A Review on Sustainability of Watershed Management in Indonesia

Budi Hadi Narendra, Chairil Anwar Siregar, I Wayan Susi Dharmawan, Asep Sukmana, Pratiwi, Irfan Budi Pramono, Tyas Mutiara Basuki, Hunggul Yudono Setio Hadi Nugroho, Agung Budi Supangat, Purwanto, Ogi Setiawan, Ryke Nandini, Nur Arifatul Ulya, Virni Budi Arifanti and Tri Wira Yuwati
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Budi Hadi Narendra: Forest Research and Development Center, The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Jl. Gunung Batu No. 5, Bogor 16118, West Java, Indonesia
Chairil Anwar Siregar: Forest Research and Development Center, The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Jl. Gunung Batu No. 5, Bogor 16118, West Java, Indonesia
I Wayan Susi Dharmawan: Forest Research and Development Center, The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Jl. Gunung Batu No. 5, Bogor 16118, West Java, Indonesia
Asep Sukmana: Forest Research and Development Center, The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Jl. Gunung Batu No. 5, Bogor 16118, West Java, Indonesia
Pratiwi: Forest Research and Development Center, The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Jl. Gunung Batu No. 5, Bogor 16118, West Java, Indonesia
Irfan Budi Pramono: Watershed Management Technology Center, Jl. Jend. A. Yani, Surakarta 57169, Central Java, Indonesia
Tyas Mutiara Basuki: Watershed Management Technology Center, Jl. Jend. A. Yani, Surakarta 57169, Central Java, Indonesia
Hunggul Yudono Setio Hadi Nugroho: Watershed Management Technology Center, Jl. Jend. A. Yani, Surakarta 57169, Central Java, Indonesia
Agung Budi Supangat: Watershed Management Technology Center, Jl. Jend. A. Yani, Surakarta 57169, Central Java, Indonesia
Purwanto: Watershed Management Technology Center, Jl. Jend. A. Yani, Surakarta 57169, Central Java, Indonesia
Ogi Setiawan: Non-Timber Forest Products Technology Research and Development Institute, Jl. Dharma Bakti No. 7, Mataram 83371, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Ryke Nandini: Non-Timber Forest Products Technology Research and Development Institute, Jl. Dharma Bakti No. 7, Mataram 83371, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Nur Arifatul Ulya: Environment and Forestry Research and Development Institute of Palembang, Jl. Kol. H. Burlian, km 6.5, Palembang 30154, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Virni Budi Arifanti: Center for Research and Development of Social, Economy, Policy and Climate Change, Jl. Gunung Batu No. 5, Bogor 16118, West Java, Indonesia
Tri Wira Yuwati: Environment and Forestry Research and Development Institute of Banjarbaru, Jl. Ahmad Yani, km 28.7, Banjarbaru 70721, South Kalimantan, Indonesia

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 19, 1-29

Abstract: This paper provides an overview of the implementation and obstacles of watershed management, and the alternative solutions based on a synoptic review of related studies and experiences across Indonesia. The review found that problems in the institutional aspect were hierarchical confusion, discrepancy, and asynchrony among regulations, and weak (participation, synchronization, and coordination) among watershed management stakeholders. The weaknesses in the planning stage are integration among sectors, a lack of community participation, and limited readiness to integrate watershed planning into regional planning. Stakeholders’ involvement is also a critical factor in successful implementation of degraded watershed rehabilitation, including in peatland and mangrove areas. Failure should be minimized by providing adequate information on degraded watershed characteristics, appropriate species choices, and effective mechanical construction for soil and water conservation. Community participation as the main factor in driving watershed management should be achieved by strengthening public awareness of the importance of a sustainable watershed and providing access for the community to be involved in each stage of watershed management. Another problem is data gaps which are essential to address from the planning to evaluation stages. The gaps can be bridged by using remotely sensed data and by applying hydrological-based simulation models. Simplified criteria for watershed assessment may also be required, depending on site-specific issues and the watershed scale.

Keywords: watershed management; sustainable development goals; degraded watershed; community participation; data gaps (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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