara.
The master plan guides the Nusantara Capital Authority (NCA) in setting out the policy direction, programs, and targets for protecting biodiversity over the next 5 years.
“ADB is pleased to partner with the NCA in developing this Biodiversity Master Plan," said ADB Deputy Country Director for Indonesia Renadi Budiman in a media relase on Wednesday (27/3/2024).
Kalimantan Island, where Nusantara is located, is one of the world's richest biodiversity hotspots with high levels of diversity and endemicity. The island has at least 3,800 species of flora and fauna within 50 kilometers of where the new capital is situated.
The master plan outlines measures such as habitat preservation, species protection, restoration efforts, and community engagement to promote sustainable management practices. It also aims to address threats to biodiversity, mitigate impacts, and strengthen resilience in ecosystems, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of the environment.
