THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MDGS TARGET 7A IN INDONESIA: THE PRACTICE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL BORNEO PROVINCE (2009 - 2013)

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.