BPKEL has the Following Responsibilities :
- Prepare a Management Plan for the Leuser Ecosystem Area
- Manage the Leuser Ecosystem Area Including the Implementation of Conservation and Area Safeguarding Protection Activities, Restoration of Area Functions, Monitoring Activities and the Utilisation of Environmental Ecological Services in a Sustainable Manner
- Conduct Delineation of the Leuser Ecosystem Boundary with Local Communities and the Relevant Agencies
- With Local Community Elements, Conduct Safeguarding Activities and Support Law Enforcement Against Violators in the Leuser Ecosystem
- Optimise the Participation of Local Communities in the Supervision of the Leuser Ecosystem
- Prepare Implementation Guidelines Relating to the Management of the Leuser Ecosystem Area
- Formulate Policies for the Sustainable Utilisation of the Area
- Implement the Sustainable Utilisation of the Leuser Ecosystem Area
- Regulate and Promote the Sale of Carbon Credits for Aceh
- Cooperate with the Relevant Agencies and/or Other Stakeholders in Order to Support the Management of the Leuser Ecosystem Area
- Compile Plans and Manage Finances Relating to the Management of the Leuser Ecosystem Area
- Conduct Programmes for Resettlement for Residents in the Leuser Ecosystem Area
BPKEL has the Authority :
- to Manage the Leuser Ecosystem Area in Aceh by Protecting, Safeguarding, Conserving, Restoring Area Functions and Utilizing the Area Sustainably
- to Coordinate and Cooperate with the City/ District Government and Other Parties in the Management of the Leuser Ecosystems
- to Control the Issuance of Licenses for the Sustainable Utilisation of the Leuser Ecosystems
- to Seek Funds for the Management of the Leuser Ecosystems
- to Coordinate the Handling of Problems or Conflicts in the Leuser Ecosystems and Give Directions and Suggestions for Their Resolution.