Let’s Get to Know How to Make Your Own Ecobricks!
Raise your hand if you still use plastic bags or other plastic-based items! You’re probably aware that plastic waste has a negative impact on the environment. According to data from Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the country generates 64 million tons of plastic waste each year, with 3.2 million tons ending up in the water. […]
Let’s Get to Know the Importance of Peatlands!
Indonesia, behind Brazil, has the second largest wetland, according to Global Wetlands data. The country’s peatland or wetlands area is estimated to be 36,458,236 ha. It’s quite large, right? Perhaps some of you have heard a lot about peatland. But do you really know what peat is and why it is so important to the […]
5 National Parks in Maluku & Papua You Should Know!
Eastern Indonesia’s natural beauty and wealth are undeniable. The islands of Papua and Maluku are home to beautiful seas, abundant forests, as well as hills and mountains that are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Many of these natural environments have been designated as national parks in order to preserve biodiversity. That […]
3 Youth Environmental Communities in Indonesia You Should Know!
Young people’s attention to environmental issues is growing these days. Many people have realized that the earth’s condition is worsening due to a variety of issues, including forest destruction, rising global temperatures, a large amount of waste and pollution, and many others. This increased awareness is certainly a good thing, but it is not enough. […]
Stop Wasting Food! Here are the Environmental Impacts of Food Waste!
Raise your hand if you frequently don’t finish your meal and discard the leftovers? Do you realize that the leftover food you throw away will become food waste, which is Indonesia’s major contributor to waste? According to data from the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), the number of food waste in Indonesia reaches 23 million […]
Let’s Get to Know More about E-waste and How to Manage Them Properly!
There are now numerous environmental movements actively working to address the waste problem. For instance, the act of picking up trash together, recycling plastic, and so on. However, in Indonesia, there haven’t been many serious movements or efforts to address the e-waste problem. It’s unfortunate, because electronic waste is one of the types of waste […]
Here are Knowledge and Skills an Environmental Diplomat Should Have!
The world is currently experiencing a climatic crisis. Many factors contribute to this, including the degradation of forest functions and excessive pollution levels from industry. If we do nothing to address the climate crisis, there will be an increasing number of natural disasters that can affect humanity in the future. Furthermore, the world is becoming […]
3 Young Indonesian Environmental Diplomats You Should Know!
Our earth is currently not doing well. There are numerous environmental issues, such as forest destruction, waste problems, excessive air pollution, and so on. Seeing all of this, we can’t just stand by and do nothing since it is everyone’s responsibility to protect the environment. In Indonesia, a growing number of young people are becoming […]
Sasi Nggama: A Tradition of Protecting the Sea in Kaimana
Have you heard of Kaimana before? This maritime area’s name may not be as well-known as Raja Ampat, Wakatobi, or Bunaken. However, it turns out that the waters of Kaimana, in West Papua, are truly amazing! According to the exploration conducted by Conservation International Indonesia, the waters of Kaimana are home to 937 species of […]
5 Indonesian Environmental Documentaries You Should Watch!
Environmental documentaries have been increasingly popular in recent years. There are documentaries about forest destruction, plastic waste, present damage to our marine habitats, and other environmental issues. Have you ever watched any environmental documentaries? The existence of these films is certainly a significant step toward raising public awareness of what is going on in nature. […]
“I am Native, I Want to be Self-reliant”
The spirit of independence is deeply rooted within Muhammad Kasim Ombaier’s heart. The Kaimana born man in West Papua realized the tourism potential could be well managed to grow local economy. Kasim spoke his experiences as the owner of homestay at Namatota Village to 18 participants of School of Eco Diplomacy (SED) Beginner Class in […]
Kaimana Calls for Eco-Diplomat
The potential of marine and fishery resources in Kaimana Regency, West Papua Province, leads to big responsibility to all stakeholders to keep protecting them. Young people is expected to play major role to conserve ecosystem and call for public participation. The statement was addressed by Kaimana Regency Secretary, Luther Rumpumbo, on the Basic Class of […]
Waste, Major Concern of Maluku Young Kewang
Single use waste polluting land, coastal areas and sea at Maluku Island has drawn young people’s concerns during the School of Eco Diplomacy (SED) Maluku Young Kewang. The training was organized by EcoNusa Foundation collaborating with Moluccas Coastal Care (MCC) on 11-15 March 2021 at Gunung Api Island, Banda District, Central Maluku Regency in Maluku Province. […]
