Climate Change Mitigation Efforts: Pertamina Rehabilitates Mangroves in East Nusa Tenggara
Kupang, March 11, 2024 - Pertamina is implementing its Social and Environmental Responsibility Program (TJSL), Pertamina Forest, through mangrove rehabilitation in East Nusa Tenggara to restore the environment. The activity was organized with simultaneous mangrove planting actions to commemorate the 41st Forest Ranger Dedication Day on the coast of Tanah Merah Village, Kupang Tengah District.
The Pertamina Forest Social and Environmental Responsibility Program has been massively implemented throughout Indonesia. This program aligns with efforts to mitigate climate change and rehabilitate forests. Over six million trees have been planted throughout Indonesia and are anticipated to rise significantly in the forthcoming years.
The Mangrove Rehabilitation activity in East Nusa Tenggara, held on (07/03), was coordinated by the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry as a tangible effort to restore the environment and mitigate climate change.
The mangrove planting was attended by Deputy Coordinator for Environmental and Forestry Management of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs, Nani Hendiarti, Acting Governor of East Nusa Tenggara Ayodhia Gehak Lakunamang Kalake, Waaster KASAD for Community and Social Affairs Brigadier General TNI Taufiq Shobri, Minister of Environment and Forestry's Economic Resources Advisor Tasdiyanto, Head of the NTT Natural Resources Conservation Agency Arief Mahmud, Corporate Secretary of PT Pertamina (Persero) Brahmantya S. Poerwadi, and representatives from several companies including PT PLN (Persero), PT Pelindo (Persero), and the Indonesian Biofuel Producers Association (APROBI).
During the event, Nani Hendiarti, Deputy Coordinator for Environmental and Forestry Management of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs, emphasized the importance of Pertamina's activities in promoting coastal improvement to achieve national targets.
"To accelerate mangrove rehabilitation programs in Indonesia, pentahelix support is needed. The Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs has rallied support for mangrove planting through the TJSL program since 2021 and will continue in the future. In today's kick-off, we hope to contribute to achieving the national target of 600,000 hectares of mangroves, and we expect to see an increase in livelihoods for communities dependent on mangroves," explained Nani.
Corporate Secretary of Pertamina, Brahmantya S. Poerwadi, conveyed Pertamina's commitment to continually rehabilitate the environment not only through mangrove planting but also through other aspects. Besides mangrove planting, Pertamina also assisted coral reef empowerment and conservation programs and infrastructure support for the conservation of the Yellow-Crested Cockatoo.
"This year, Pertamina will carry out mangrove rehabilitation around its operational areas with the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, including in NTT, North Kalimantan, and Aceh Singkil. Additionally, Pertamina is assisting in environmental improvement for coral reef and endemic animal conservation," said Brahmantya.
This program is implemented as part of the Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) commitments, particularly addressing climate change (SDG 13), marine ecosystem conservation (SDG 14), and terrestrial ecosystem conservation (SDG 15).
Present at the event was the Acting Governor of East Nusa Tenggara, Ayodhia G. L. Kalake, SH, MDC, who expressed appreciation to all parties that have shown attention to East Nusa Tenggara.
"I extend special appreciation to the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Pertamina, state-owned and private companies, for their significant attention to mangrove rehabilitation, especially in NTT. Mangrove forests play a crucial role in ecological, economic, and socio-cultural aspects. This ecosystem serves as habitats for life on land and in the sea and maintains atmospheric quality by filtering carbon pollution," he concluded.
It is hoped that the Mangrove Rehabilitation activity in East Nusa Tenggara will encourage the community to become actively involved in loving and caring for the environment, ultimately leading to the improvement of environmental quality and the quality of life for society.
Pertamina, as a leading company in the energy transition, is committed to supporting the Net Zero Emission 2060 target by continuously promoting programs that directly impact the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement. All these efforts align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) implementation across all Pertamina's business lines and operations.**