The Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park, a collaborative project between China and Indonesia under the Belt and Road Initiative, has been recognized with four prestigious local awards in Indonesia. This recognition highlights the park's commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
Since its establishment in 2013, the industrial park has leveraged the region's nickel resources to develop into a large integrated industrial cluster. This has attracted approximately $35 billion in investment from various countries and created nearly 100,000 direct jobs.
The park received these honors at the 2025 Indonesia Social Responsibility Awards, a highly regarded event in Indonesia. The awards ceremony took place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The park was a standout participant, earning awards for its efforts in ecological restoration, community development, educational support, and gender inclusion.
The park's success in these awards exemplifies the green cooperation between China and Indonesia. It reflects the long-term dedication of Chinese enterprises to sustainable development within the local community.
The awards celebrate outstanding practices that promote environmental protection, social inclusion, and equitable development. The vice-minister of environment and forestry of Indonesia emphasized the importance of businesses in advancing Indonesia's green development strategy. He encouraged more companies to integrate social responsibility into their long-term vision.
The park's award-winning projects covered various areas. The Mangrove and Coral Reef Restoration Project received the Gold Award for Biodiversity Conservation. The Local Agriculture Transformation Documentary Program earned the Silver Award for Social Responsibility Communication. The IMIP Reading House initiative won the Bronze Award for Educational Support. The Community Waste Sorting Project, which emphasized women's participation, received the Bronze Award for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion.
During the ISRA Forum held before the ceremony, park representatives shared their experiences in environmental management and community engagement. The secretary-general of the IMIP Sustainability Foundation stated that the awards serve as an inspiration to continue efforts in environmental protection, education, and social inclusion. She also mentioned the park's commitment to deepening its green development philosophy and collaborating with local partners to contribute to regional sustainable development.
5 Comments
Donatello
$35 billion in investment shows the confidence in Indonesia’s economy. This is a win-win for everyone involved.
Raphael
Creating jobs is good, but what about the long-term environmental and social issues? They need to address those.
Michelangelo
Gold Award for Biodiversity Conservation? That’s a significant achievement! We need more projects that support our ecosystems.
Leonardo
It's great to win awards, but what real impact is this park having on local communities? Are they genuinely benefiting from these initiatives?
Michelangelo
What about the small eco-friendly initiatives that aren’t recognized? This park’s prominence in awards can overshadow grassroots efforts.