The lack of clean water has significantly affected the daily lives of residents, impacting health, education, and economic activities. Women from Makassar, supported by local NGOs, have taken action to demand government intervention and a long-term solution to the water crisis.
Category: Sulawesi
Indonesia struggles to protect Banggai cardinalfish
The aquarium trade devastated wild populations. Conservation and restoration is now on the agenda, but management and data gaps remain.
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.
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.
Shark trade: Tighter, better coordination of fishing traffic needed in Sangihe
The coordination of institutions overseeing fishing and product distribution in Sangihe could use some harmony to improve monitoring and data collection.
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.
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.
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.