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Various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are members of the Indonesian People’s Faction submitted a motion of no confidence over the Omnibus Law’s ratification.
The Indonesian bank giants fund sectors that are at risk of destroying forests. Three of the four banks are State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN).
Experts at the 2019 Emergency Action Plan (EAP) workshop predicted the sumatran rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) population drop to less than one hundred.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) asserts that land and forest fires affect the ozone layer’s condition. Fires release smoke with organic compounds into the atmosphere. This smoke lasts a long time, worsen ozone depletion.
The massive production of bottled drinking water (AMDK) processed in the market is adding pollution load to the environment. Amidst the effort to reduce plastic packaging, some mineral water company choose to use single-use gallons.
Indonesian weather modification technology or Teknologi Modifikasi Cuaca (TMC) used to control forest fires in some regions might alter with the flood. High rainfall intensity has caused flooding in Indonesia, namely Central Kalimantan, West Kalimantan, and South Kalimantan.
Kalimantan Indigenous and Community Empowerment and Research Foundation (YPPMMA-KT) reveals local regulation over customary forests are yet to be passed.
According to Director of Auriga Nusantara Foundation Dedy Sukmara, hotspots are the main culprit of land and forest fires. Most of these hotspots are peatland. Data from Auriga Nusantara shows ten provinces in which land and forest fires emerge.
In August, Indonesia received USD 103.78 million from the Global Climate Fund (GCF). Executive Director of Madani Berkelanjutan Foundation, Muhammad Teguh Surya, argues that the fund needs to be prioritized to reduce deforestation and degradation at the site level.
We might feel safer with piles of cleaning products at home. However, are these cleaning products safe for the environment?
According to Muryanto, Biomass Energy and Environment researcher from Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia, The Indonesian Academy of Sciences, the answer is: not so much.
International Orangutan Day is celebrated on August 19 aiming to increase awareness on the endangered species.
AMAN’s secretary general said that relocating capital city should be cautious about transferring more problems to indigenous peoples.
Jakarta (Greeners) – An analysis by Global Fishing Watch (GFW) Indonesia revealed that foreign activities in Indonesian waters drastically decrease after Minister of Marine and Fisheries Affairs, Susi Pudjiastuti, banned […]