Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Environment have signed a cooperation agreement in the capital of the country, Jakarta to enhance environmental management in the tourism sector while unlocking its economic potential, an initiative which reflects the growing interest of travellers in sustainable and environmentally responsible tourism, according to ANTARA, news agency that delivers real time information on various events from Indonesia and around the world.
This move aim to strengthen sustainable tourism through inter - ministerial cooperation by forming joint task forces, creating guidelines for eco - friendly practices, and integrating initiatives for micro, small and medium - sized enterprises (MSMe), health, and safety.
Key partnerships involve the Environment, MSMe, and Search and Rescue Agencies to boost local economies, preserve nature, and improve tourist welfare through training, data sharing, and promoting community involvement, ensuring inclusive and resilient tourism growth beyond simple conservation.
The agreement was signed by Deputy Minister of Tourism for Industry and Investment Rizki Handayani Mustafa and Deputy Minister of Environment for Pollution Control Rasio Ridho Sani, establishing a collaboration focused on improving coordination between government agencies and strengthening the competitiveness of Indonesia’s national tourism industry.
Under the cooperation framework, the two ministries will support tourism businesses in improving environmental performance through a joint task force that develops sustainability guidelines, refines evaluation criteria, and provides technical guidance. Outreach, training, monitoring, and data - sharing initiatives will also be implemented to ensure consistent standards and build a more inclusive and competitive tourism ecosystem.
Deputy Minister of Environment for Pollution Control noted the Ministry of Environment is committed to advancing eco - friendly tourism and offering continued support to help improve environmental standards across the industry. The cooperation follows a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and outlines concrete measures to speed up the development of sustainable tourism in Indonesia.
Key Features of the Cooperation:
• Joint Task Forces and Guidelines: The Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Environment collaborate on task force to develop sustainability standards, refine evaluation criteria and offer technical help to businesses.
• MSMEs Empowerment: Partnerships with the Ministry of MSMEs focus on developing community - based tourism (CBT) and marketing local products to create jobs and economic growth.
• Health and Nutrition Integration: Collaboration with the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) includes integrating tourism villages into nutritious meal programs (MBG) to support public health.
• Enhanced Safety and Security: Agreement with the Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) improve tourist safety through coordinated rescue operations and communication systems according to ANTARA News.
• Capacity Building: Initiatives include training programs, data sharing, and outreach to build local capacity for sustainable partners like the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Broader Goals:
• Regenerative Tourism: Moving beyond sustainability to actively restore environments and empower communities, attracting eco – conscious travellers.
• Inclusive Growth: Ensuring benefits reach local communities and promoting employment for women, youth, and minorities.
• Private Sector Leverage: Encouraging private sector involvement for innovation and investment in sustainable tourism.
By unifying efforts across various government bodies, Indonesia aims to create a more resilient, inclusive, and competitive tourism sector that balances economic development with environmental protection and cultural preservation.
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