Deadline 15 September 2024 The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations, is now accepting applications for the 2025 session of the United Nations – The Nippon Foundation (UNNF) Fellowship Programme. Fellowship Offers: Stipend and book allowance Eligibility Criteria To qualify, candidates…
We at ECOCERT South East Asia & Pacific fully support this Green Claim Directive as it delivers a strong message to all operators in the region fully committed to organic and sustainable practices and who work hard everyday to keep their commitments to Act for a Sustainable World ! IFOAM Organics Asia Vietnam Organic –…
Indonesia’s COP}30 preparation is undermined by consultations that are skewed toward technical and economic priorities. The dominance of government bodies, high-emission industries, and certain academics ensures that market and feasibility issues are addressed, but this narrow approach systematically excludes genuine learning about climate justice and essential social-ecological impacts.
Many of the world’s problems could be resolved if we approached them with a cool head. We tend to be overly self-critical, but the pressure to constantly adapt and change to keep pace with the times is immense—and this frequently, if not always, leads to self-inflicted stress.
Reference of diagram https://dml.or.id/climate-change-adaptation-and-mitigation/ This is a central challenge in Indonesia’s climate policy. The relationship between Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) and the commitments to mitigation and adaptation is extremely close and inseparable. 🌳 The Link between Forests, Mitigation, and Adaptation 🗣️ The Importance of Dialogue and Inclusivity The greatest challenge lies in bridging the implementation…
Consolidated By Happy Tarumadevyanto | Independent Consultant | Environmental Asia | happy.devyanto@environmental.asia The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is deeply committed to ensuring that forest management is not only environmentally sound but also socially beneficial. This means a holistic approach to improvement across various sectors, with a strong focus on the well-being of communities that depend on forests….
Consolidated By Happy Tarumadevyanto | Independent Consultant | Environmental Asia | happy.devyanto@environmental.asia A short dialogue with FSC DG on June 26, 2025. Integrating multi-business forestry, including the development of ecosystem services, into FSC certification will indeed make the evaluation process more complex. However, this is a crucial step forward to ensure comprehensive forest sustainability. Expanding the Scope…
Deadline 23 November 2025 The D-Prize offers a unique opportunity for changemakers to create lasting impact by launching new social ventures focused on expanding access to proven solutions in low- and middle-income countries. We award startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new organizations. We believe the world needs more social impact organizations,…
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…
