Global Collaboration Supports Nusantara Development, Hundreds Of Planting Diaspora In MBH IKN Embung

Hundreds of members of the Indonesian Diaspora Network (IDN) Global together with the Indonesian Capital City Authority (OIKN) held a tree planting event in the MBH Reservoir area on Thursday, July 31, 2025. (Photo: OIKN Public Relations)

This event is part of the 8th Congress of the Indonesian Diaspora and demonstrates the city's commitment to developing the capital city as a global city for all, based on the principles of sustainability. (Photo: OIKN Public Relations)

The OIKN has prepared over 200 planting holes. The seedlings planted are diverse, including endemic Kalimantan plants like Balangeran and herbs like bay leaves. (Photo: OIKN Public Relations)

There are also ornamental plants such as Ketapang Kencana, Tabebuya, Bungur, and Pucuk Merah. This diversity of plant species aims to strengthen ecological functions while beautifying the city's landscape. (Photo: OIKN Public Relations)

The Head of the IKN Authority, Basuki Hadimuljono, was accompanied by echelon I and II officials from various deputies, IKN Authority employees, and representatives from Artha Graha, the sponsor, who also attended the event. (Photo: OIKN Public Relations)

"Welcome, ladies and gentlemen of the diaspora to the MBH Reservoir. As a symbol of collaboration, we will refer to this area as Diaspora Park in the future," said Basuki in his remarks. (Photo: OIKN Public Relations)

One participant, Joseph Wan from Melbourne, Australia, expressed his admiration for the progress of the IKN's development. (Photo: OIKN Public Relations)

"I was very impressed with the rapid and sustainability-oriented development in the archipelago. The green spaces are extensive, and I felt very welcomed. I will definitely return," said Joseph. (Photo: OIKN Public Relations)

This joint tree planting symbolizes the synergy between the Indonesian diaspora and OIKN in building the future of the archipelago. (Photo: OIKN Public Relations)

In addition to strengthening environmental aspects, this activity also emphasized the global community's involvement in realizing the IKN as an inclusive and sustainable city of the future. (Photo: OIKN Public Relations)