North Maluku administration is gearing up to leave its dependence on rice and switch to sago, its local food. The local government is planning to reinforce the consumption sago through policies and technology. A move that was met with enthusiasm by local people who are struggling to keep up with the rising price of rice. Read full report here.
Category: Sustainability
Pride Encourages Sustainable Fishery In Six National Parks
Rare Indonesia said they succeeded encourage the change of fishermen behaviour to support sustainable fishery in Indonesia. By promoting no-take-zone. The Program is run in cooperation with the Ministry of Forestry (Kemenhut), Ministry Of Marine Affairs&Fisheries and several other institutions. A Program called Pride has been conducted since 2001 by Rare Indonesia and its partners. […]