Jakarta (Antara) - The Indonesian and Norwegian governments have agreed to strengthen partnerships for deforestation and forest degradation in line with the REDD + program. "Indonesia and Norway recognize that climate change is one of the greatest challenges faced by the world today," stated Head of the Agency for Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, REDD+, Heru Prasetyo, here on Tuesday. In October 2009, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono announced Indonesia's commitment to reducing 26 percent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2020, or 41 percent with international support. "The commitment of the two countries is the largest ever made by any developing countries. The Indonesian Government target determination is related to the CO2 reduction percentage that has gained support from the Norwegian in realizing this commitment," Heru pointed out. One form of government commitment to save the forest is the establishment of the REDD+ management body and the programs support to rescue future forest, including the strengthening of Indonesia-Norway bilateral commitments. Member of the National Forestry Council Presidium Martua T Sirait noted that the partnership between both the countries has a broad meaning. "This partnership could not be interpreted as merely a funding commitment. It has become a common ground for all forestry and environment factors in order to exchange ideas and strategies to realize the ideals for Indonesia and the world to grow in a sustainable and equitable manner," explained Martua. (*)

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