Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper

IMPROVEMENT OF REGIONAL COOPERATION IN OVERCOMING THE PROBLEM OF WATER RESOURCES IN THE DECENTRALIZATION ERA IN EAST JAVA PROVINCE, INDONESIA

Lutfi Agus Salim

Abstract

Since the implementation of decentralization in Indonesia, the policies of each district / city have varied greatly with regard to sustainable development, along with the increasing number and needs of the population. By utilizing the available financial and potential, the district / city conducts a program of sustainable development activities, one of which is water resources. Problems arise when the affairs of water resources involve mutual interests between districts / cities, often with regional and sectoral egos. Therefore, the need for cross-sectoral and inter-regional coordination and cooperation is formulated by considering environmental sustainability and sustainability, especially water resources. Efforts to conserve and utilize water resources must be balanced in order to realize sustainable use of water for the welfare of the entire population both present and future generations.