Source: ANTARADate: September 30, 2021 Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia continues to realize the global commitment to preserving water resources ahead of the G20 presidency in 2022, Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar stated at the virtual High-Level Dialogue on Water on Wednesday. Acco...
UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge 2021: Recognizing the Role of Young People in Sustainable Development
The world is changing – and it is changing fast. The emergence of modern technologies and rapid shifts in social, economic, and political aspects have increased the urgency to adopt more sustainable methods of living. As a new set of challenges come to the fore, it seems necessary to think ahead ins...
Biosphere reserves in Nusa Tenggara
We are reaching to the end of the series! Here's some interesting facts about biosphere reserves located in the beautiful Nusa Tenggara islands! Not to show special favouritism, but pssst.. expect to hear more about the last biosphere reserve on UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge 2021 through Indones...
Biosphere reserves in Kalimantan
Borneo is said to be one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, being home to an estimated 15,000 different plant species. Here's some facts about Kalimantan's biosphere reserves! Click here to see Biosphere Reserves in Nusa Tenggara!
Launch of Policy Briefs Dealing with Greater Jakarta Floods in Times of Climate Change
Press release: Friday, 10 September 2021 - 10.00-12.00 CET/15:00-17:00 WIBFor more information, please e-mail: [email protected] Due to concerns over the massive flooding in the Jakarta area, a group of researchers and multidisciplinary professionals in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy in...
Biosphere reserves in Sulawesi
The world's eleventh-largest island in the world has 5 biosphere reserves in it, what are they? Click on the right button to read more! Click here to see Biosphere Reserves in Kalimantan!
Biosphere reserves in Sumatra
Now on to the Island of Golds! Supporting a wide range of vegetation types that are home to a rich variety of species, what about biosphere reserves located in Sumatra? Click on the right button for more! Click here to see Biosphere Reserves in Sulawesi! Infographic by: Keylin Vind...
Indonesia looking to groom entrepreneurs for fisheries sector
Source: New Straits TimesDate: September 20, 2021 THE INDONESIAN government hopes to groom 1,000 new entrepreneurs in the fisheries sector three years from now. This was revealed by Marine and Fisheries Product Competitiveness director general Artati Widiarti, according to the Antara news agency. Th...
Floods Inundate Three Villages in Gorontalo, 275 Families Affected
Source: CNN IndonesiaDate: September 17, 2021 Jakarta, CNN Indonesia - Floods submerged three villages in Gorontalo Regency, Gorontalo Province on Friday (17/9) afternoon. A total of 275 families (KK) with a total of 929 residents were affected by the flood. The three flooded villages were Tolite Vi...
Biosphere reserves in Java
There are 19 biosphere reserves in Indonesia, of which 5 of them are located in Java Island. Can you name it? Click on the right button for more! Click here to see Biosphere Reserves in Sumatra!
Circular Economy: An Opportunity to Transform Urban Water Services
Source: World BankDate: September 16, 2021. As cities grow, so do urban water challenges. It is estimated that the urban population worldwide will nearly double by 2050 — an increase that has serious implications for water demand in cities.Urban water demand is expected to rise to 30 percent of the...
Indonesian fishers should be masters in their own country: KSP
Source: ANTARADate: September 14, 2021 Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian fishers should be masters in their own country and enjoy an improved standard of living and economic prosperity, Presidential Chief of Staff (KSP) Moeldoko has stressed. Moeldoko made the remarks while overseeing the signing of a m...
As climate talks near, pressure grows on Asia to cancel new coal projects
Source: The Jakarta PostDate: September 14, 2021 New coal projects in decline as financing disappearsAsia at the center of world's remaining coal pipelineMeasures needed to mitigate unemployment, inequalities With six nations accounting for over 80 percent of planned new coal projects globally...
What do you know about the Biosphere Reserve?
Biosphere reserves are sites established by countries and recognized by UNESCO to promote sustainable development. Have you checked our previous post about this? If you haven't, you surely want to check it out here before we jump into a sea of facts about biosphere reserves in Indonesia in our #Bios...
Indonesia’s First Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant to Support Energy Transition
Source: World BankDate: 10 September 2021. JAKARTA, September 10, 2021 – The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$380 million loan to develop Indonesia's first pumped storage hydropower plant, aiming to improve power generation capacity during peak demand, while support...