JAKARTA - Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has been appointed by President Prabowo as Minister of the Environment in the Red and White Cabinet today.

In his new assignment, Hanif said that he had prepared 10 strategic designs to build the institution of the Ministry of Environment/Environmental Control Agency (KLH/BPLH) for the period 2024-2029.

KLH/BPLH is expected to become a more responsive and strategic institution in facing environmental challenges and effects of climate change, as well as supporting Indonesia's big vision towards 2045, namely "Better Environment for Sustainable Investment."

Hanif explained that this institution will work synergically in protecting the environment and encouraging sustainable investment. The triple planetary crisis situation consisting of a climate change crisis, pollution, and loss of biodiversity became the work foundation of KLH/BPLH.

"To realize this government's vision, there are several main missions that are carried out, including encouraging a green and blue economy by optimizing natural resources in a sustainable manner, strengthening state independence and sovereignty, and protecting natural resources and the environment," said Hanif Faisol Nurofiq in an electronic message received in Jakarta, Monday, October 21.

Prabowo has also appointed Diaz Hendropriono to accompany Hanif Faisol Nurofiq as his deputy minister. The President advised the Minister and all Deputy Ministers to work well together for the benefit of the nation and the people.

One of the important strategies that will be implemented is the environmental economy approach, focusing on strengthening the circular economy and implementing the carbon economy value (NEK). The environmental structuring approach with the aim of maintaining the sustainability of natural resources is also a priority in encouraging economic growth that does not damage the environment," he explained.

Another thing is the Collaboration Strategy, which emphasizes the importance of collaboration with various stakeholders, from society, business world, to international institutions.

"To accelerate innovation in the environmental sector, the government will provide incentives for sectors that play a role in environmental management," he said.

Then, said Hanif, his party will focus on Handling Environmental Issues, including handling pollution, waste, and decreasing environmental quality.

In dealing with climate change, Hanif stated that he would strengthen the vulnerability information system in order to increase the effectiveness of adaptation efforts. He also ensured that Indonesia's climate change mitigation commitments were maintained.

"Sea debris management, improvement of sanitation systems, and mitigation of air pollution in big cities are priorities. In addition, the biodiversity crisis will be overcome through ecosystem restoration and law enforcement approaches," explained Hanif.

As part of the short-term plan, KLH/BPLH will also launch several flagship programs integrated with Quick Wins Asta Cita.

"Some of them are waste and waste management from school children's nutrition programs, medical waste treatment from free health programs and hospital construction, as well as assistance related to Environmental Impact Analysis (Amdal) and Strategic Environment Studies (KLHS) in an effort to increase agricultural land productivity," explained Hanif.

The last is the Source of State Revenue program, where Hanif revealed that state revenues from the environmental sector will be strengthened through the application of environmental economic instruments such as Carbon Economic Value, strengthening circular economy and a biodiversity-based economy and contributing to the opening of job opportunities based on natural development efforts. friendly to nature.

With careful planning, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq is optimistic that the KLH/BPLH institutions can answer various environmental challenges and be a driving force for sustainable development in Indonesia.

"Through careful planning and strong collaboration, it is hoped that the KLH/BPLH institutions will be able to answer various environmental challenges faced by Indonesia and become the driving force for sustainable development," he concluded.


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