Posts in Sustainability
Local traditions promoting nature conservation: Sasi and Nyepi Segara

There are numerous adat communities across Indonesia holding valuable local wisdoms working toward the sustainability of the Earth. Sasi from Maluku and Papua, and Nyepi Segara from Bali are among them. They have been proven to work in harmony with the environment for centuries. Not only do they reserve as the philosophical foundation of adat communities, but they are also of practical use to protect mother earth. Sasi and Nyepi Segara can be great examplar on how local traditions are bringing tangible benefits to the environment.

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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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Sustainable food for everyone: food forest!

The forests we know are often associated with their rich and pristine wilderness, biodiversity, and landscape. There are various trees, plants, and animals living vicariously through themselves. Forests are self-reliant. They exist and grow on their own without any human intervention - and they turn out to be very spectacular! So, why don’t we grow our vegetables and fruits this way?

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