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 and reliable data related to mangrove ecosystems and wetland areas across Indonesia. It will also serve as a reference point for national and international collaborations in wetland ecosystem restoration and protection.

In a series of discussions and consultations, Pustarhut has collaborated with experts and partners to design the system’s architecture and define its key features. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to support Indonesia’s leadership in the ASEAN region and globally in the field of sustainable mangrove ecosystem development. The platform will also strengthen Indonesia’s role in achieving global environmental goals, including climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation.

By building the WMC Information System, Indonesia is not only investing in a national database but also paving the way toward becoming a center of excellence for mangrove knowledge, policy, and innovation at the global level.***