FAO Appoints Alue Dohong as New Asia Pacific Representative and Assistant DG

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, has appointed Alue Dohong as Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, effective May 15, 2025.  The Indonesian national brings extensive experience in environmental management and sustainable development to his role. Prior to … Read more

Bali bans small plastic bottles to tackle waste crisis and microplastics: ‘urgent matter’

A sweeping new ban on small plastic water bottles in Bali has triggered backlash from Indonesia’s beverage and plastics industries, even as environmental advocates hail it as a bold step toward tackling the island’s growing waste crisis and microplastic contamination. Governor I Wayan Koster, who launched the Bali Clean Waste Movement last month, has framed … Read more

The Unique Features of UNESCO’s Meratus Geopark

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Meratus Geopark, located in South Kalimantan Province, has been officially designated as part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGG). This decision was made at the 221st session of the UNESCO Executive Board held in Paris, France. The Secretary of the Meratus Geopark Development Agency, Hanifah Dwi Nirwana, expressed her appreciation for this … Read more

The Unique Features of UNESCO’s Meratus Geopark

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Meratus Geopark, located in South Kalimantan Province, has been officially designated as part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGG). This decision was made at the 221st session of the UNESCO Executive Board held in Paris, France. The Secretary of the Meratus Geopark Development Agency, Hanifah Dwi Nirwana, expressed her appreciation for this … Read more

Indonesia: Heavy Rain Warning

Archyde Indonesia Braces for heavy Rains: BMKG Issues Urgent Weather Alert for April 6-7, 2025 Table of Contents 1. Indonesia Braces for heavy Rains: BMKG Issues Urgent Weather Alert for April 6-7, 2025 2. Monday’s Forecast: continued Risks 3. BMKG’s Call to Action: Preparedness is Key 4. Expert Analysis and Practical Implications 5. Areas Under … Read more

Giant Tectonic Plate ‘Pontus’ Discovered: Understanding Earth’s Mysterious Subduction History

Unveiling Pontus: The Disappeared Giant Tectonic Plate In a groundbreaking study, scientists have uncovered evidence of Pontus, a long-lost giant tectonic plate that once blanketed a quarter of… The post Giant Tectonic Plate ‘Pontus’ Discovered: Understanding Earth’s Mysterious Subduction History appeared first on NewsyList. Source link