A strategy that prioritizes sustainable development is needed to save West Kalimantan’s forests.
Tag: climate change
Climate refugee threat looms over islanders as crisis worsens
The impacts of the climate crisis may force the residents of Pari Island in Thousand Islands regency out of their homes and become climate refugees.
When floods hit the Kerinci Highlands for more than a month
Deforestation in the upstream area of Batang Merao is believed to be the cause of the floods that inundated the Kerinci highlands for more than a month.
Application of biotechnology in dealing with climate change
Biotechnology plays a vital role in addressing climate change. How the biotech industry can help develop climate-resilient crops and recycle waste.
Keberlanjutan pangan di tengah krisis iklim
More adaptive food management is becoming increasingly important to anticipate the impacts of the climate crisis that disrupt productivity.
Women’s double burden due to air pollution in Marunda flats
Detty Revolyatuti (63) still feels pain in the middle of her stomach. It has been four months since she underwent surgery at a hospital in North Jakarta. This woman, born in Banjarmasin, was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia in July 2022. This condition occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through a hole in the […]
Youth behind push for climate adaptation in East Flores
Farmers in East Flores no longer rely on cocoa to fulfill their basic needs. The youth are raising awareness, advocating adaptation to climate change.
Moving Everest Base Camp a ridiculous plan, says record-holding climber
World-record climber Kami Rita Sherpa tells The Third Pole what climate-driven changes he has seen in a 30-year Everest career – and why he thinks moving Everest Base Camp is not a solution.
Climate change potentially increases the risk and spread of lymphatic filariasis
Pekalongan residents clean the environment from potential mosquito breeding places to reduce the risk of spreading filariasis. Expert say one health approach is needed to overcome further spread.
Climate change is threatening to impede efforts to overcome dengue in Venice of Java
The Semarang City has been dubbed as quite successful in its efforts to tackle dengue. However, experts say climate change presents new threats and will potentially trigger a rise in cases.