BATAMCLICK.COM: The Ministry of Communication and Digital’s Telecommunications and Information Accessibility Agency (BAKTI) strengthens its commitment to delivering equitable telecommunication services across Indonesia, including conservation areas. In its latest move, BAKTI has partnered with the Ujung Kulon National Park Authority to build telecommunication infrastructure that supports conservation efforts.
The two parties have signed a cooperation agreement to develop and utilize Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) within the Ujung Kulon National Park in Pandeglang, Banten. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity and facilitate digital management of the conservation area.
“With the construction of these BTS facilities, we hope conservation efforts in Ujung Kulon National Park can become more effective through reliable technological support,” said Acting Director of Information Technology Services for Communities and Government at BAKTI, Sudarmanto, in a press release in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Digitization for Effective Conservation
Head of Ujung Kulon National Park Authority, Ardi Andono, emphasized that improving connectivity is essential for managing the conservation area. One of the digital initiatives currently being developed is the Bintang Kulon application.
“Better connectivity will enable us to monitor rare species, such as the Javan rhinoceros, more effectively. Additionally, this infrastructure will help strengthen our relationship with local communities in supporting conservation programs,” Ardi explained.
The collaboration is not solely focused on conservation but also aims to empower communities around Ujung Kulon National Park. With the improved telecommunication infrastructure, residents can actively participate in environmental preservation while accessing various digital economic opportunities.
“We are optimistic that this collaboration will provide tangible benefits for both environmental conservation and community empowerment,” Sudarmanto added.
Extending Commitments to Other Conservation Areas
The partnership with Ujung Kulon National Park is not the only step BAKTI is taking to support conservation areas. The agency has also established collaborations with six other conservation authorities, including the Natural Resources Conservation Centers (BKSDA) of West Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara, the Togean Islands National Park, the Papua and West Papua Large-Scale Natural Resources Conservation Centers (BBKSDA), and the Teluk Cendrawasih National Park.
Through these initiatives, BAKTI continues to demonstrate its dedication to expanding telecommunication access to remote regions, including conservation areas, which play a crucial role in preserving Indonesia’s biodiversity.
Sumber: Antara