Grants are expected to be funneled directly to indigenous peoples and local communities and impact 30 million people in Indonesia.
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Shark trade: From resource-stricken fishers to the absence of fisheries data
With no access to capital and the absence of government assistance to fish in the open sea, fishers in Sangihe resort to loans to make ends meet.
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Shark trade: Hunted at sea, collected in Sangihe, shipped to Manado
Amid government monitoring and permit requirements, shark fishing and trade remain scarce, fishing boats unregistered in Sangihe Islands.
Posted inSpecial report / Ocean and maritime
Shark trade: Unsupervised shark fishing and trade continue in Sangihe
Amid their protected status and absence of government supervision, sharks in the waters of North Sulawesi are at the mercy of fishers.
Posted inSpecial report / Ocean and maritime
Wakatobi tackles plastic waste through early education
An environmental group engages students through participatory learning to raise awareness about marine and plastic waste.
Posted inSpecial report / Urban
Robust research into air pollution’s impact on women is needed
To learn how air pollution is specifically affecting women and other vulnerable groups, more Indonesia-based research is needed, experts say.
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Jakarta’s effort to boost participation in vehicle emissions test [2]
Joint effort with the police department is key to conducting emissions tests effectively in Jakarta and its surrounding areas, expert say.
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Indonesia backs hydro to power new capital city
A dam with Chinese backing is slowly being built, but may impact Indigenous villages and the environment, Yovanda Isabella writes.
Posted inSpecial report / Urban
Jakarta’s shift to EV: When will residents make the change?
Jakarta rides the EV wave to curb air pollution and help achieve its emissions target. But what does it take for residents to make the switch?
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Jakarta’s effort to boost participation in vehicle emissions test [1]
A Jakarta governor’s regulation requires vehicles to undergo emissions tests. Its implementation still requires a comprehensive plan. This is part one of a two-part story.