COORDINATING MINISTRY

FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

OF REPUBLIC INDONESIA
WWF-INDONESIA / ANTHONIUS

HEART OF BORNEO
GREEN ECOTOURISM WORKSHOP
2 - 3 AUGUST 2016
TANJUNG SELOR, NORTH KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA
 PENNY GARDNER

SUSIANA /PHOTOVOICES INTL-WWF/HOB RIYONG /PHOTOVOICES INTL-WWF/HOB

 WWF CANON / MARTIN HARVEY

SURYADI /PHOTOVOICES INTL-WWF/HOB

BUILDING AN INNOVATIVE,
TRANS-BORDER, INTEGRATED
DESTINATION IN BORNEO

BACKGROUND
O n the island of Borneo, the ecotourism industry is a
reality and has the potential to become a major com-
ponent of green economy. In the Heart of Borneo especially,
ecotourism can build on the common natural and social-
cultural assets of the interior of the island and leverage on
the combined strengths and distinctive offers of the Heart
of Borneo in the three countries (Brunei Darussalam, Indo-
nesia, Malaysia), and capitalize on the powerful name and
symbol that Heart of Borneo (HoB) has both nationally
and internationally.

HoB represents a unique place to develop and support a

world-class, innovative, trans-border, green destination for
ecotourism in South East Asia with integrated packages
linking Brunei Darussalam, Sabah, Sarawak, and Kaliman-
tan. There is a long border between Indonesia and Malay-
sia, common ethnic traditions and cultural history across
the border. Ecotourism is one example where cooperation
across the three countries can clearly strengthen the ef-

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 Ecotourism is one forts of individual countries and add value to the range of
example where
existing ecotourism offers in the HoB. The more exciting
cooperation across
the three countries ecotourism options that exist, the more visitors will come.
can clearly
strengthen the During the 9th Heart of Borneo (HoB) Trilateral Meeting,
efforts of individual under Agenda Item 7.7: Green Ecotourism and Destination
countries
Development in HoB, Indonesia presented a proposal on
Green Ecotourism as appears in Annex 14. The Meeting
agreed to the proposal on Green Ecotourism from
Indonesia to conduct a series of workshops, and to extend
invitations for the first workshop to be hosted by Indonesia.
The Meeting agreed to further discuss the details of the
proposal at the Ad-Hoc Task Force on Green Ecotourism,
including the proposal to declare Visit HoB Year 2018.

However, a stronger common vision needs to be built

among all stakeholders (governments, private sector, and
communities) across the three countries, and special policy
and infrastructural conditions need to be developed and
enhanced to support more integration and a new model
of green ecotourism that maximizes revenues for local
governments and communities, and minimizes social and
environmental costs. The strength of the offer of HoB as
an integrated ecotourism destination depends also on the
application of common standards for ecotourism services
and management, with particular attention to green or
environmentally-correct practices and professional, and
continuous support for strengthening local organizations,

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 promote self-reliant enterprises, and establish fair part-
nerships between local communities and tour operators in
ecotourism development.

The role of the private sector becomes essential to lead the

development of an ecotourism industry that is at the fore-
front of green, sustainable and fair practices in partnership
with governments and local communities. The ecotourism
industry must be profitable and be effectively managed to
be able to offer green and sustained economic prospects for
the future of the island of Borneo.

It is proposed that the first of a series of workshops on

ecotourism be hosted in the new province of North Kali-
mantan. During the development for the general planning
for tourism development in the province, the government
has recently stated (March 2016) the importance of HoB
and the presence of Malinau as Conservation District as
opportunities for the targeted kind of ecotourism that could
be prioritized and developed in North Kalimantan.

The first HoB Green Ecotourism will focus on building a

common understanding among the three countries and
representatives of the three main actors (private sector,
government, and communities and Indigenous Peoples) on
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the terms of reference and framework for policy and action

to support the declaration of Visit HoB Year, and reinforce
the common commitment to building transboundary desti-
nations in HoB.

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OBJECTIVES

Common vision developed across three countries and

ecotourism actors on HoB Green Ecotourism

Understanding of main key challenges, especially in the

infrastructure (road access) and policies (border) in HoB

Agreement reached on the declaration of a Visit HoB Year

by 2018

Agreement on the composition of task force Green

Ecotourism in HoB and its function/responsibilities

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DATE & VENUE

26 Tuesday - Wednesday, 2 - 3 August 2016

Hall of Kaltara University, Tanjung Selor, North Kalimantan, Indonesia

TENTATIVE AGENDA
Tuesday, 2 August 2016

TIME AGENDA NOTES

08.00 09.00 Registration Committee
09.00 09.15 Opening Remarks by the Governor of Dr. Ir. H. Irianto Lambrie,
Kalimantan Utara Province MM
Theme: Kaltara, The new frontier of
Ecotourism in the Heart of Borneo
09.15 09.30 Keynote Speech by Indonesian HoB National Senior Advisor to the
Working Group Coordinating Ministry for
Theme: Ecotourism and Natural Capital in Economic Affairs, Republic
the Heart of Borneo of Indonesia Dr. Raldi H.
Koestoer, M.Sc
09.30 10.00 Photo Session/Press Conference/Coffee
Break
10.00 11.00 Panel 1. Government Commitment for Moderator:
integrated ecotourism in HoB: Action Plan Bappeda Kaltara
& Initiative 1. CEO HoB Centre, MIPR,
Government of Brunei Darussalam Brunei Darussalam??
Government of Sarawak 2.
Government of Sabah 3.
Government of Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism) 4. Asisten Deputi Pengem-
bangan Destinasi Wisata
Alam Kementerian Pari-
wisata

