IKN Development Principles Presented at the UN Forum

The capital city of the archipelago is specifically designed to be a green city that is smart, inclusive and sustainable.

The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in Prinsip Pembangunan IKN Disampaikan di Forum PBB

KOMPAS/ARIS PRASETYO

Head of the National Capital Authority (IKN) Bambang Susantono (pictured on screen) delivered a speech at the 11th Asian Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) on Wednesday (21/2/2024) in Bangkok, Thailand. The event is organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) from 20-23 February 2024 in Bangkok.

BANGKOK, KOMPAS — Head of the Archipelago Capital Authority Bambang Susantono said that the development of IKN in East Kalimantan has contributed to achieving the Goals Sustainable Development or SDGs in Indonesia. Several aspects of the SDGs implemented in the IKN project include clean water and adequate sanitation, clean and affordable energy, sustainable cities and settlements, and gender equality.

"We have reported three times to the United Nations (UN) regarding the progress of SDGs, which is a roadmap for the world towards a better life. The IKN project is one of the indicators of achieving SDGs in Indonesia," said Bambang after delivering his speech at the 11th Asian Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) on Wednesday (21/2/2024), in Bangkok, Thailand."

APFSD is hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific (ESCAP) on 20-23 February 2024 in Bangkok. This forum brings together various stakeholder representatives, such as senior government officials, the private sector, civil society organizations, and youth representatives. They shared their experiences at the forum to mobilize regional action and solutions, especially regarding achieving the SDGs.

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In his speech, Bambang conveyed that IKN was specifically designed as a smart, inclusive, and sustainable green city. These principles are crucial in achieving the SDGs in Indonesia. However, he emphasized that sustainability principles not only need to be applied in the development of major cities but also in the development of areas outside the main cities.

"So far, what we have learned is the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships in achieving the SDGs. Sustainable development can be achieved when all stakeholders are actively involved, including the government and private sector, civil society, and other development partners," he said.

Bambang added that the SDGs agenda needs to be localized or not just become elite discourse. According to him, SDGs should not only be a global and national agenda, but should also provide an opportunity for local governments to support the implementation of SDGs through a bottom up approach.

Sustainable development can be achieved if all stakeholders are actively involved, including the government and private sector, civil society, and other development partners.

A similar message was also conveyed by the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed at the forum. She urged all countries to take real action that is supported by strong and sustainable multilateral cooperation. If this is not done, there is a risk that they will fall behind in achieving the goals of sustainable development.

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"There is no country or region that can achieve sustainable development goals or overcome contemporary challenges alone. International cooperation is very important," said Amina.

KOMPAS/ARIS PRASETYO

Head of the Capital Territory Authority of the Archipelago (IKN) Bambang Susantono was interviewed by journalists after delivering a speech at the 11th Asian Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) on Wednesday (21/2/2024) in Bangkok, Thailand. APFSD was held by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) from 20-23 February 2024 in Bangkok.

Meanwhile, the Executive Secretary of ESCAP, Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, acknowledges the challenges of sustainable development are extremely weighty. In order to achieve an era of sustainable prosperity, each nation must choose to act decisively and collaboratively. She also mentions there are six transformative actions to address the challenges of sustainable development.

To achieve the era of sustainable prosperity, every country must choose to act decisively and collaboratively.

The sixth transformative action includes the food system, access and affordability of energy, digital connectivity, decent education, availability of job opportunities and social protection, as well as mitigation of climate change.

On Thursday (22/2/2024), the IKN Authority will launch the Voluntary Local Review (VLR) of the IKN SDGs 2024 at the APFSD event in Bangkok. During the launch, it will be revealed that IKN's development has fulfilled the principles of inclusivity, participation, and transparency.

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