Introduction Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is sinking into the sea at an alarming rate. This is due to a combination of factors, including rapid population growth, inadequate infrastructure, and climate change. As a result, the city is facing a range of challenges, from flooding to land subsidence. Fortunately, there are a number of measures…
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eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, 14 May 2023– Back in September 2021, Indonesia had started exploring the potential of green hydrogen as an alternative energy source, but concrete developments and plans may have evolved since then. Green hydrogen refers to hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources, such as wind or solar power, through a process called electrolysis. Green…
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World temperatures are rising because of human activity, and climate change now threatens every aspect of human life. Left unchecked, humans and nature will experience catastrophic warming, with worsening droughts, rising sea levels and mass extinction of species. The world faces a huge challenge, but there are potential solutions. What is climate change? Climate is…
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River Recycling Initiatives eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, May 10th 2023– Plastic pollution has emerged as a global environmental crisis, with rivers serving as significant contributors to the problem. In Indonesia, a country known for its diverse river systems, the issue of plastic waste poses a serious threat to both the environment and public health. To combat this…
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eyesonindonesia Few countries have changed as much over the past 60 years as Indonesia. Lambert Grijns, Dutch ambassador in Jakarta, has been closely connected to the country since childhood. What changes has he seen? In which areas do the Netherlands and Indonesia cooperate? And what exactly is the Erasmus Huis? You were born in Indonesia…
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Producing batteries for electric vehicles requires environmental and geopolitical trade-offs eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, 16 april 2023– In a miserable year for initial public offerings, Indonesia’s capital is turning heads. The Jakarta Stock Exchange enjoyed record ipo volumes in the first quarter. The $800m raised in these flotations outstripped the sums drummed up on Hong Kong’s or New York’s stock exchanges…
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Winners from China, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore Geneva, July 19, 2022PR/2022/892 Small and medium-sized enterprises from China, Japan, the Netherlands and Singapore are the first-ever winners of WIPO’s new Global Awards program, which recognizes exceptional enterprises and individuals using intellectual property (IP) to make a positive impact at home and abroad. In an awards ceremony held…
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Expert Group Circular Water (Partnership) New partnership: Global Expert Group Circular Water. Initiated by the Dutch Expertgroep Circular Water of the Dutch Water Alliance. The kick off is on Wednesday 22nd March – World Water Day – launching its first publication: a ‘BLUEPRINT FOR A CIRCULAR WATER SMART SOCIETY’ with tangible solutions for the practical…
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Investments, Employment and Talent development eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, 1 April 2023– There is a great possibility that, if handled well and carefully, football has a great, great future ahead in Indonesia. As it can also be the start of a new industry, with many and several opportunities for investments, work and talent developing. In recent years, professional soccer…
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