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 11.00 12.00 Discussion
12.00 13.00 ISHOMA
13.00 14.00 Panel 2. The role of the private sector in Moderator:
the development of ecotourism industry Ary Suhandi
in HoB
1. Birds Race 1. Cede Prudente
2. Borneo Eco Tours (Sabah) 2. Albert Teo
3. Borneo Passages Sdn.Bhd (Sabah) 3. Sharon Savilin
4. INDECON (Indonesia Ecotourism 4. Executive Director
Network)/KOMPAKH INDECON/Direktur
5. Borneo Adventure (Sarawak) KOMPAKH
6. Planet Borneo Tours & Travels Sdn Bhd 5. Philip Yong
7. Indie Travellers LLP (Singapore) 6. Gracie Geikie
8. Oneworld (Jerman) 7. Caroline Pang
8. Marion Heider
14.00 14.45 Discussion
14.45 15.00 Coffee Break
15.00 16.15 Roundtable Discussion Facilitator 1:
Introduction to group discussion Rector of Borneo Univerisity
Theme 1: Strengthening cooperation
in transboundary ecotourism in HoB (2 Facilitator 2:
groups) Pemprov Kaltara/Kalbar/
Resource persons from Government: Kaltim
BD, ID, MY, local governments
Resource persons from Private:
Ary Suhandi Philip Yong, Albert Teo
& Sandra Tagal
Resource persons from Community & NGOs:

16.15 17.00 Discussion

19.00 21.00 Welcoming Dinner at the Governor of North
Kalimantan Province

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 Wednesday, 3 August 2016

TIME AGENDA NOTES

08.00 08.30 Registration Committee
08.30 09.30 Roundtable Discussion
Introduction to group discussion (2 groups) Facilitator 1:
Theme 2: Promoting Ecotourism in HoB Rector of Kaltara Univerisity
Resource persons from Government:
BD, ID, MY, local governments
Resource persons from Private:
Albert Teo, Caroline Pang, Marion Heider,
Gracie Geikie
Resource persons from Community & NGOs:

Theme 3: Challenges and Constraints in Facilitator 2:

Developing Ecotourism in HoB Pemprov Kaltara/Kalbar/
Kaltim
Resource persons from Government:
BD, ID, MY, local governments
Resource persons from Private:
Ary Suhandi, Cede Prudente, Sharon Savilin
Resource persons from Community & NGOs:

09.30 10.30 Discussion

10.30 11.00 Coffee Break
11.00 12.00 Presentation of Group Discussions Moderator:
Summary and recommendations Ary Suhandi (INDECON)
12.00 13.00 Closing Remark
13.00 15.00 Lunch
15.00 15.30 Field Trip to Tourism Village Pura Sajau

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TRANSPORTATION
AND ACCOMMODATION
HOW TO GO TO Route 1: Jakarta Balikpapan Tanjung Selor.
TANJUNG SELOR Stay one night in Balikpapan before flight to Tanjung Selor

Route 2: Jakarta Balikpapan Tarakan Tanjung Selor.

Direct one day 1st flight GA, 1st & 2nd flight Lion Air & Batik Air
and 1st flight Sriwijaya Air

1. JAKARTA BALIKPAPAN (return flight)

Jakarta - Balikpapan Balikpapan - Jakarta

DEPART ARRIVE DEPART ARRIVE
(CGK) (TRK) (TRK) (CGK)
05:00 08:15 06:30 07:40
GARUDA
INDONESIA (GA) 06:40 09:55 10:00 11:05

(9 times / day) 08:50 12:05 10:55 12:05

10:15 13:30 13:05 14:10
Soekarno Hatta Int (CGK)
11:40 14:45 14:30 15:40
Juwata Tarakan (TRK)
13:40 16:55 15:55 17:05
15:30 18:45 17:55 19:05
17:05 20:15 19:45 21:00
19:15 22:30 21:00 22:10

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 Jakarta - Balikpapan Balikpapan - Jakarta

BATIK AIR DEPART ARRIVE DEPART ARRIVE

(CGK) (TRK) (TRK) (CGK)
(4 times / day) 08:10 11.10 06:30 07:30

Soekarno Hatta Int (CGK) 10:55 14:05 16:50 18:00

Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) DEPART ARRIVE DEPART ARRIVE
Juwata Tarakan (TRK) (HLP) (TRK) (TRK) (HLP)
05:00 09:00 11:50 12:50
19:40 22:50 13:50 15:00

