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PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2022 ANNUAL FORUM OF THE PEMSEA NETWORK OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (PNLG)
PUBLICATION DATE:
Sunday, October 29, 2023
PUBLICATION TYPE:
Meeting Documents
STATUS:
Only Available Online
DESCRIPTION:
The PEMSEA Network of Local Governments (PNLG) Annual Forum 2022 was held in Tangerang Regency, Indonesia, from 26-28 October 2022. The event was hosted by the Tangerang Regency, in coordination with PEMSEA, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) of Indonesia, the Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies (CCMRS) of IPB University of Indonesia, and the PNLG Secretariat. It was themed “Strengthening Coastal Resilience Towards Sustainable Local Blue Economies”, and consisted of the following activities:
• a General Assembly where matters related to the PNLG’s governance, policies
and status of operationalization were discussed;
• Technical workshops that facilitated knowledge and experience sharing
among the PNLG members and other key agencies, partners, and programs in
Indonesia;
• Field visits that showcased on-the-ground implementation of the Regency’s
relevant programs and corresponding achievements, particularly on habitat
protection/restoration and alternative livelihoods;
• An exhibit featuring relevant local products and good practices; and
• A series of networking events and cultural presentations.
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