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These young women dedicate themselves to protecting the environment. Some are keeping a watchful eye over ecosystems, while others are mobilizing communities, educating the younger generation and defending the environment. In spite of their sometimes trying journey, these women have continued forward.
Solfarina’s meeting with Dita, a female elephant with a limp, changed her life. Solfarina and Rimba Satwa have served as a shield that protects the elephants in Sumatra’s forests.
These women dedicate their time to protecting the environment. They spend days at a time in the jungle.
The destruction of mangrove forests prompted restoration work on the south coast of Malang Regency, East Java. Lia Putrinda and her father have consistently been on the front lines.
Environmental conservation is these four women’s primary focus. Some dive directly into the field, to rivers, fields, and the sea, while others are choosing to share their knowledge and experience to future conservationists.
Garda Pangan is a response to the country’s irony: 60 percent of Indonesia’s trash consists of leftover food although many in the country cannot have decent meal.
Five young women are mobilizing communities in their own regions to effect change, from waste management to environmental advocacy and indigenous rights. After surmounting various obstacles, these women have achieved success.
Sri Tiawati was adamant to build a school for her tribe in Semeriot village. She was once embarrassed to have been a native of Dayak Punan.
They began with the need for self-fulfillment, and ends up passing on their knowledge about taking care of the environment. Four young women successfully build an education program, using resources available around them.
Environmental damage, land dispute, and disruptions to marine life motivate these four women to engage in environmental and community rights advocacy. They persist, even in the face of frequent threats.
Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo: Returnees Will Be Sent Back
In order to take advantage of sagging prices, Pertamina plans to buy oil in bulk. The problem is where to store it.
Some special staff members of President Joko Widodo drew attention over possible conflict of interests in some government projects.
The appointment of millennials as special staff members is being labeled a political image building strategy.
The Foul Smell of Imported Waste
Ramadan Repose
Lasma Natalia counseled the residents of Indramayu and Cirebon in their struggle against a coal-fired power plant construction project. She helps with legal education and assistance during trial.
Police arrested and intimidated some activists. Many things do not add up.
The oil-and-gas upstream industry is revising its 2020 targets, as it gets hit from all sides.
Thousands of garbage-carrying containers filled with plastic scraps mixed with waste are seen piling up at the Tanjung Priok and Banten Ports.
The directorate-general of law enforcement at the environment and forestry ministry formed a special task force to deal with the problems of plastic waste import.
TEMPO of the March 31-April 6, 2020 edition carried a report in the Economy section entitled Piles of Waste Problems. I would like to highlight several matters in that report.
SOCIAL distancing because of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to pollution levels falling and a cleaner environment. Political decisions are needed to make this change permanent.
Conflicts of interest of two millennial members of the special staff shows the poor accountability within Jokowi’s administration.
The government is appearing increasingly authoritarian during this Covid-19 pandemic. This could damage its credibility.
The collapse in world oil prices sparked calls for the government to reduce fuel prices. There is a risk of losses at a time of considerable global economic uncertainty.
THE 2020 pandemic: it is not only the virus that is spreading so fast, but also questions. Uncertainty, in other words.
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