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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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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