For The Sake Of Their Children And Grandchildren, 9 Kings In The Bomberay Traditional Territory, Fakfak And Kaimana Make 9 Commitments On Sea-Forest Sustainability

Nine Kings in the Bomberay customary area when submitting recommendations which are the main points of thought to the Fakfak Regency government (Via ANTARA)

FAKFAK - Nine kings in the Bomberay Customary Territory, Fakfak and Kaimana Regencies, West Papua Province, agreed to preserve the sea and forests in the petuanan or domicile areas so that they are sustainable for future generations.

The commitment of the nine kings was stated in a written recommendation after they held a customary meeting at Petuanan Pigpig Sekar and was read for the knowledge of the governments of the two regions at a presentation of nine petuanans in the management of the Fakfak-Kaimana marine conservation area centered in Fakfak today.

The written agreement was read by the King of Patipi, Atarai Iba, representing all the kings in the Bomberay Customary area, namely King Pigpig Sekar, Wertuar, Fatagar, Ati-ati, Arguni and Rumbati.

These kingdoms are in the government area of Fakfak Regency and Raja Namatota and King Commission are in the government area of Kaimana Regency.

The written agreement read by King Patipi Atarai Iba consisted of several important points.

In detail, the nine kings in the Bomberay Customary Area support the management of the Kaimana-Fakfak Marine Protected Area (KKP) and the implementation of marine watchkeeping in Fakfak is carried out by the Pokmaswas and in Kaimana is carried out by the Marine Guard Team by involving the community, both of which work closely with the BLUD UPTD. Management of the Kaimana MPA in each area in a sustainable manner.

"Secondly, the use of Marine Protected Areas (KKP) is intended for indigenous peoples in the area. There needs to be customary regulations and village regulations to regulate and manage existing natural resources, including regulating permits and sanctions if there are violations that occur, " said King Patipi Atarai Iba as quoted by Antara, Tuesday, May 31.

In addition, reorganizing the customary institutional structure in each petuanan and ratifying the structure so that it can carry out its duties and functions. Protecting the sea is important with the aim of safeguarding the natural resources in the marine conservation area and outside the water conservation area as well as supervising fishermen, both from inside and outside the nine customary areas in Bomberay who use destructive fishing gear.

Furthermore, there needs to be collaboration from all parties, both the police and local governments as well as indigenous peoples in conducting surveillance, both within the area and on the outer islands. The government needs to support pokmaswas in terms of facilities to support the implementation of supervision and there needs to be protection of protected animals that are threatened with extinction according to regulations in the Bomberay customary area.

Next, there must be legal action for anyone who catches fish or marine biota with destructive fishing gear because the impact can be detrimental to local indigenous peoples. Synchronization of the district's RTRW and the management and zoning plan of the BLUD UPTD for the management of the Kaimana KKP for spatial designation, especially fishery activities.

There is also a need to regulate and limit fishing gear, especially destructive fishing gear. There must be regulations regarding the determination of the price of attractions or tourist attractions that are sacred and can be visited, in which the income is included in the king's petuanan treasury.

In addition, there must be village regulations related to tourist prices for attractions or tourist attractions in traditional villages. There is a regular meeting of nine petuanans in the Bomberay customary area and if possible it can involve South Sorong Regency.

They also recommended that there should be additional grant costs for petuanan operations in the Bomberay customary area. There needs to be a welcome sign on the Hongi war defense located in Ugar so that history will continue to be remembered. The local government should support the protection of cultural and historical sites of ancestral human skeletons that exist in nine petuanans in the Bomberay customary area.

There needs to be a joint discussion forum between petuanan, district and provincial governments, UPTD Kaimana-Fakfak to discuss the tariff for conservation services. The Baham Mata Customary Council in Fakfak only carries out customary administration in the petuanan of seven customary areas. Lastly, controlling domesticated animals in the Bomberay customary area to be released back into nature.

Deputy Regent Kaimana Hasbullah Puarada, who gave a separate statement, supported the forest and sea protection measures taken by nine kings in the Bomberay Indigenous region.

He said that the nine kings were the guardians of the lands of Fakfak and Kaimana, so that their discussions and customary agreements would be a reference, especially in issues of conservation and fisheries management and sustainable tourism.

Because preserving nature is not only the responsibility of the government, but also the responsibility of conservation agencies, even all indigenous peoples.

"Let's be committed to preserving nature so that we don't leave tears for our children and grandchildren, but leave the springs for them for a better life," he said.

The Deputy Regent of Fakfak Yohana Dina Hindom also conveyed the same support. As a customary child, he expressed his gratitude to the nine kings in the Bomberay customary area who have embraced and protected the indigenous peoples in their respective territories.

He also expressed his appreciation for the commitment of the nine kings to protect nature, preserving the customs that have been practiced by their ancestors for a long time. Because the ancestors had a commitment to preserving the environment not only at sea but also on land.

It is said that the purpose of conservation is not to prohibit, but to maintain its sustainability to be used to improve the community's economy and be passed on to posterity in the future.

For him, the meeting which resulted in the commitment of the kings to preserve the forest and the sea would be supported by the local government for mutual progress.

He invites the whole community to continue to preserve nature, especially not to throw garbage into the sea which can damage the coral reef ecosystem and the life around it.