Strengthening journalists’ literacy in climate and environmental issues and giving more space to youth in the media is believed to be critical as election year closes in.
Category: REGION
SIEJ visits ABC to discuss anoa conservation efforts
The Manado Anoa Breeding Center is the sole conservation center for the endangered species. IUCN estimates 2,499 anoas left on Sulawesi.
Green investment commitment at World Coconut Day in Gorontalo
Collaboration to realize green investment in coconut commodities can promote sustainable development.
CREA: Suralaya coal power plants threaten health and economy
Based on CREA’s maximum assessment, pollution from the Suralaya Steam Power Plant causes 1,640 deaths each year.
Sangihe youth push back against mining in the island
The recent revocation of mining permit in Sangihe prompted its youth to band together in protecting and preserving the nature of the small island.
Mining permit in Sangihe revoked, islanders remain vigilant
Save Sangihe Island (SSI) is ready to take TMS back to court if the government grants another mining operation on the island.
Boosting maritime sector through coastal community resilience
Development policies need to identify the potential of and challenges faced by coastal communities.
Sinakak fishers resort to compressors for better income
Despite the risks, fishers continue to use compressors to make a living. Journalist Febrianti met with Jertianus from Sinakak to learn more.
Fishermen struggle as octopus population in Mentawai dwindle
In what was known as the octopus center in Mentawai, the waters off Sinakak have much less to offer today as fishers struggle to find the eight-limbed mollusc.
Uncovering Indonesia’s illegal shark trade [2]: Regulators and traders play cat and mouse
Companies and individuals trading sharks and rays illegally use various methods and loopholes to avoid regulations and detection.