GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN

Wie blickt man in Indonesien auf Deutschland?   Wie werden in Indonesien die Bemühungen Deutschlands um das geopolitisch wichtige Land in Südostasien wahrgenommen? Welchen Stellenwert hat Deutschland heute für Indonesien? Erkennt Indonesien in Deutschland einen Partner für die Verfolgung gemeinsamer Interessen  und Werte?   Diese und ähnliche Fragen wurden in einer Serie von rund 40 Gesprächen mit indonesischen Persönlichkeiten aus den Bereichen Wirtschaft, Politik, Wissenschaft, Medien, Zivilgesellschaft, Kunst & Kultur, Religion und Sport beantwortet.   Indonesien ist im Wandel im Takt mit der rasant veränderden Welt, und somit verändern sich ebenfalls Elemente der Partnerschaften. Wieviel vom Vertrauten und Bewährten bleibt dieser Zeit relevant?   Dies und mehr in unserer Studie „Deutschland in den Augen Indonesiens - Eine strategische Partnerschaft auf dem Prüfstand“   Ebenfalls erhältlich auf unserer Website: https://lnkd.in/gBitKJjP Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH  #GIZindonesia #Indonesien #Deutschland

The ASEAN-German cooperation project #3RproMar held its closing event and final workshop for one of the pilot projects. The project focused on a Digital Return System (DRS) designed to promote sustainable plastic recycling. The Circular Consortium, a collaboration between KIBUMI and Parongpong Recycle And Waste Lab, led the DRS initiative.    Highlights from the Workshop: 📊Insightful presentations on key outcomes of the DRS project, including performance data of collected plastic packaging waste, results from established partnerships with the brand owners of skincare products (Botanina, Rumah Atsiri and Yagi Forest), target achievements of EPR practices, and the impact on the plastic recycling chain.    💬 An interactive discussion session addressing the findings encountered by the circular consortium and stakeholders, particularly the brand owners of skincare products (Botanina and Yagi Forest) and Parongpong Raw Lab, throughout the DRS implementation.    💡An open discussion with key government agencies (Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan, Bandung City’s Environmental Agency and West Bandung’s Environmental Agency), focused on developing actionable recommendations to enhance and sustain the DRS, especially how the government can further adopt and implement a similar approach for reducing plastic waste in the region.   We hope this pilot project, utilising the DRS, will be adopted in various regions across Indonesia to support long-term sustainability and promote widespread plastic recycling practices. Its implementation would significantly contribute to achieving the Ministry of Environment and Forestry’s Regulation 75/2019 on the Waste Reduction Roadmap by Producers, which targets a 30% reduction in waste at the source.    A heartfelt thank you for the contributions from all parties involved in the success of this pilot project. Together, we are paving the way for more sustainable recycling practices! ♻     Photo credit: Mitha/Parongpong RAW Lab #DigitalReturnSystem #CircularEconomy #GIZ #GIZWorks #ASEAN #Germany

CASE proudly supported the #SDGs Annual Conference (SAC) 2023, hosted by Bappenas, focusing on "Water, Energy, and Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security." The event addressed the remaining seven years to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, particularly Goals 2 (Zero Hunger), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). The conference reinforced the importance of collaborative efforts from all sectors in realizing these goals, aligning with Indonesia’s 2045 vision for a sustainable future. Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas Republic of Indonesia

