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January 29, 2015

REDD+ agency closed down ‘is not in accordance’ to Indonesia-Norway agreement

Jakarta, Ekuatorial – Dissolving Indonesia’s agency on reducing emission from deforestation and forest degradation, or REDD+, into the Ministry of Environment and Forestry was ‘no doubt not in accordance’ to the country’s bilateral agreement with Norway made in 2010, said Heru Prasetyo, now former head of REDD+ agency, in Jakarta, on Thursday (29/1). The agreement, […]
January 8, 2015

Walhi Aceh : Leuser is ‘for sale’ in carbon market

The situation is much different compare to then Aceh Governor Irwandi Yusuf. During his time, he said, government was led to climate change issues. This story also appeared in Atjeh Post Forced eviction of villagers living at Leuser National Park is blasted as new colonialism from the government as they had signed an agreement related […]
December 30, 2014

Scientists : Climate change threaten Indonesia’s food security

Jakarta, Ekuatorial – Scientists on Monday (29/12) dubbed climate change as big threat for Indonesia’s food security as there were decreasing pollinators leading to declining plants productivity. “With three to nine percent natural pollinators decreasing can contribute to drastic decline of crops and plantation productivity. Even a research in US stated that pollination by bees […]
December 24, 2014

Indonesia turns to marine to combat climate change

Jakarta, Ekuatorial – As Indonesia step up its maritime resources, senior official for climate change negotiation said on Tuesday (23/12) that they will develop marine as renewable energy potential. “We have forgotten that 70 percent of Indonesia’s areas is ocean. Indonesia is a nation with a huge potential for renewable energy from marine sector. We […]
December 1, 2014

Climate science and technology in Indonesia are still weak : official

Jakarta, Ekuatorial – Ahead of Lima Climate Conference, official said that science and technology related to climate change in Indonesia was still limited. As a result, it had contributed to lack of adaptation and mitigation programs in the country. “Technology and science are extremely important in dealing with climate change. They will increase country’s vulnerability […]
November 25, 2014

DNPI : Adaptation urgent to tackle climate change related natural disasters

Jakarta, Ekuatorial – Around 80 percent of natural disasters in Indonesia caused by climate change which place adaptation efforts more crucial to tackle by government, said an official in Jakarta, on Tuesday (25/11). “There are two impacts [of climate change], which are direct impacts such as floods, droughts, landslides, and sea level rise. Meanwhile, indirect […]
September 25, 2014

REDD+ is valuable yet forest fires still ravaging Indonesia

Jakarta, Ekuatorial – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stated that Indonesia’s forest conservation project, or mostly known as REDD+, has proven to be a valuable modality in the efforts to address deforestation and forest degradation. The statement was delivered at the Indonesia’s REDD+ Forum on Wednesday (24/9) in conjunction with the 69th session of the United […]
September 11, 2014

Indonesian scientists developed carbon storage technology

Bogor, Ekuatorial – Indonesian scientists were testing out technology to absorb carbon dioxide back into the earth as part of climate change mitigation programs, said a senior scientist, on Thursday, in Bogor. Scientists of Geotechnology Research Center, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), have been testing carbonation technology to absorb carbon dioxide at limestone mound in […]
September 10, 2014

Composting to prevent forest fires in West Lampung

Bandar Lampung, Ekuatorial – Instead of land clearing and burning, composting and charcoal can be made as alternatives to increase production but also prevent forest fires, said an official on Wednesday (10/9), in Lampung. “We have been giving trainings on how to prevent forest fires to farmers in Sukapura village, Sumber Jaya of West Lampung […]
August 28, 2014

Climate Change and Health (III)

Being breeding grounds for mosquitoes infected malaria and dengue fever, Ternate and Cimahi started to act up against these diseases. Besides fogging program, Ternate Health Agency also initiated a free-give-away nets program for citizens to be installed in their house ventilation with the hope to clear away mosquitoes. In addition to the net program and […]
August 28, 2014

Disease and Climate a New ‘Partner in Crime’

Even with smile on his face and the agility of an eleven year old, Syahrul can never be too tired or symptoms of malaria can recur. Syahrul’s father, Alim, said that his son has malaria relapsed for seven times if he got too tired. Ekuatorial, Ternate – Although Alim said that his house was clean […]
August 28, 2014

Silent Invasion to the Highland

Malaria and dengue mosquitoes propagate quickly to the highland, which is almost impossible to find a decade ago. Global warming triggered the epidemic. Ekuatorial, Ternate and Cimahi – Until now, malaria and dengue fever still become a pandemic in various tropical countries. Indonesian Health Ministry also said cases of malaria in Indonesia is still high, […]

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