Mangrovefest 2026, Boosting Mangrove Rehabilitation Collaboration in East Kalimantan

Mangrofest 2026 becomes a momentum to strengthen mangrove rehabilitation through cross-sectoral collaboration to protect the coast and communities.

Panennews.com - The Ministry of Forestry is opening the National Mangrove Festival (Mangrofest) 2026 in Nusantara, East Kalimantan, as an effort to strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration in accelerating mangrove rehabilitation. This step is aimed at enhancing the resilience of coastal areas against the impacts of climate change while also promoting the welfare of the community. Secretary of the Directorate General of Watershed Management and Forest Rehabilitation (PDASRH), Muhammad Zainal Arifin, said that the success of mangrove rehabilitation can only be achieved through synergy from all stakeholders. "By the end of 2025, the Mangroves for Coastal Resilience (M4CR) Program has successfully rehabilitated 15,574 hectares of mangrove land nationwide. This achievement shows that mangrove rehabilitation will yield optimal results if supported by strong collaboration from all stakeholders," said Zainal, as quoted in an official statement, Saturday (01/08/2026). The Ministry of ...