Accelerating the Ecosystem for Green Business and Investment through Ekonomi Membumi Coalition
With the initial mission of Pratisara Bumi Foundation to foster sustainable economic development in Indonesia that is based on local wisdom, PBF launched the #EkonomiMembumi campaign through its INKURI program. Now, #EkonomiMembumi is scaling up nationwide into a multi-stakeholder coalition under the Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi (KEM) or Economy Membumi Collectives. Recently, the Collectives held a Matchmaking session that connected dozens of MSMEs, investors, donors, government, and MSMEs enablers as the stakeholders of green investment, aiming to help MSMEs in navigating through the landscape of impact investing in Indonesia.
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Indonesia Taking Care of Mother Earth throughout the Years
Though global awareness of the environment has just only spiked after the Stockholm Conference, Indonesia has been seeking various ways to protect the environment since its independence. Green Growth program, Low Carbon Development, and Carbon Taxation are among the actions taken by the government to preserve the environment. Let's keep up with Indonesia's effort in protecting the mother earth in this blog post!
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Maximizing the Potential of Dukuh Village, Bali, through Eco-Friendly Gebang Home Design
More than half of Indonesian citizens are living in the city. Each year, more and more people are leaving their villages to move to urban areas. This trend is predicted to continue until 2045, with around 70% of the population living in the city. Many people migrate from villages to urban areas as cities are often deemed to be more developed - more opportunities and better education. However, this claim may not be entirely true.
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Environmental, Social, and Governance: A Practical Guide for Business Owners to Build a Sustainable Business
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing is a topic of conversation among the next generation of investors lately. Youth all around the world is getting more conscious than ever about where they invest their money. A 2019 report shows that 95% high net worth millennials exhibit an interest in sustainable investing that considers the ESG track record of the company. Hence, business owners are encouraged to rethink how they should conduct their business to avoid greenwashing and have a good ESG track record.
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