Merging the Environment and Forestry Ministries
President Joko Widodo's merging of the environment and forestry ministries has received mixed reviews.
Walhi and Greenpeace oppose the move. Leaders from both non-governmental organization argue that the Environment Ministry should be kept independent and strengthened so as to better oversee the Forestry Ministry, rather then combined with one of Indonesia's most corrupt institutions.
Tempo
November 4, 2014
President Joko Widodo's merging of the environment and forestry ministries has received mixed reviews.
Walhi and Greenpeace oppose the move. Leaders from both non-governmental organization argue that the Environment Ministry should be kept independent and strengthened so as to better oversee the Forestry Ministry, rather then combined with one of Indonesia's most corrupt institutions.
"The environment is an important issue which deserves its own minis
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