The practice of land mafia is alleged to have made a loss of most of the area in Kendari bay area. On the south side of the bay Kendari for example, the area that was once filled with mangrove is now displaced and become a ponds and construction of buildings. Read full text on Suarakendari.
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The Damage Of Coral Reefs In Sumbawa
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) found a lot of damage the coral reefs that are marked by the blackened rubble as a result of fishing using explosive materials (bombs). “This activity has continued until today. The sound of bombs heard at each dive site, ” said Tasrif Kartawijaya, Program Coordinator Lombok – WCS Indonesia. Read full […]
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Although Sued, Ciliwung Concretisation Project Continues
Jakarta, Ekuatorial – Considered damaging the environment and not having the AMDAL or Environmental Impact Assessment, Condet Ciliwung Community (Komunitas Ciliwung Condet / KCC) sued the Ciliwung Concretisation Project to State Administrative Court, in Jakarta. Condet Ciliwung Community (KCC) sued the Jakarta Governor’s Decree No. 365 by 2014, Joko Widodo about determination of the location […]
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Mount Slamet produce The Smoke Eruption 17 Times
Within six hours, Mount Slamet produce 17 times the eruption of brown smoke as high as 100 to 500 meters on Wednesday (08.20) 06.00 to 12.00 hrs. Geological Disaster Mitigation Volcanology Center (PVMBG) also recorded 16 times eruption earthquake and 215 times earthquake blast. Read full text on Energitoday.
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Aceh Government Will Rehabilitate Tripa Swamp
Head of the Aceh Forest Service, Husaini Syamaun expressly said in the directives of the Aceh Governor, the status of Tripa Swamp which has been damaged will be rehabilitated. “While the remaining forest will be maintained,” said Husaini. Read full text on Acehterkini.
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Aceh Governor Held A Coffee Morning With Environmental Activists
Aceh Governor Dr. Zaini Abdullah held a coffee morning with environmental activists from several Non Governmental Organization (NGO). In that occasion, to the NGO activists, Zaini Abdullah explains a few things related to illegal mining. “Regarding Illegal Mining, this time we’ve made the moratorium, especially iron ore, gold and others. The governor also said that […]
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There Are Hundreds Hotspot In Riau And Kalimantan
Sawit Watch detailing the results of its monitoring in 1-5 August 2014, there are 15 hotspots in Riau. While in Kalimantan, there are 190 hotspots. Each, 162 points in West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan 21 points, 4 points in East Kalimantan, and 3 points in South Kalimantan. In Papua found 4 hotspots. Coordinator Sawit Watch, Jefri […]
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Vandana Shiva: Our Seed Our Future
Jakarta, Ekuatorial – The seed is the starting point of a food system. When the seed is ruled by some group, then the food system will be controlled by that group. This was disclosed by Vandana Shiva, an eco-feminists, philosophers, writers, scientists and activists of the world from India at a public lecture entitled “Our […]
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Measure The Role Of Forests In Climate Adaptation
We all know that forests play a role in mitigating climate change. However, we don’t know what kind the ability of forest that can help us to adapt to climate change? This knowledge gap has prompted a study of forest-based rural community strategy in a bid resilience against climatic variations across three continents. Preliminary results […]
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Gili Trawangan Cleaning Activity To Celebrate Independence Day
To celebrate the 69th Independence day of Indonesia, residents, business hotels, elementary students, and foreign tourists on the resort island of Gili Trawangan conduct environmental clean-up activities (16/8). “The activity picking up garbage,” said Gili Eco Trust Coordinator Delphine Robbe. Read full text on Lomboknews.