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Indonesia Council Open Conference 2025
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ICOC 2025 Opening Event with Keynote Speaker Farwiza Farhan

Keynote

Keynote

8:45 am

08 July 2025

The Forum combined (Melbourne Connect)

One Conference streams

Event

Session Description

Please join us for our 2025 Opening Event!
Featuring welcome speeches and a keynote address from Farwiza Farhan, conversation between Farwiza Farhan and Dr Charlotte Setijadi (Asia Institute) and more.

Renowned environmental activist and 2024 Ramon Magsaysay awardee Farwiza Farhan will discuss Indonesia’s environmental governance, reflecting on the progress and challenges that have unfolded in the eight decades since the country’s independence. Farhan, internationally celebrated for her work in environmental conservation and social justice, will chart the evolution of environmental policies and practices in Indonesia, examining how colonial legacies, post-independence developmentalism, and contemporary socio-political dynamics have shaped the country’s approach to natural resource management. Looking forward, Farhan will also offer an analysis of emerging trends, including the increasing role of technology, climate resilience strategies, and the necessity for inclusive, community-led conservation initiatives.

Following this Opening Event, all attendees and presenters are invited to a hosted morning tea.

Session Program