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Ulaanbaatar, 13–14 May 2025 — At the 12th Session of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) Assembly, Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable forest management by advancing the initiative of an Asian Living Laboratory (Living Lab). The Indonesian delegation, led by Head of the Center for Sustainable Forest Development (P2HB), Gun Gun Hidayat, emphasized that Living Labs are essential for capacity building, climate change impact measurement, and innovation in sustainable forest management. This initiative is intended to bridge science, policy,

Bogor, February 27, 2025 – Efforts to save Vatica bantamensis, locally known as Kokoleceran—a rare tree species endemic to Ujung Kulon—have entered a new phase. The Center for Sustainable Forest Development (P2HB) has partnered with the Directorate of Scientific Collections Management at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) to propagate the species using the KOFFCO system, an advanced shoot cutting propagation technology proven to be effective. Kokoleceran is one of Indonesia’s endemic species facing a serious threat of extinction.

Bogor, 6 February 2025 – A delegation from Vietnam recently visited Xylarium Bogoriense, Indonesia’s renowned wood collection, and was profoundly impressed by the extensive range and scientific significance of the specimens on display. Located within the Center for Sustainable Forest Development, Xylarium Bogoriense houses over 206,000 authenticated wood samples that represent approximately 6,700 species, including more than 100 varieties of bamboo and rattan, as well as ancient wood fossils. Established in 1914, the Xylarium Bogoriense is recognized as the world’s

To strengthen Indonesia’s position as a global leader in mangrove management, the Center for Standardization of Sustainable Forest Management Instruments (Pustarhut) is developing the Wetland Management Center (WMC) Information System. This step aligns with the country’s commitment to implementing science- and technology-based forest and wetland conservation policies. The WMC Information System is designed as a central platform for data integration, knowledge sharing, and coordination among various stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and local communities. This system is expected to provide real-time

Featured technologies of DOST-FPRDI including the Silyang Pinoy, a multi-functional school furniture (Photo from DOST-FPRDI Facebook page) The Department of Science and Technology – Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) is seeking future partners to utilize bamboo technologies through a forum scheduled for November 28, 2024, at Sapphire-Topaz, Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City. As part of the 2024 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) with the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Kinabukasan: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at

Baku, 16 November 2024 — The Center for Standardization of Sustainable Forest Management Instruments (PuSTARhut) actively participated in a talk show at the Indonesian Pavilion during COP 29 held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event, initiated by APP Group, was themed “Joint Efforts to Preserve Mangrove Ecosystems.” Speakers included Jasmine Doloksaribu (APP Group), Wening Sri Wulandari (PuSTARhut), Natalia Rialucky (Fairatmos), and Charles Karangwa (IUCN). In his keynote address, Prof. Satyawan Pudyatmoko, Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation, emphasized the

The Center for the Development of Sustainable Forest Management Instruments (PUSTARHUT) participated in the Eleventh Session of the Assembly of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), which took place on March 5–7, 2024, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. As part of the Indonesian delegation led by the Director of the Center for International Cooperation of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF), PUSTARHUT expressed support for the initiative to develop a Mangrove Exhibition as part of the ASEAN-Korea Forest Cooperation.

A new project from the Department of Science and Technology – Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) aims to support the wood carving industry in Paete, Laguna. Titled “LiLOK: Likhain at Linangin Obra mula sa Kahoy: Valuing the Wood Carving Industry in the Philippines,” this initiative seeks to boost the local carving industry by documenting its rich cultural history and mapping its value chain to recommend solutions for market improvement. The LiLOK project was launched during Paete’s Ukit-Taka Festival:

Bogor, October 15, 2024 – Today, seven forestry experts from the Sarawak Forestry Department, Malaysia, visited Xylarium Bogoriense located at the Sustainable Forest Management Instrumentation Standardization Center (PuSTARhut) Campus in Bogor. The visit aimed to explore wood anatomy and wood identification technologies, marking an important moment in strengthening collaboration between Malaysia and Indonesia. The Research and Development Division of the Sarawak Forestry Department manages its xylarium with no fewer than 16,000 wood samples. Through this visit, they hoped to learn

Bangkok, September 9, 2024 – The Center for Standardization of Sustainable Forest Management Instruments (Pustarhut) once again steps onto the international stage by participating in the 2024 Annual Technical Workshop (ATW) organized by the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), held in Bangkok from September 9–11, 2024. The Annual Technical Workshop serves as a platform to assess the performance and management of collaborative projects. Pustarhut is currently managing the AFoCO cooperation project titled “Innovative Solutions for Climate Change and Biodiversity Landscape