Derawan Pilots Island-based Waste Management with Plastic Smart Cities Framework
Inauguration of Derawan Island Waste Sorting House is set for Wednesday, 11 February 2026, in Derawan Island Village, Berau, East Kalimantan. Known for its stunning marine life, Derawan Village in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, has become a growing gateway for marine tourism. But as tourism expands, so do waste management challenges—especially for an island village located inside a Marine Protected Area. The island’s 80 non-residential buildings—including hotels and restaurants—generate an average […]
Coral Triangle Nations Convene for Pivotal Talks on Groundbreaking Regional Strategy to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution
Bali, 8 July – Government officials, NGOs, and technical experts from across the Coral Triangle region convened this week for a landmark meeting for the development of a comprehensive regional strategy to address waste management issues in the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystem. The gathering marks a pivotal moment in regional collaboration, aligning local efforts […]