Enviro News Asia, Jakarta — Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry has officially granted Public Service Agency (BLU) financial management status to three national park management offices, a move aimed at improving conservation, enhancing ecotourism services, and strengthening sustainable financing for protected areas.
The newly designated Public Service Agency (PPK-BLU) units are the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Office (TNBTS), Komodo National Park Office (BTNK), and Mount Rinjani National Park Office (BTNGR). The designation follows the Ministry of Finance Decree No. 186 of 2026, issued on July 22.
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni said the policy marks a significant step toward modernizing national park management by providing greater financial flexibility while maintaining accountability and good governance.
“The BLU status allows national parks to deliver faster, more responsive, and internationally competitive public services. Revenue generated from tourism and environmental services will be reinvested directly into park operations, conservation efforts, and visitor facilities rather than being used for profit,” Antoni said.
He added that the initiative complements the work of the National Park Innovative Financing Task Force, which is designed to accelerate sustainable financing through strategic partnerships, innovative funding mechanisms, and the responsible utilization of ecosystem services.
According to the minister, the long-term objective is to reduce the financial dependence of conservation areas on the state budget while improving environmental protection and supporting local economic development.
Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (KSDAE) Satyawan Pudyatmoko said the BLU framework introduces modern management practices, including business planning, cost control, performance measurement, and risk management.
He explained that the new financial management model enables park authorities to respond more quickly to maintenance needs, visitor services, and conservation priorities without lengthy budget approval procedures.
Satyawan noted that the implementation of the BLU system is based on Indonesia’s State Treasury Law, related government regulations, and Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 129 of 2020. Performance will be evaluated through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and transparent Business and Budget Plans.
Over the next six months, the Ministry of Forestry will finalize institutional arrangements and supporting regulations, including a ministerial regulation on the organizational structure of BLU units and a Ministry of Finance regulation governing service tariffs.
The ministry expects the three national parks to become national models for integrating biodiversity conservation, financial sustainability, and high-quality public services. (*)
