Enviro News Asia, Rio de Janeiro — The Ministry of Environment/Environmental Control Agency (KLH/BPLH) of the Republic of Indonesia has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The agreement marks a historic milestone in strengthening collaboration between Indonesia and the United Kingdom in environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and transnational efforts to combat environmental crimes.
The signing was carried out by Indonesia’s Minister of Environment and Head of BPLH, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, and Amanda Berry CBE, Chief Executive Officer of The Royal Foundation. The LoI underscores both parties’ commitment to advancing biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and the global fight against wildlife trafficking and environmental crimes.
Under the framework, Indonesia and The Royal Foundation will enhance public awareness, promote public–private partnerships, and develop institutional capacity to protect natural ecosystems in a sustainable and inclusive manner.
The LoI also outlines joint exploration of initiatives to mobilize the private sector and financial institutions, strengthen law enforcement cooperation, and enhance regional and international coordination in biodiversity protection and environmental crime prevention.
“The Royal Foundation’s support strengthens our capacity to safeguard Indonesia’s extraordinary biodiversity and combat environmental crimes. Together, we can build stronger management systems and a more effective response to the threats facing our ecosystems,” said Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, emphasizing that the signing “is not merely a document, but a shared commitment to protect life on Earth and preserve our natural heritage for future generations.”
Amanda Berry CBE, CEO of The Royal Foundation, highlighted the value of global partnerships in protecting nature.
“This partnership reflects our belief that protecting the natural world requires united global action. Indonesia is home to some of the planet’s most important ecosystems, and through collaboration between government, civil society, and the private sector, we can build lasting capacity and synergy to safeguard nature for generations to come.”
Before the signing, Minister Hanif and Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, representing President Prabowo Subianto, held a private audience with His Royal Highness Prince William to deliver greetings and appreciation from the President of Indonesia, and to acknowledge the Royal Family’s commitment to environmental protection and humanitarian causes.
“We welcome the vision and spirit of His Royal Highness Prince William. Together, we aim to create a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world—for both humanity and nature,” Minister Hanif stated.
In addition to the LoI signing, the Rio 2025 Summit concluded with the adoption of the Rio Declaration 2025, reaffirming global commitment to collective action against environmental crimes. The declaration highlights the urgent threats of illegal logging, wildlife trafficking, illegal mining, and pollution, which undermine ecological balance and global economic stability. Participating nations agreed to intensify multilateral cooperation, strengthen national legal frameworks, and tackle related crimes such as corruption and illicit financial flows that exacerbate environmental degradation.
The declaration also emphasizes the importance of partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, forest guardians, and local communities, along with collaboration between governments, private sectors, and international organizations to ensure planetary sustainability.
Prince William expressed deep appreciation for Indonesia’s leadership and active participation at the 2025 Summit, recognizing the nation’s strategic role in driving global efforts for biodiversity protection and sustainable environmental governance.
“The Rio Declaration 2025 serves as a global momentum reaffirming that environmental protection is not merely a national issue but a collective responsibility of all nations,” concluded Minister Hanif.
“This partnership is not just institutional cooperation—it is a moral commitment between nations to pass on a more sustainable planet to future generations.” (*)
