Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stressed the importance of sustainable natural resource management as a key economic driver during the Kwibuka 32 commemoration in Rwanda.In a statement received on Wednesday, he highlighted Rwanda's success in environmental conservation as an important source of inspiration.”This success has not only improved ecological conditions but also contributed significantly to Rwanda's economy,” he said.He cited the conservation of mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park as a global model for biodiversity protection through consistent policies and strong area management.According to Raja Juli, the involvement of local communities has helped increase the gorilla population significantly.He added that conservation-based tourism, particularly gorilla trekking, has become one of Rwanda's main sources of foreign exchange.”This shows that conservation and economic development can go hand in hand,” he said.He also emphasized the importance of collaborative governance and an ecosystem-based approach in managing conservation areas.Forests, he said, should not only be seen as protected areas but also as providers of tangible benefits, such as water, carbon absorption, and livelihoods.”With this approach, conservation becomes both ecologically relevant and economically valuable,” Raja Juli added.Kwibuka 32 marks the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, observed annually on April 7.He said the commemoration serves not only as a moment of reflection but also as a global lesson in recovery and sustainable development.