🟢 On Monday, 14 October, during Global Green Growth Week 2024, GIZ ASEAN 3RproMar and AMUSE projects, represented by Phong Giang, contributed to a session on "Regional Actions in Managing Waste." The session focused on how ASEAN can address regional waste management challenges and develop value chains for recycling and reuse. As we discussed, waste mismanagement has wide-reaching implications across borders, and addressing these challenges requires coordinated regional action. 🟢 Key Highlights from the Session: 🔵 Regional Market for Recycled Materials: Establishing a regional market for secondary raw materials is key to advancing the circular economy. Harmonised policies that promote recycled content and eco-friendly packaging are essential for creating demand and scaling up recycling. A unified approach to trade regulations will strengthen cooperation between ASEAN countries, making the circular economy more efficient. 🔵 Investment in Shared Infrastructure: ASEAN can benefit from joint recycling hubs and waste treatment facilities to address capacity gaps, especially for plastics and e-waste. Aligning with international standards like the Basel Convention, these hubs will make waste management more efficient and foster regional collaboration, reducing the need to import waste for processing. 🔵 ASEAN Regional Action Plan on Marine Debris: The current plan, ending in 2025, has fostered action and cooperation. Extending it beyond 2025 with more concrete targets, aligned with the International Legally Binding Instrument, will advance ASEAN's efforts toward a circular and green region. 🙌 With support from the German Government, GIZ, through the AMUSE and 3RproMar projects, remains committed to capacity-building and dialogue. We are preparing a joint successor project to continue our collaboration with ASEAN beyond 2025, further strengthening regional cooperation for sustainable waste management solutions. #ASEAN #Germany #wastemanagement 

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⏱️ Looking Back, Moving Forward: Reflecting on the 2004 Tsunami   🔴 The 2004 Indian Ocean #tsunami had a devastating impact on coastal communities across Southeast and South Asia, affecting countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Together with The ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre), we have contributed an article that reflects on the journey and the significant progress made in strengthening regional disaster response and management.   🔵 Read the full article here AHA Centre: A Journey Towards Enhanced Disaster Resilience - https://lnkd.in/g2EDrKmt. With the support of the German Government, GIZ continues to collaborate with the AHA Centre to strengthen its institutional capacities.   🟡 This piece is part of a special two-part edition of ASEAN Magazine, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami - a powerful reminder of many lives that have changed forever and our collective effort making significant progress in disaster risk management in the region.   📙 Visit theaseanmagazine.asean.org and download your copy here: 🔗 Part 1: Building on Lessons Learned - https://lnkd.in/gTsKNmmv Photo Captions: Survivors carry their belongings and walk through the debris from the earthquake and tsunami in the Lamjamee area, Banda Aceh, Aceh, on 2 January 2005. [TEMPO/Hariyanto; 20050102] Part 2: The Path to Sustainable Resilience - https://lnkd.in/gvphZgpx Photo Captions: Mangroves serve as a coastal defense against big waves, high winds, storm surges, and even tsunamis. Members of Indonesia's National Scout Movement join a camp and plant mangrove seedlings for post-tsunami rehabilitation in Krueng Raya, Aceh Besar on 18 August 2005. [TEMPO/Arie Basuki; AB05081907]     🖤 We would love to hear your thoughts on our joint article or any reflections you may have about the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami. 💬   #AHAcentre #DisasterResilience #ASEAN #Germany #IndianOceanTsunami

Join us tomorrow at the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Management #APMCDRR2024 📢 The D4D Hub is proud to coordinate a partner event dedicated to the use of #EarthObservation data for #DisasterRiskManagement (DRM) in #ASEAN countries. The session will be moderated by Gerson Abesamis and will touch on: 🔸 The added value of the Copernicus Programme for the Philippines (Dr. Joel Joseph Marciano, Jr., Philippine Space Agency) 🔹 Leveraging Copernicus data for DRM in Southeast Asia (Casper Fibæk, European Space Agency - ESA) 🔸 Hands-on use cases based on a multi-stakeholder approach: Specific needs on satellite data for DRM (Jimmy Loro, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH) Experience of end users of early warning systems (Andrea Koulaimah, European Commission - ECHO) How Copernicus data can be used to monitor and manage a typhoon and its consequences (Marion Sutton, CLS Group (Collecte Localisation Satellites)) 🔹The EU's #GlobalGateway strategy in the Philippines and opportunities for #Copernicus in ASEAN (Maria Terron, European Union in the Philippines) More details: https://buff.ly/4dEUaxO European Space Agency - ESA | CopPhil Centre | Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development - DOST | European Commission | Expertise France | GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN | Innovate with EU Space Data

