JAKARTA - PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) together with the East Java Provincial Government planted 17,845 mangrove seeds (mangroves) at Bahak Beach, Curahdringu, Tongas, Probolinggo, East Java. This activity was carried out in a series of events at the 7th Mangrove Festival of East Java Province on Tuesday, August 19, which further strengthened the leadership of East Java Province in the conservation of mangrove ecosystems.
The event was attended by the Deputy for Environmental and Natural Resources Affairs of the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Indonesia, Sigit Reliantoro; Governor of East Java, Khofifah Indar Parawansa; Probolinggo Regent, Mohammad Haris; GIS President Director, Indriefouny Indra; a number of regional heads (bupati/mayors) in East Java; and Forkopimda Probolinggo Regency along with district governments and village governments.
The implementation of the Mangrove Festival is an effort to protect and manage mangrove ecosystems and biodiversity in East Java, as well as mitigating the impact of global climate change. Based on the 2024 National Mangrove Map issued by the Ministry of Forestry, East Java Province has a mangrove area of 30,839 hectares (ha), equivalent to 48.38 percent of mangrove land on the island of Java, which is the largest in Java. In the last four years, the mangrove area in East Java has increased by 3,618 ha, or an increase of 13.29 percent, compared to 2021.
Deputy for Environmental and Natural Resources Affairs of the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Indonesia, Sigit Reliantoro appreciated the 7th Mangrove Festival organized by the East Java Provincial Government. This activity is considered to have mobilized community groups, companies, to academics, in efforts to protect and manage the mangrove ecosystem.
"We hope that the Governor can be a pioneer in the preparation of protection plans and management of mangrove ecosystems at the provincial level, so that his experience can be transmitted to other regions. How can you move community groups, academic groups, to implement innovative financing mechanisms, all of which are the keys to success. For that, we thank the Governor for his pioneering," said Sigit Reliantoro.
The Governor of East Java, Khofifah Indar Parawansa, said that the development of mangrove ecosystems in East Java has involved many elements, ranging from academics, environmental activists, to local governments and various agencies. According to him, GIS support in organizing the 7th Mangrove Festival provides a big impetus for joint efforts to strengthen coastal and marine ecosystems.
The mangrove ecosystem in East Java has been well built thanks to the involvement of various elements of society. GIS support in the Mangrove Festival is extraordinary, through this activity we want to emphasize that life must provide benefits, not only for others but also for the environment. That is why apart from planting mangroves, we also release certain crab seeds and birds, because we want to be part of building the strengthening of the ecosystem at sea," said Khofifah Indar Parawansa.
The President Director of GIS, Indrieffouny Indra, said that GIS' participation in the 7th East Java Mangrove Festival is in line with the Company's commitment to implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance or ESG principles through the Social and Environmental Java Responsibility program.
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"As SOEs, it is our obligation to participate in maintaining the environment. Therefore, we are very happy to be involved in the 7th Mangrove Festival of East Java Province. In the future, we will continue to pay attention to environmental sustainability in the Company's activities. On this occasion, GIS planted 17,845 mangrove seedlings produced by mangrove farmers in East Java. Hopefully what we are doing will provide economic and environmental benefits," said Indrieffouny Indra.
In addition to mangrove planting, the 7th Mangrove Festival of East Java Province is also filled with awarding people who care about mangrove ecosystems and the biodiversity of coastal forests, including the awarding of certificates of appreciation to GIS for support for the preservation of coastal forests and mangrove ecosystems.
This activity is also equipped with the release of 4 black rice pecuk birds, 4 black head ibis birds, and 325 crab seeds in coastal areas. The event was also enlivened with education on the preservation of mangroves, fashion show batik mangroves, free treatment for the community, to exhibitions for mangrove processed products.
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