Recognition of women’s rights in managing the resources around them is a government obligation that must continuously be monitored. But this must go hand in hand with educating women about their rights and how they can fight for these rights.
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Covid-19 Pandemic is a Dire Warning About Current Biodiversity Condition, Researchers Say
Environmental damage has not been considered when devising policies aimed at anticipating the rise of new viruses, even though more and more research show the two are closely linked.
Customary Society, Guardians of the Wakatobi Sea
The District Head Regulation issued in 2018 is intended to empower indigenous peoples to defend their rights, in addition to fighting for environmental conservation work. However, a review on a number of regulations at the provincial and central levels are needed for this Perbup to function properly.
Seeds of hope from a coastal village in Indonesia
How mangroves keep Bedono village from disappearing. Sea level rise is said to be one of the leading cause. Hartatik reports from Bedono, Central Java.
Tidal floods in Central Cava put women’s health at risk
Thousands of residents in Pekalongan City have been inundated for decades, living in poor sanitation, and are exposed to various diseases. Declining sanitation has the greatest impact on women.
UN Climate Summit Ends in Failure
The Madrid summit reached no consensus on carbon markets, paying for climate-realted loss and damage or long-term finance for developing countries.
Riau’s Annual Fire and Smoke Calamity
Riau has announced state of emergency since February 19, 2019 while all schools in Pekanbaru have been closed since September 11, 2019, due to worsening air pollution that have reached unhealthy levels. While the Riau Regional Disaster Management Agency noted, for the period from January 1 to October 6, 2019, the total area of land burned in Riau had reached 9,120.5 hectares.
Deforestation in Halmahera Paves Way for Palm Oil Industry
The expansion of private oil palm plantation in Gane Dalam, Halmahera is inevitable. Some residents choose to stay on the remaining land they have. Some of them sold their land and become labourers on the plantation. While environmentalists ask the government to review permits and policies that are deemed as not in favour of the local community.
Covering China’s Belt and Road Initiative Isn’t Easy. Here’s Why.
The Chinese government injects financial assistance into infrastructure development in over 60 countries, through the Belt and Road initiative that is expected to benefit 4,4 billion people across the globe and contribute USD21 trillion to the global GDP. Journalists from Asia, Africa and South America discuss the media coverage of the mega project in their respective countries.
Karimunjawa fishermen step up to conserve the critically endangered Hawksbill Turtle
Turtle eggs trade and meat consumption are the two biggest challenges in the conservation effort of the endangered hawksbill species. However using persuasive approach, conservationists at the Karimunjawa National Park, work together with fishermen to protect the sea-dwelling testudines.