Tag: Indonesia
In treasured islands, Indonesia halts mining
Conservationists praise move that protects one of the most biodiverse marine areas on Earth. A jewel of the “Coral Triangle” just got a reprieve. The government of Indonesia announced this week that it had revoked the mining permits of four companies operating in Raja Ampat — an island chain in the country’s eastern province of…
In Indonesia, villagers find innovative ways to adapt to climate change
Climate change is already affecting people around the world — so adapting is crucial. In some places, at least, people are finding innovative ways to adapt, according to new research. A new study shows that using nature to adapt to intense storms and drought can be affective for thriving in a changing climate. In some…
Indonesia protects ‘walking sharks.’ Are other sharks next?
The Indonesian government has granted six species of threatened “walking sharks” the highest level of protection across all national waters — a move experts hope will lead to the conservation of other sharks, whose numbers have plummeted due largely to the shark fin trade. “Walking sharks are small, charismatic and absolutely harmless to humans. Our…
Indonesia launches free meals program to fight stunting
By The Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s new government started an ambitious $28 million project Monday to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition and stunting although critics question whether the nationwide program is affordable. The Free Nutritious Meal program delivers on a campaign promise by President Prabowo Subianto, who…