Consolidated and compiled By Happy Tarumadevyanto | Independent Consultant | Environmental Asia | happy.devyanto@environmental.asia A “thriving landscape” signifies a healthy, resilient, and flourishing environment that supports both ecological well-being and human prosperity. It goes beyond mere survival or sustainability, aiming for a state of active growth, regeneration, and vitality. Here’s a breakdown of what it typically means:…
Consolidated and compiled By Happy Tarumadevyanto | Independent Consultant | Environmental Asia | happy.devyanto@environmental.asia LEI (Lembaga Ekolabel Indonesia) faces notable challenges in developing dynamic capabilities, despite involving many experts. These challenges, which manifest in inconsistencies and limited continuous learning, can be attributed to several core factors: Inconsistent Implementation and Commitment Over TimeOne of the main issues is…
Consolidated and compiled By Happy Tarumadevyanto | Independent Consultant | Environmental Asia | happy.devyanto@environmental.asia The struggles faced by voluntary certification systems, like the Indonesian Ecolabeling Institute (LEI), offer vital lessons on why consistent implementation is so critical. Despite significant initial support from both domestic and international sources, in terms of resources, expertise, and good intentions, LEI’s impact…
Consolidated and compiled By Happy Tarumadevyanto | Independent Consultant | Environmental Asia| happy.devyanto@environmental.asia Increasing children’s interest in learning in villages requires a holistic and creative approach, considering potential differences in access and facilities compared to urban areas. Here are some realistic strategies that can be applied: 1. Involve Local Communities and Parents A child’s interest in learning…
The involvement of Amnesty International in a meeting with the DKI Jakarta Governor to address the flooding issues in Meruya Selatan brings a wave of fresh hope. This engagement signifies a crucial step in elevating local environmental concerns to a higher level of human rights advocacy. Significance of Amnesty International’s Involvement Amnesty International, a renowned…
Exchange Program & Landscape Leadership Camp ASIA 2025: Strengthening Social Forestry Through Youth Leadership LATIN, in collaboration with the Green Leadership Forum, CIFOR-ICRAF, and Patera Foundation, held the Exchange Program & Landscape Leadership Camp ASIA 2025 from April 23–28, 2025. The program took place across two of LATIN’s learning landscapes: Cibulao (Bogor) and Cipeuteuy (Sukabumi)….
Social Forestry is a key strategy of the Indonesian government to reform forest management by providing legal access to surrounding communities and Indigenous Peoples (MHA) to manage forests. This policy aims to reduce poverty, unemployment, and inequality in access to forest resources, while simultaneously ensuring forest sustainability. Key Schemes of Social Forestry Through Social Forestry,…
#EUDR: Are we missing the mark? In countries like Ghana and Indonesia, where smallholders are responsible for a large portion of agricultural production, the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is not fully supporting these vital producers. By not prioritizing smallholder inclusion, the EUDR risks leaving out an essential part of the solution to combat commodity-driven…
LATIN and British School Jakarta Develop Social Forestry Learning Model for Young Students On May 8–9, 2025, LATIN held another Experiential Learning activity with students from the British School Jakarta (BSJ). This event was a collaboration between LATIN and Odyssey Institute, aiming to introduce the values of Social Forestry to younger generations through hands-on, experience-based…
Application dateline 1 June 2025 The Turtle Conservation Fund is currently accepting applications for its grant program to support pilot conservation initiatives for tortoise and freshwater turtle species. Priority for funding is given to projects that focus on tortoises or freshwater turtles that are already highly threatened according to the IUCN Red List or the…
