Ulu Belu – A warm and inspiring atmosphere filled the Morning Coffee Talk hosted by Gapoktan Rimba Jaya over the weekend. The event gathered key stakeholders, including the Advisor to the Deputy Regent, the Advisor to the Governor of Lampung, representatives from Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) Ulu Belu, the Head of the Forest Farmers Group, and representatives from the local industry sector.The discussion was fully supported by Arif Rachman PT Klumbayan Gold Farm and PT Pertamina (Persero) Geothermal Ulu Belu, emphasizing the importance of building synergy between communities, government, and industry to secure a sustainable future for agrowforestry in the Ulu Belu region.Participants highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration to optimize natural resource potential while preserving forest ecosystem balance. The Chairman of Gapoktan Rimba Jaya stressed that agrowforestry initiatives must deliver added value to farmers while maintaining environmental sustainability.Representatives from the Deputy Regent and Governor’s offices emphasized the need for policy alignment and program synchronization between local government and community initiatives to ensure development is consistent with spatial planning and environmental regulations.Pertamina PGE Ulu Belu reaffirmed its commitment to supporting community empowerment through its social and environmental responsibility programs (TJSL), focusing on creating a harmonious relationship between green energy development and forest ecosystems, which play a vital role as the watershed for surrounding areas.The session concluded with an agreement to establish a regular communication forum between farmers, government, and industry, ensuring that every step in developing agrowforestry can be monitored, evaluated, and continuously improved.This Morning Coffee Talk was not just a discussion but a symbol of synergy — where communities, government, and industry sit together, share ideas, and design solutions to build a greener, more productive, and empowered Ulu Belu.
