The Tale of Two Ports in Indonesia
Maritime logistics and connectivity is vital for Indonesia, but the country’s ports need improvements in order to reduce the costs associated with moving goods. President of the World Bank Group Jim Yong Kim visited two ports in Jakarta, and the differences in operations and equipment between the two reveal why the country’s logistics costs are so high– among the highest in East Asia. The World Bank Group is increasing its support for Indonesia’s efforts to strengthen maritime logistics and improve ports infrastructure, in order to lower costs and boost the country’s competitiveness.
On International Day, Ban says biodiversity is essential to sustainable development, eradicating poverty
Variety of life on Earth is essential for the welfare of current and future generations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today on the International Day for Biological Diversity, as he called on the international community to recommit to reduce the rate of biodiversity loss particularly as the United Nations prepares to adopt a new set of development goals.
3 Steps to Decarbonizing Development for a Zero-Carbon Future
Getting to zero net emissions and stabilizing climate change starts with planning for the long-term future and not stopping at short-term goals. It means getting prices right as part of a broad policy package that can trigger changes in both investments and behaviors, and it requires smoothing the transition for those most affected.
Senior UN official tells Forest Forum how it can contribute to sustainable development
A new international agreement on forests should aim at advancing implementation of sustainable forest management and bring about a reversal of deforestation, the President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) said this morning.
Condet Community Attempt to Make Ciliwung River Green Again
Greenhouse Gas Benchmark Reached
Deforestation Monitoring in Indonesia Hampered by Regulations
Global Carbon Dioxide Level Hit Record High
Tens of Factories in Cilegon Produce Hazardous Waste
Banten provincial Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPDB) lists 78 factories allegedly generating toxic substances and hazardous waste (B3). These are petrochemical factories that produce produce plastics and carbons.
New sustainability agenda must harmonize man’s relationship with planet – UN Assembly President
As United Nations Member States prepare to adopt and move toward implementing a new development agenda, the President of the General Assembly said it is critical to ensure that “a harmonious relationship with our planet underpins our quest to achieve sustainable development.”