🎊 GIZ Indonesia is proud to support the SDGs Festival on 6th of October! This event was hosted and opened by Ibu Vivi Yulaswati & Bapak Pungkas B Ali, by our partner, Kementerian Perencanaan Pembangunan Nasional Republik Indonesia/Bappenas RI. The festival featured two insightful sessions: Session I: SDGs Festival for Women – focusing on the empowerment of women in the workplace, community, and sustainable lifestyle, in support of the green economy. Session II: SDGs Action Talk – where inspiring best practices in achieving SDGs were shared. Aligned with Indonesia's national agenda, the festival is part of the 7th SDGs Annual Conference (SAC) 2024. This year’s theme, “Towards 2045 Golden Indonesia: The Nexus of Quality Education, Green Jobs, and Industry,” emphasizes collaboration across sectors and inclusive participation to accelerate SDG implementation. GIZ aims to strengthen the capacity for action and cooperation among various state and non-state actors to effectively implement the 2030 Agenda both within Indonesia and in its international development efforts through this bilateral initiative. The outputs, which complement one another, include continued support for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Indonesia and enhancing the capacity of Indonesia's international cooperation through South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) on a global scale. Together, we are working towards a sustainable, inclusive, and just development for all. 🌱 #SDGsFestival #SAC2024 #SustainableDevelopment #Bappenas #GIZIndonesia #GoldenIndonesia2045

🌟 That’s a wrap on an incredible two days at the SDGs Annual Conference (SAC) 2024! It was an honour for us at to present our green jobs and SDGs initiatives to the Vice President of Indonesia, KH Ma’ruf Amin. Over these past two days, we had the pleasure of meeting and engaging with visitors who were eager to learn more about what green jobs mean for Indonesia’s future and SDGs implementation efforts. Our team was happy to answer questions, explain what green jobs and SDGs entail, and share details about our projects that support the development of sustainable, environmentally friendly employment and broader effort for multi-stakeholder partnership for SDGs. As a proud partner of Bappenas, we are committed to fostering green jobs that not only boost the quality of skilled workers but also pave the way for a sustainable and resilient Indonesia. Additionally, we remain dedicated to strengthening capacities for SDGs implementation at local and national levels while also fostering collaboration through South-South Triangular Cooperation, particularly in the Global South. #SAC2024 #GreenJobs #Sustainability #Bappenas #GIZIndonesia #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #SSTC

Together Towards Zero Waste Zero Emission! ♻️🌱 🌟On 26 September 2024, the ASEAN-Germany initiative through the GIZ #3RproMar project, in partnership with the Waste Handling Directorate, Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan, successfully hosted the 3rd National Stakeholder Forum with the theme 'Collaboration Towards Zero Waste Zero Emission.' The forum gathered over 240 offline and online participants and 430 views on YouTube, creating a platform for stakeholders to exchange innovative strategies for sustainable waste management as Indonesia aims for zero waste zero emissions by 2050. 🤝Oliver Hoppe, Counsellor of Development Cooperation at the German Embassy, underscored the forum's essential role in facilitating strategic exchanges to achieve national targets. Vinda Damayanti Ansjar, Director of Waste Reduction at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, echoed this, emphasising the forum's significance as a persuasive bridge for fostering mutual understanding and effective communication among stakeholders regarding impactful waste management policies. 🔑Government representatives from Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas Republic of Indonesia, Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional RI (BRIN RI), Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH), Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), and the Municipality of Manado City delivered the aspects for collaboration towards zero waste zero emission such as the planning, funding scheme, implementation of waste handling, and the urgency of zero waste zero emission due to marine pollution affected by solid waste especially plastic. 💡 The forum also showcased innovative booths from young Indonesian startups focused on waste management, such as Divers Clean Action, KIBUMI, Duitin Indonesia, Parongpong Recycle And Waste Lab, Dulang, Sirsak, Waste4Change and Bumbi. Each shared insights and initiatives aligned with the forum's mission. 🚀The forum concluded with a call to action from Piyush Dhawan, Principal Advisor of 3RproMar to invite everyone to continue supporting and initiating collaborative efforts to work together with GIZ and the Government of Indonesia in achieving the zero waste zero emission target by 2050. 👉 Watch the full forum video here: https://lnkd.in/gHrQMn2J #NationalStakeholderForum #NSF2024 #WasteManagement #WasteHandling #ZeroWaste #ASEAN #Germany