A delegation from Seoul National University (SNU) conducted a series of field visits to key forestry and conservation sites in Indonesia as part of the SNU in the World Program (SWP). The visit aimed to provide students with firsthand exposure to Indonesia’s forestry and environmental conservation initiatives while strengthening academic and institutional collaboration between Korea […]
The Korea Forest Service (KFS) participated in the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Belem, Brazil, to present the progress of its collaboration with the Indonesia Ministry of Forestry in developing forest ad land fire management systems, particularly in South Sumatera. This engagement highlights the shared commitment of both countries to enhancing forest […]
Jakarta, August 8, 2025 – Official Development Assistance (ODA) is a crucial instrument in supporting sustainable development in developing countries. The Government of Korea is one of the nations actively contributing to global development efforts through ODA, including in Indonesia. This commitment is realized through various bilateral collaborations in the forestry sector, aiming to strengthen […]
Ogan Komering Ilir, June 25, 2025 – The Directorate of Forest Fire Management, under the Directorate General of Law Enforcement, Ministry of Forestry (MoF), in collaboration with the Korea Forest Service (KFS) through the Korea-Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC), to strengthened the capacity of Manggala Agni (Forest Fire Management Personnel) through a Technical Training (Bimtek) […]
Medan, 22 June 2025 — The Korea–Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and various Korean agencies, participated in the K-Halal & Healthy Food Consumer Experience Event held from 20–22 June 2025 at Sun Plaza, Medan. The event aimed to introduce the richness of Korean halal and […]
The Directorate of Forest Fire Management (PKH), Directorate General of Forest Law Enforcement, Ministry of Forestry (MoF), together with Korea-Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC), have strengthened the capacity of Manggala Agni through a Technical Training (Bimtek) on Water Pump Maintenance and Warehouse Management, held at the Manggala Agni DAOPS XVII Sumatra/Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI) Headquarters, […]
A groundbreaking ceremony for the “Forest and Land Fire Management Center” building was held on Monday, December 2, 2024. This event was carried out by the Korea-Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center, the Directorate of Forest and Land Fire Management, the Directirate General of Climate Change Management, MoEF and the Sumatera Regional Climate Change Management Center. The […]
The younger generations have the potential to become key actors and play an active role in making significant contributions toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Through their proactive engagement in climate change mitigation efforts—such as large-scale tree planting—they can become one of the most crucial factors in preventing the Earth’s temperature from rising by more […]
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia through the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF), with the Government of the Republic of Korea (RoK) through the Korea Forest Service (KFS) held the Closing Project Ceremony of Korea-Indonesia Joint Project Restoration of Burnt Peatland in Jambi on December 3-4, 2024. The two-day event marked the completion of […]
Forest and land fires, known locally as “kebakaran hutan dan lahan” or “karhutla,” represent one of the most significant environmental challenges faced by Indonesia. These fires have far-reaching consequences, including the destruction of natural resources, adverse impacts on public health, disruption of education and transportation, the loss of wildlife habitats, and the extinction of valuable […]
