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Indonesia has int`l tropical peat center

As a country with very large peat-lands, Indonesia has become a reference for countries around the world on peat-land ...

World`s environment ministers attend meeting in Bali

Environment Ministers from various countries will attend the 4th Intergovermental Review Meeting on the Implementation ...

Indonesia committed to protecting seaweed and forest ecosystems

The government of Indonesia said it is committed to recovering balance in seaweed ecosystem and preserving its ...

Surabaya to be role model for waste management

The Mayor of Surabaya, Tri Rismaharini (Risma), has expressed hope that the waste management in East Java provincial ...

Disappearing Swiss snow likely linked to global warming: study

In Switzerland, snow is disappearing and it is probably linked to global warming, the University of Geneva said ...

Indonesia successful in peatland management: UN

Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Erik Solheim, praised Indonesia`s efforts in ...

Indonesia becomes global model for peatland restoration: UNEP

Indonesia is the worlds model for restoring peatlands, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). ...

Indonesia to reduce plastic wastes by 70 percent

The Indonesian government is committed to reducing plastic wastes by 70 percent by the end of 2025, initiated with the ...

Government should prevent production and circulation of lead paints: NGO

Non-governmental organization (NGO) Balifokus Foundation has called on the government to prevent the production and ...

Coral reefs, vital for maintaining food supply

Coral reefs are not just beautiful but also crucial for maintaining the food supply for millions of people living ...

Manado holds consultative meeting on sustainable management of coral reefs

As many as 61 countries, including Indonesia, are participating in a consultative meeting on the sustainable ...

Wildlife trafficking represents serious crime: Indonesian NGO

Illegal wildlife trade is a serious crime that according to the United Environment Program (UNEP) is similar to drug ...

public awareness of wildlife protection

Every effort must be made to raise public awareness of wildlife protection after many large mammals such as Sumatran ...

Call to action for "Age of Food Efficiency" delivered at Carrier's World Cold Chain Summit to reduce food waste

- Making a bold declaration at its World Cold Chain Summit to Reduce Food Waste in Singapore last month, ...

Orangutans need immediate protection

The world celebrated International Orangutan Day on August 19 to recognize the great ape and to help encourage the ...