Climate change literacy can curb polarization
Collaboration to strengthen climate change literacy is needed to sensitize the public on environmental conditions.
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Dreams of a breathable city: Curbing air pollution in Jakarta
Jakarta collaborates with regional administrations to tackle air pollution. While experts call for better evaluation and sanctions.
North Sulawesi fishers worry as sea temperature rises
The rising sea temperature is making tuna scarce off the coast of Southern Bolaang Mongondow district in the northern part of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island.
Sorting food waste as a way to reduce emission
When optimized, organic waste management can lead to reduction of 10.92 million tons of waste ending up in landfills annually, official say.
Conservation bill must consider role of indigenous peoples
CSOs believe the conservation bill must shift away from a state-centered model and actively include indigenous peoples in its creation and implementation.
Latest EU regulation may be a way to safe Indonesia’s forests
A number of environmental CSOs believe the EU regulation on deforestation free products can strengthen efforts in forest protection.
A local food in Mentawai Islands’ Sipora under threat from logging
Deforestation disrupts and threatens cultivation of toek, a source of protein for natives in Mentawai Islands’ South Sipora.
SIEJ: Strengthening journalists in environmental reporting is paramount
Increasing environmental knowledge and capacity will boost public awareness of good environmental practices, disaster mitigation, and climate policies.
Tire particles, an underestimated source of pollution
Tire particles can cause pollution that is many times worse than that produced by cars, according to research.
Illegal gold mining threatens food resilience, health of millions
Two decades of illegal gold mining in Jambi has led to the destruction of thousands of rice fields and mercury contamination in its rivers.