Sukabumi, October 16, 2025 – Conservation Indonesia, alongside local communities, the government, and strategic partners, continues to support ecosystem restoration efforts in the Gedepahala Landscape Watersheds (Mount Gede Pangrango and Halimun Salak), West Java.
This initiative builds upon the Green Wall program, which successfully restored 300 hectares of buffer zones around Mount Gede Pangrango National Park (TNGGP) between 2008 and 2022 through a collaborative effort involving the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Conservation International, Conservation Indonesia, and Daikin Industries.
Building on this success, the ecosystem restoration program between the Indonesian Government, Daikin Industries, and Conservation Indonesia (CI) has been reinforced with tree-planting activities alongside residents of Munjul Village, Ciambar District, Sukabumi Regency, West Java. Munjul Village serves as a strategic buffer zone for TNGGP, playing a vital role in restoring ecosystem functions.
According to assessments conducted by Conservation Indonesia, ecosystems across four major watersheds in West Java have degraded by approximately 632,644 hectares, necessitating sustained restoration efforts. Since 2008, the Indonesian Government, together with Conservation Indonesia and partners including Daikin Industries, has restored 385 hectares of degraded land. Moving forward, this initiative will expand restoration coverage by an additional 500 hectares, aiming to enhance ecological, water, and climate resilience while supporting local livelihoods in West Java.
Fitri Hasibuan, Vice President of Programs at Conservation Indonesia, described the activity as part of a long-term commitment to facilitate ecosystem recovery in villages surrounding TNGGP. "In collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, CI will facilitate the restoration of 500 hectares of degraded land in TNGGP’s buffer villages over the next decade. This initiative goes beyond ecosystem restoration with local communities; it also aims to raise environmental awareness among youth and students as agents of change. Furthermore, CI supports improved governance by facilitating the development of a restoration roadmap for four key watersheds in West Java—Ciliwung, Cimandiri, Cisadane, and Citarum—which sustain the livelihoods of over 40 million people in West Java and DKI Jakarta," said Fitri.
She added that Daikin Industries’ ongoing support for the Green Wall program demonstrates a long-term partnership aimed at restoring ecosystems while delivering tangible benefits to communities. She emphasized that sustaining these conservation efforts will further strengthen upstream-to-downstream ecosystem management and contribute to achieving sustainable development goals, national climate targets, and biodiversity commitments.
"As an implementing partner, Conservation Indonesia ensures that the restoration process is science-based, inclusive, and actively engages both local communities and the younger generation. This initiative not only preserves biodiversity but also strengthens local socio-economic resilience. Such restoration represents a long-term investment in ecological, water, and climate security, while creating opportunities for active public and youth participation. We believe that conservation success can only be achieved through sustained multi-stakeholder collaboration," Fitri added.
Toshimitsu Harada, General Manager and Head of the CSR Division at Daikin Industries, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting this initiative. "Daikin Industries extends its deepest appreciation to the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Conservation International and Conservation Indonesia teams, and all community members who have dedicated themselves to preserving this forest ecosystem. With our support now extended for another ten years, Daikin Industries remains committed to maintaining and expanding this conservation project as part of our dedication to environmental sustainability and a greener future."
Harada noted that Java Island is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. Daikin Industries hopes that the success of this conservation project in Indonesia will serve as an inspiring model that can be replicated in other countries, reflecting Indonesia’s tangible contribution to global environmental preservation.
Meanwhile, Ciambar District Head Arif Solihin, S.Ip, M.Si, expressed strong community support for the initiative. "We welcome this collaboration because its benefits are directly felt by the community, ranging from improved water sources and economic opportunities to environmental education for our children. The Ciambar district, together with the residents of Munjul Village, is ready to participate in these restoration efforts, as we firmly believe that a healthy forest is a precious legacy for future generations," he stated.
