Abstract:
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is an international
commitment where all countries within the United Nations framework contribute
in the creation of equal, dignified world. Environmental sustainability is one of
the targets in the MDGs. Deforestation and forest degradation as the major causes
of climate change that impact to the environment need to be stopped and
prevented in order to ensure environmental sustainability. Integration of
sustainable development principles into country's policy in reversing the loss of
environmental resources is a focus for the government of Indonesia (GOI).
Indonesia concerns about environment as one of the most bioregion countries,
which has one of the largest tropical forests on earth. Since Central Borneo is the
third largest bioregion province and the biggest gas emitter in Indonesia as well as
the pilot province for REDD+ program, the implementation of the Millennium
Development Goals in Central Borneo would be pivotal in ensuring
environmental sustainability. The implementation of MDGs target 7A through
forest moratorium, National Action Plan for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(RAN-GRK), Reducing Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Task
Force, and forest management unit (KPH) in Indonesia would be a positive
momentum if it were implemented accordingly. The target of this research is to
articulate on how was the implementation of MDGs target 7A in Central Borneo.
Based on the research, there were challenges such as the synergy among the
government, the awareness and understanding of the policy, and poor law
enforcement in the implementation phase. Therefore, these challenges have
resulted insignificant improvement in ensuring environmental sustainability in
Central Borneo.
