May 20, 2014 representatives from 29 countries and 13 international organizations declare a communique to formulate important issues and emergency threats about coral reefs around the world and to take steps to guarantee the sustainability of marine resources. The ratification of the communique held in World Coral Reef Conference or WCRC, May, 14-16, 2014 in […]
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MIFEE Program, Forest will be Cleared in Large Scale
Most areas of Merauke was used for Integrated Food Program acreage And Energy Estate (MIFEE). Forest area in the region will be cleared in order to be used as a large-scale plantation and agriculture. Data from the Investment Development Agency of Merauke District shows that there are currently 35 companies are actively proceeding, whereas the […]
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Hydropower Construction Plan in Sentani Lake Papua
Construction of Hydroelectric Power Plant (HEPP) will be conducted in Lake Sentani, Jayapura regency, Papua next year. In addition to Lake Sentani, investors are also eyeing the mining excavation C in East Sentani and stone mining areas for renewable energy Unurumguai. [Read full text on Tabloid Jubi]
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Water Pollution in Rancaekek West Java Exceeds the Capacity
Rancaekek district in West Java, experienced a water pollution that already exceeds the capacity of Cikijing river which headwaters is in Sumedang and its downstream in Bandung regency, since the development of the textile industry. Locals complained contamination occurred in 4 villages, namely village Jelegong, Bojongloa, Linggar and Sukamulya, District Rancaekek, which is thought to […]
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The Conference Continues in Manado, As Well As Coral Devastation
Amid World Coral Reef Conference-WCRC in Manado since May, 14 2014, protest and act against mining activities in their water area by the society and environmental activist on Bangka Island, East Likupang Sub-district, North Minahasa Regency , North Sulawesi increasingly. On Bangka Island’s water areas which is only 35 km away from the headquarters of […]
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Fertilizers Scarcity and El Nino Threatens Rice Production in West Java
Head of Agriculture and Foodstuffs of West Java Diden Trisnadi expressed concern about the threats that will be faced by farmers, that is the scarcity of fertilizers and the El Nino phenomenon. El Nino threatens rice production due to the long dry season drought that could lead to drought. Department of Agriculture anticipates the possibility […]
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Keeping Mangrove, Bringing Back Antoni Fish to Bangga Waters
Antoni fish or Kapia fish in Tomini Bay waters, especially in the Village Bangga, Sub-district Paguyaman, beach of District Gualemo, the population is reduced. This was due to the rampant harvesting of mangroves for firewood. Then, local government established Tomini Program for mangrove conservation, by seeking alternatives to firewood and doing mangrove seedlings. [Read full […]
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Geothermal Exploitation in Rajabasa Mountain can Cause Water Crisis
Rajabasa mountain exploitation for geothermal management assessed will cause the destruction of nature, such as loss of spring water sources. The exploitation can make the South Lampung regency, especially in the area of three districts, namely Penengahan, Kalianda, and Rajabasa will experience a water crisis. Civil society Indonesian Environmental Forum (Walhi) regretted the forestry ministry […]
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Yogyakarta Enters Dry Season
Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) has entered the dry season and will continue until October. Throughout the season, the potential for drought-scale disturbances will prolong for about 1 month. That’s because the impact of a weak El Niño storms. Local people are encouraged to be aware of areas prone to drought. [Read full text on […]
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10 Institution Receive Mangrove For the Future Grants
A total of ten civil society organizations in Gorontalo and North Sulawesi receive grants in small grants facility program Mangroves For the Future (MFF). The ten institutions will move in Pohuwato District, Gorontalo and South Bolaang Mongondow (Bolsel), North Sulawesi. [Continue Reading on Degorontalo]