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Greener Pastures: Reforestation Taking Root in Indonesia’s Mining Scars

Greener Pastures: Reforestation Taking Root in Indonesia’s Mining Scars

eyesonindonesia Indonesia, a nation rich in natural resources, faces a significant challenge: the environmental and social consequences of widespread mining activities. However, a promising solution is emerging – reforestation efforts are reclaiming despoiled lands, offering a glimmer of hope for a more sustainable future. Ground Zero: Where Reforestation Efforts Thrive The most significant reforestation initiatives…
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The Dance of Carbon: How CO₂ Shapes Our Forests

The Dance of Carbon: How CO₂ Shapes Our Forests

eyesonindonesia 1. The Love-Hate Relationship with CO₂ Plants and trees have a complex relationship with carbon dioxide (CO₂). On one hand, CO₂ is their lifeblood—a vital ingredient for photosynthesis, the magical process that turns sunlight into energy. During this dance, plants absorb CO₂, release oxygen, and grow. But like any intricate tango, there’s a twist:…
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The Plastic Waste Pollution in the Philippines

A Cleaner Future for All is possible. eyesonthephilippines Amsterdam, 14 June 2024– With its breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant communities, the Philippines faces a growing crisis that threatens its environment and well-being: plastic waste pollution. In recent years, the archipelago has witnessed a surge in plastic waste, from urban centres to remote beaches.   In this document we’ll…
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The Tide of Change: Nanoflow’s QUANT and the Seawater Revolution

The Tide of Change: Nanoflow’s QUANT and the Seawater Revolution

eyesonindonesia In a world thirsting for sustainable mobility, the German company Nanoflowcell has cast a stone into the waters of innovation, creating ripples that promise to transform the landscape of transportation. Their pioneering 48V electric car, the QUANT, isn’t just another electric vehicle (EV); it’s a harbinger of a future where the oceans themselves fuel…
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How to measure the risks and impact of financing on nature

How to measure the risks and impact of financing on nature

eyesonindonesia Understanding nature-related risks and impact and how you can manage those risks and impact is the ambition of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). The TNFD is an international partnership of, among others, the United Nations and WWF that Rabobank has been a co-developing member of since its foundation in 2021. After two…
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Nusantara

Building Nusantara: Indonesia’s Vision for a New Capital

eyesonindonesia 1. The Relocation Endeavor: From Jakarta to Kalimantan Indonesia, a sprawling archipelagic nation, has embarked on an ambitious journey to shift its capital city from Jakarta to Kalimantan. This move aims to address pressing challenges faced by the current capital, Jakarta, which grapples with severe traffic congestion, air pollution, and environmental strain11. Let’s delve…
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Netflora: Empowering Indonesia’s Rainforests with AI

eyesonindonesia 1. Introduction The lush rainforests of Indonesia, akin to the Amazon, harbor immense ecological wealth. These verdant ecosystems, however, face mounting threats from deforestation, illegal logging, and climate change. Enter Netflora, an ingenious AI technology developed by Embrapa, which holds the promise of revolutionizing Indonesia’s forest conservation efforts. 2. Netflora: A Beacon of Hope…
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Hydrogen

Brazil World Champion cheapest green hydrogen production

Rotterdam World Champion transportation into Europe a.oerlemans/eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 26 april 2024– Brazilian development bank BNDES,  the largest financier of renewable energy in the world is investing another 15 and 20 billion dollars per year until 2040 in green hydrogen and in improving ports to transport green hydrogen from Brazil to Europe.  The South American giant, will produce…
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Belém, Para, Brazil, center of bioeconomy Amazonia

Belém, Pará, Brazil, center of bioeconomy Amazonia

For a year, the center of the climate world eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 24 april 2024– In 2025, the climate summit, COP30, will be organized in Belém.  Why it is so special that it takes place there and why a visit by agricultural and nature organizations before the COP is worthwhile. The Dutch LNV is committed to…
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Ecological Agriculture in Indonesia

Ecological Agriculture in Indonesia: Nurturing Prosperity and Nature

eyesonindonesia 1. The Rise of Social Enterprises in Rural Indonesia In the heart of Indonesia’s rural landscapes, a quiet revolution is underway. Social enterprises (SEs) are emerging as beacons of hope, bridging the gap between economic prosperity and environmental stewardship. These SEs, rooted in ecological principles, offer a fresh perspective on sustainable development. Let’s explore…
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