Sustained efforts to strengthen the internal capacity of an organization in carrying out advocacy, research, and community empowerment work are essential. PATTIRO organized its Team Building & 2026 Work Plan Evaluation at D’Mangku Farm, Mancak, Serang, Banten (1–2 June 2026). The event served as a shared space for reflection for the entire team to evaluate […]
The climate crisis and environmental degradation have increasingly underscored the vital role of local communities in safeguarding forests, coastal areas, and natural resources. Across various regions, communities stand at the forefront of climate change impacts — from coastal abrasion and environmental degradation to diminishing freshwater sources and escalating ecological disaster risks. Amid these challenges, a
Kupang, 26 May 2026 — Efforts to strengthen climate change mitigation actions in East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT) continue through a series of strategic measures. One such measure is the development of a funding proposal for the Forestry and Other Land Use (FOLU) sector, which is expected to support the implementation of sustainable forest and
The central government, through Law Number 1 of 2022 concerning Financial Relations between the Central Government and Regional Governments (HKPD Law), has set a maximum limit for employee expenditure of 30% of the total Regional Budget (APBD) starting from the 2027 fiscal year. This policy is considered burdensome for many regional governments amidst fiscal pressures
JAKARTA, April 9, 2026 — PATTIRO accompanied the Environment and Forestry Office (DLHK) of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province in the verification process for a funding proposal under the Norway FOLU Result-Based Contribution (RBC) scheme at the Ministry of Forestry. This assistance is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen local government access to green
The Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Program is a national initiative designed to enhance the quality of human resources by fulfilling the nutritional needs of students across Indonesia. Given its vast scope of beneficiaries and significant budget allocation (IDR 335 trillion), public expectations for this program are naturally high. However, the immense scale and complexity of
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The reduction of Transfers to Regions (TKD), which occurred again in 2026, along with the rise of centrally driven top-down programs implemented in the regions, has raised concerns about the weakening of regional autonomy. The TKD funds that had already been reduced in 2025 were cut again significantly in 2026 to 693 trillion rupiah, a
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Gender Mainstreaming (GMS) continues to face various implementation challenges, particularly at the development planning and budgeting stages. To address these challenges, PATTIRO organized an online Gender-Responsive Budgeting Analysis Training on Tuesday and Wednesday (February 3–4, 2026), as part of an effort to strengthen the understanding and technical capacity of stakeholders. The event was attended by
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PATTIRO organized a coaching clinic for civil society groups to strengthen their capacity in accessing Forest and Other Land Use (FOLU) funding through the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH). This activity is part of the SETAPAK 4 Program supported by The Asia Foundation, which focuses on forest and land protection through strengthened governance to enhance
Efficiency in budget transfers from the central to local governments has encouraged regional authorities to seek alternative funding sources to strengthen regional resilience against the impacts of climate change. In response, South Kalimantan Province has demonstrated a strong commitment to forest and land rehabilitation through the Green Revolution Movement (Gerakan Revolusi Hijau), supported by Result-Based
Mataram — The Environmental and Forestry Agency (DLHK) of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province expressed appreciation for PATTIRO’s initiative in facilitating the strengthening of climate funding in NTB Province. In the initial coordination meeting to build a mutual understanding for assistance between PATTIRO and the NTB Provincial Government, DLHK emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration
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Cross-sector collaboration in environmental conservation efforts in Banten Province needs to be continuously strengthened. The Banten Provincial Environmental and Forestry Agency (DLHK) together with PATTIRO organized a public discussion titled “The Role of Young Generation in Environmental Conservation in Banten” at the Banten Provincial DPRD (Regional People’s Representative Council) Multipurpose Building on Friday (28/11). This