Jakarta - Balikpapan Balikpapan - Jakarta

SRIWIJAYA AIR DEPART ARRIVE DEPART ARRIVE
(CGK) (TRK) (TRK) (CGK)
(3 times / day direct)
08:10 11.10 06:30 07:30
Soekarno Hatta Int (CGK) 10:55 14:05 16:50 18:00
Juwata Tarakan (TRK)
05:00 09:00 11:50 12:50
19:40 22:50 13:50 15:00

Jakarta - Balikpapan Balikpapan - Jakarta

CITILINK
DEPART ARRIVE DEPART ARRIVE
(3 times / day) (CGK) (TRK) (TRK) (CGK)
04:55 08:05 08:40 09:55
Soekarno Hatta Int (CGK)
Juwata Tarakan (TRK) 10:50 13.55 14.40 15:55

17:00 20:05 20:35 21:40

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 Jakarta - Balikpapan Balikpapan - Jakarta
DEPART ARRIVE DEPART ARRIVE
(CGK) (TRK) (TRK) (CGK)
05:00 08:05 06:00 07:10
LION AIR
06:00 09:05 07:45 08:55
(9 times / day) 07:50 10:55 08:45 09:50

Soekarno Hatta Int (CGK)

09:25 12:30 09:45 10:55
Juwata Tarakan (TRK) 11:55 15:00 11:35 12:45
12:50 15:55 13:10 14:20
14:45 17:50 16:35 17:45
16:10 19:15 19:10 20:20
18:20 21:25 20:00 21:10

2. JAKARTA - TARAKAN (return flight)

Jakarta - Balikpapan Balikpapan - Jakarta

DEPART ARRIVE DEPART ARRIVE
(CGK) (TRK) (TRK) (CGK)
05:00 08:15 06:30 07:40
GARUDA
INDONESIA (GA) 06:40 09:55 10:00 11:05

(9 times / day) 08:50 12:05 10:55 12:05

10:15 13:30 13:05 14:10
Soekarno Hatta Int (CGK)
11:40 14:45 14:30 15:40
Juwata Tarakan (TRK)
13:40 16:55 15:55 17:05
15:30 18:45 17:55 19:05
17:05 20:15 19:45 21:00
19:15 22:30 21:00 22:10

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 Jakarta - Balikpapan Balikpapan - Jakarta
DEPART ARRIVE DEPART ARRIVE
(CGK) (TRK) (TRK) (CGK)
05:00 08:15 06:30 07:40
GARUDA
INDONESIA (GA) 06:40 09:55 10:00 11:05

(9 times / day) 08:50 12:05 10:55 12:05

10:15 13:30 13:05 14:10
Soekarno Hatta Int (CGK)
11:40 14:45 14:30 15:40
Juwata Tarakan (TRK)
13:40 16:55 15:55 17:05
15:30 18:45 17:55 19:05
17:05 20:15 19:45 21:00
19:15 22:30 21:00 22:10

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HOTEL

HOTEL ROOM RATES (per night)

Standard Single Rp. 420.000
CROWN HOTEL Standard Twin Rp. 470.000
Jl. Kol. Soetadji No.14, Tanjung Selor
Kalimantan Utara - Indonesia
Superior Single Rp. 530.000
Telp.: (+62-552) 22488, 21988, 21187 Superior Twin Rp. 600.000
Fax.: (+62-552) 21528
crownhtl-tjs@goldencrown-indonesia.com
Deluxe Single Rp. 800.000
Deluxe Twin Rp. 880.000

HOTEL ROOM RATES (per night)

Superior Rp. 499.000 ++
GRAND PANGERAN KHAR HOTEL
Deluxe Rp. 595.000 ++
Jl. Katamso, Tanjung Selor
Kalimantan Utara - Indonesia 77112 Boeloengan Suite Rp. 690.000 ++
Telp./ Fax.: (+62-552) 22225
President Suite Rp. 999.000 ++
grandpangerankharhotel@gmail.com
Extra Bed Rp. 200.000 ++

HOTEL ROOM RATES (per night)

Family suites Rp. 600.000
KALTARA HOTEL Deluxe Rp. 420.000
Telp: (+62-552) 202 83 37
Superior Rp. 390.000
Mobile: +62 822 5042 2242
hotelkaltara@gmail.com Standard Rp. 300.000
Standard Eko Rp. 200.000
The organizers wish to express their appreciation to the Heart of Borneo
Member Countries ffor their attendance to this workshop

The Workshop is jointly organized by Heart of Borneo National Working

Group & North Kalimantan Local Government

With cooperation from:

The Heart of Borneo Center - Brunei Darussalam
Ministry of Tourism - Indonesia
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment - Malaysia
WWF Indonesia

MINISTRY OF TOURISM
REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

www.heartofborneo.or.id