Observing the fate of the Mount Lawu WKP Geothermal Exploration
The geothermal exploration at Mount Lawu has yet to be continued. Pertamina ensures that exploration has not stopped even though the community and local government refuse.
If you cut down a (mangrove) tree, you must replace with ten seedlings
Previously, many residents in Sungai Nibung Village, West Kalimantan, exploited their mangrove forests. As their understanding has increased, they have agreed rules to conserve mangroves and develop the potential of non-timber forest products.
Knitting the threads of Hope for Organic Agriculture in Aceh
Since the Covid 19 pandemic, the kamiKITA community has taken the initiative to promote organic-based urban farming. In addition to helping family food security, the opportunity for the organic food market in Banda Aceh City is also still wide open.
Assessing Electronic Waste Management
Electronic waste management in Indonesia has not received serious attention. In fact, it needs to be managed carefully because it contains pollutants that are toxic and harmful to the environment and health.
Green Investment Policy and Its Economic Value
The economic value of ESG-based investments cannot be fulfilled yet, because the return on investment is small. The government needs to make policies that take into account the economic value of green investment.
Collaboration between the Kehati Foundation and IDX in Green Investment
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) collaborates with the Sri Kehati Foundation in designing a stock index through ESG scoring which can be used as a reference in assessing how ‘green’ an issuer company is. The assessment is based on three aspects, environmental, social, and governance.
Green Investment Is Not Just Branding
For issuers, green investment products or implementing sustainable business principles is actually profitable, as they are considered more interesting by investors.
Uncovering the Power of Institutional Investors in Green Investment
Institutional investors, such as life insurance, mutual funds, and pension funds, have great potential for developing green investment. Unfortunately, there are several things that deter institutional investors from green investment instruments.
Harvest Season for Green Investment
In Asian countries, especially in Indonesia, there is still little interest in green investment as it’s seen as ‘less attractive’. However, green investment products have continued to increase since 2020.
Blessings of the Used Cooking Oil The Charitable Blessings of Used Cooking Oil: A Healthy Environment
This is the story of Mak Lili, a resident of Kedaung Kali Angke, Cengkareng, who coordinates the collection of used cooking oil in her neighborhood. She benefits from a cleaner environment while helping people in need.