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Urgent Action Needed to Reach International Climate Deal: Experts
October 02, 2015
Asia and Europe are currently at the centre of the climate change debate, with Asia being a key player in the global energy sector, and Europe at the forefront of setting a global deal to reach ambitious climate and energy targets.
Renewable Energy Investment Remain Low
September 28, 2015
The Energy and Mineral Resource Ministry recorded that investment value in the renewable energy sector for 2015 had only reached US$1.17 billion, or equals to 26 percent from the targeted US$4.8 billion.
Drought, 4,000 ha of Rice Harvest in Banten Fail
September 28, 2015
Thousands of hectares of agricultural land in Banten province experienced crop failure due to drought that swept across the province in the past few months.
Haze Worsening, Regions Assessed Slow In Anticipating Disaster
September 16, 2015
Regions are considered slow to anticipate catastrophic forest fires that led to haze in some areas of Sumatra and Kalimantan. Interior Minister Tjahjo Kumolo said local governments did not perform preventive measures despite having been warned by the central government.
Global Warming Hiatus Could be Coming to an End: UK`s Met Office
September 13, 2015
Record temperatures and changes to climate patterns in the world’s oceans are among signs that a global warming pause is coming to an end, Britain’s Met Office said in a report on Monday.
Water Reservoirs in Yogyakarta Start to Dry Out
September 13, 2015
Several water reservoirs in Yogyakarta, particularly the ones in Gunungkidul, are drying out. To cope with the prolonged drought, authorized bodies have taken some actions, one of which is to drill 100-meter deep water wells.
Tangerang to Make Tanjung Pasir Mangrove Forest Recreational Area
September 06, 2015
Government of Tangerang Regency, Banten, turns mangrove forest in Tanjung Pasir Village, Mauk Subdistrict, into a marine and culinary tourism destination.
Trees Improve Pollution Dispersion in Cities
September 06, 2015
Trees in cities throughout the UK could be significantly improving the quality of the air we breathe by decreasing pollution levels for pedestrians, researchers from the University of Leicester have revealed.
Trees in cities throughout the UK could be significantly improving the quality of the air we breathe by decreasing pollution levels for pedestrians, researchers from the University of Leicester have revealed.
Central Jakarta Owns 96 Waste Banks
September 06, 2015
For waste management, the Central Jakarta Administration utilized 96 waste banks spread at government offices and residential areas.
Timor-Leste and Indonesia cooperate on forest and water management
September 02, 2015
Timor-Leste (East Timor) and Indonesia have agreed to cooperate on managing forest and water resources along their common border, two of the matters considered at a meeting of the respective ministers from the two countries.