eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, August 17, 2026 – If Brazil is the new frontier for Dutch investment, Indonesia is the old one that never really closed. For four centuries the two countries’ histories have been entangled — colonially, then commercially, and now, increasingly, technically. The Netherlands is Indonesia’s second-largest trading partner in Europe and its biggest European…
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Forests That Feed People eyesonindonesia In the 1980s, a Swiss farmer named Ernst Götsch arrived in the drought-cracked hills of southern Bahia, Brazil, and did something that looked, to his neighbors, like madness. Instead of clearing more land, he planted it thicker — banana next to eucalyptus next to cacao next to forest hardwood —…
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An opinion piece on behalf of Suriname by Anton JieSamFoek As the world searches for ways to confront the climate crisis, one conclusion is becoming unavoidable: cutting emissions alone will not be enough. Climate science is clear. Alongside rapid emissions reductions, we must also remove carbon dioxide already in the atmosphere. What has gone up must…
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eyesonindonesia This 5-day “Vines & Volcanoes” itinerary takes you from the modern cellars of the south to the high-altitude volcanic peaks and the heritage vineyards of the North Bali coast. It focuses on sustainability, community-supported viticulture, and boutique, eco-conscious stays. Itinerary Overview Day 1: The Modern Coastal Cellar Start your journey in South Bali/Gianyar to…
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