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Indonesia is one of the countries most vulnerable to disasters due to its geographical conditions, environmental challenges, and the impacts of climate change. Although the country has established comprehensive environmental and disaster management policies, their implementation at the local level continues to face challenges, including political and economic pressures as well as fiscal constraints. As a result, communities most affected by environmental degradation and disasters often have limited influence in decision-making processes that shape their future and safety.
To promote more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable policies, The Habibie Center, in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Indonesia, is organizing a Democracy Dialogue titled “Strengthening Democracy for Sustainability in Environmental and Disaster Policy.” This dialogue serves as a platform for multi-stakeholder exchange, aimed at strengthening participatory and responsive environmental and disaster governance.
📅 Date: June 30, 2026
📍 Venue: The Habibie Center Building – South Jakarta
Agenda
June 30, 2026
14:00 – 14:25 Opening Remarks
Mohammad Hasan Ansori (Executive Director, The Habibie Center)
Ari Dharma Stauss (Program Coordinator, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) for Indonesia and Timor-Leste)
14:25 – 14:45 Keynote Speech
Restuardy Daud (Director General of Regional Development, Ministry of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia)
14:45 – 14:50 Introduction to the Democracy Dialogue Session
Moderator: Putri Ayuningtyas (News Anchor, CNN Indonesia)
14:50 – 15:50 Democracy Dialogue Session
Panelists
1. Dody Virgo Christopher Ricardo (Director of Spatial Planning, Urban Development, Land Affairs, and Disaster Management, Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS))
Topic: “Advancing Sustainable Environmental and Disaster Policies Amid Fiscal Challenges and Local Political Dynamics”
2. Sandra Moniaga (Chair of the Board of Trustees, Indonesian Center for Environmental Law (ICEL))
Topic: “Challenges of Accountability and Local Capacity in Sustainable Environmental and Disaster Governance”
3. Andrinof A. Chaniago (Senior Associate Fellow, The Habibie Center and Lecturer, University of Indonesia)
Topic: “Breaking the Cycle of Vulnerability: Lessons Learned and Policy Recommendations for Sustainable Environmental and Disaster Governance at the Local Level”
15:50 – 16:30 Question & Answer Session and Concluding Remarks
By the Moderator and Panelists
16:30 Closing Session
By the Moderator
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