TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

Indonesia backs COP16 decision on indigenous body, meaning more work at home

Indonesia has much work to do at home to demonstrate its commitment to the recently concluded COP16, which agreed to form a global indigenous body to protect and recognize indigenous communities' wisdom and efforts in biodiversity conversation, including by passing the long-stagnant 2012 bill on indigenous people.

Kharishar Kahfi (The Jakarta Post)
Premium
Jakarta
Mon, November 4, 2024

Change text size

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!
Indonesia backs COP16 decision on indigenous body, meaning more work at home Leaders of the United Nations COP16 biodiversity conference (from left), executive secretary David Cooper, president Susana Muhamad, Colombia’s environment and sustainable development minister, and secretary Astrid Schomaker attend the closing plenary session on Nov. 2, 2024, in Cali, Colombia. (AFP/Joaquin Sarmiento)

T

he curtain has fallen on the 12-day United Nations biodiversity conference (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, with a decision to establish an international body to protect and recognize indigenous people and local communities for their conservation efforts, a move Indonesia eventually supported following an initial rejection.

Local environmentalists view the decision as just the beginning, with more work to be done domestically to formally acknowledge and protect indigenous wisdom so Indonesia can fulfill its global commitment to protect biological diversity.

The 16th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) wrapped up on Saturday after negotiations on key issues during the closing plenary session ran half a day longer than scheduled.

The extended talks resulted in delegations approving the creation of a permanent body to represent the interests of indigenous people, as mandated by the COP15 framework agreed two years ago in Montreal, Canada.

Among the countries to back the new body was Indonesia, which reversed its initial rejection in the earlier negotiation rounds. Delegates said supporting the proposal was in line with the country’s commitment to support the concerns of indigenous and local communities under the biodiversity convention.

“In the spirit of compromise, Indonesia, with its 1,320 [ethnic groups], supports the proposed text delivered by Brazil,” Lu’lu’ Agustiana, a senior policy analyst with the Environment Ministry, said in a statement on Saturday.

Morning Brief

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning.

Delivered straight to your inbox three times weekly, this curated briefing provides a concise overview of the day's most important issues, covering a wide range of topics from politics to culture and society.

By registering, you agree with The Jakarta Post's

Thank You

for signing up our newsletter!

Please check your email for your newsletter subscription.

View More Newsletter

Read also: COP16: Indigenous peoples call for recognition, support in protecting nature

to Read Full Story

  • Unlimited access to our web and app content
  • e-Post daily digital newspaper
  • No advertisements, no interruptions
  • Privileged access to our events and programs
  • Subscription to our newsletters
or

Purchase access to this article for

We accept

TJP - Visa
TJP - Mastercard
TJP - GoPay

Redirecting you to payment page

Pay per article

Indonesia backs COP16 decision on indigenous body, meaning more work at home

Rp 29,000 / article

1
Create your free account
By proceeding, you consent to the revised Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.
Already have an account?

2
  • Palmerat Barat No. 142-143
  • Central Jakarta
  • DKI Jakarta
  • Indonesia
  • 10270
  • +6283816779933
2
Total Rp 29,000

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.

Share options

Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click!

Change text size options

Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small, medium, or large—find what’s most comfortable for you.

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!

Continue in the app

Get the best experience—faster access, exclusive features, and a seamless way to stay updated.