PAN Legislators Learn Waste Management from Communities

Indonesian legislators from the PAN party are participating in a national workshop in Jakarta focused on waste management. The event brings together thousands of DPRD members from across Indonesia to learn directly from environmental communities and sanitation workers. This hands-on approach, according to PAN Chairman Zulkifli Hasan, is crucial for lawmakers to grasp the complexities of waste issues, from household levels to regional management.

Hasan emphasized that PAN legislators are expected to return to their regions with clear mandates for improving waste management. Their primary role involves ensuring supportive regulations and adequate budget allocations for environmental initiatives. He stated that effective waste management requires more than just ceremonial activities; it demands sustained support through regulations, funding, and ongoing oversight.

The workshop encourages DPRD members to develop actionable plans for their areas, including strengthening local regulations, securing funding, and boosting public participation in waste management. This aligns with national efforts to improve waste handling, particularly as sites like the Bantargebang Integrated Waste Treatment Facility contribute significantly to methane emissions, impacting public health and climate change.

PAN also backs the presidential regulation promoting waste-to-energy initiatives. Legislators are tasked with actively supporting the implementation of this national policy at the regional level, ensuring it translates into local bylaws and household practices. By learning from community and field experts, PAN aims for its representatives to formulate more practical and effective waste management policies tailored to local needs.