Papua Can Be a World Destination with Green Investment

Papua Can Be a World Destination with Green Investment

Deputy Minister of Tourism Angela Tanoesoedibjo wants diversity in Papua and West Papua to be utilized by paying attention to its sustainability aspects. According to Angela, one effort that can be done is to develop ecotourism through green or sustainable investment.
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"As the home of half the country's biodiversity, the development of ecotourism in Papua and West Papua can bring positive impacts, including improving the lives of local people," Angela said.
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Angela wants the potential of ecotourism in this green investment, worked together. he asked the central government and regional governments of Papua and West Papua to have the same commitment regarding the development of ecotourism and green investment.
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Some time ago, green investment projects were launched in these two provinces. In a meeting held in Sorong, Papua, the potential for green investment announced by the government reached US $ 200 million or equivalent to Rp 2.8 trillion. An estimated 6000 families will benefit from this project.
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In addition, this green investment project will certainly not involve oil palm anymore, but other products such as coffee, nutmeg, and cocoa. That is why, the government called the coffee franchise from the United States, Starbucks, was also interested to be involved in this project.