By Bolun With the 4th largest population in the world, Indonesia has shown strong ambitions in fighting climate change. The G20 presidency in 2022 also enabled Indonesia to act proactively and show climate leadership on the international stage. In this article, we showcase five initiatives that have the potential to shape Indonesia’s climate efforts. 1. The […]
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By A A ISAACTAMSON Gender discrimination has changed its garment. It is very much alive today in almost all countries just as it was full of might and power yesterday, but most nations that have succeeded in trimming some of its arms may not recognize its appearance. However, even the blind in Uganda can see it.
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Combating drought, one garden at a time WFP/Souleymane Ag Anara | A woman waters a community garden under a baking sun in Satara, Niger. Ms. Saidou is one of many farmers who have benefited from the World Food Programme’s (WFP) integrated resilience initiative, which was started in Niger and four other Sahel countries—Burkina Faso, Chad,
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Everybody within the neighborhood knows that empty-headedness is her major deficiency. She was a punctual student famous for always accompanying her peers to school. Her primary and secondary schoolmates were sure that they won’t regret gambling their thoughts in thinking that she won’t further. Paradoxically, this soft-spoken damsel graced with flare–sapid skin has never been
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Extreme weather caused two million deaths, cost $4 trillion over last 50 years WMO/Muhammad Amdad Hossain | Seasonal rain regularly causes floods in Chittagong, Bangladesh. WMO reported that weather, climate, and water-related risks caused close to 12,000 disasters between 1970 and 2021. In developing countries, 90% of deaths and 60% of economic losses were attributed to
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India is a land of contrasts, with vibrant colors, bustling cities, and rich cultural heritage. However, beneath the surface lies a growing problem: air pollution. According to recent reports, India ranks among the top ten most polluted countries in the world, with devastating effects on human health, wildlife, and the environment. What is Project Ibtida?
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By Bolun This is a Diinsider original article that discusses how businesses can promote sustainability in Indonesia, covering a wide range of topics such as quality education, youth development, healthcare, climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable finance. This piece is the first half of the article. 1. The Vision of Achieving Quality Education Indonesia has a
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The American Rapper and activist, Richard Williams popularly known as Prince EA is one of the leading voices that have expressed concern about the role of the school system in this 21st century. The school, he declared in the video I sued the school systems (2023) is “turning millions of people into robots” killing the creativity of learners by making
New UNESCO report reveals $97 billion barrier to reaching education targets © UNICEF/Josue Mulala | Fourth-grade students attend class at their new school, which was rebuilt after it was destroyed by fighting in the Kasai-Oriental province of DR Congo The study placed a strong emphasis on Goal 4 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which calls for
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#BreakFreeFromPlastic Youth Summit 2023 gathers young people for skills building and a united campaign against plastic pollution. Manila, Philippines—Over 300 young people from around the world gather on April 14-15, 2023, for the #BreakFreeFromPlastic Youth Summit 2023 to share their voices and skills for a future free of plastic pollution. The two-day virtual event serves as a
