This panel discussion on "Digital Technology for Rainforest Protection" was held on 13 December 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia as part of the Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Global Digital Transformation research project (SET) of the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG). This is the translated version of the recording. A version with original sound has been uploaded separately.

Link to the event: https://www.hiig.de/events/digital-te...

Indonesia has one of the most biodiverse rainforests in the world, which is of immense value for the local population, as well as the global climate. In order to protect nature, prevent illegal deforestation, and promote sustainable development within the Indonesian Archipelago, digital solutions are increasingly being used. These include the use of drones and satellites to gather data, digital platforms to exchange solutions and best practices, and the use of diverse datasets to build vegetation and climate models. However, the growing importance of digital technologies for sustainable rainforest and climate protection is accompanied by profound challenges related to their deployment and use.

During this event, we addressed the field of technology-enabled rainforest protection on a broader scope, also directed at interested citizens to foster a public debate about the different possibilities and challenges. The panel included political and government representatives, technology experts, and representatives of NGOs and conservation projects that work daily to preserve Indonesia’s diverse natural environment.

Panelists were Muhammad Rheza Muztahid (full stack engineer lead at UN Global Pulse Lab), Restu Aminullah (geographic information systems coordinator at Borneo Nature Foundation) and Fariz Kukuh Harwinda (lead product Manager at Koltiva).

Opening remarks were given by Stephan Bohn, he is senior researcher & project lead of the "Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Society" research programme at HIIG. Closing remarks came from Moritz Timm, he is researcher and project coordinator for the “Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship & Climate“ project at HIIG.

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