In a recent article of 17 February on CNN Go, CNN selected the Komodo seas in Indonesia’s East Nusatenggara province amongst ten of “Asia Stunning Underwater Sites”. Besides Komodo, CNN also recommended three other Indonesia dive sites, these are the Derawan Islands in East Kalimantan, Raja Ampat in West Papua, and Tulamben in Bali, as [...]
At a recent meeting of environment ministers in Nairobi, Kenya, the Indonesian government said it had applied a “green economy” concept in its national development programs. The statement was made by Indonesian Environment Minister Gusti Muhammad Hatta at the 26th session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum, which took place from Feb. 21 [...]
Jakarta says it wants to lure 21 million tourists in 2011, up from 17.5 million in 2010. The Jakarta Culture and Tourism Agency wants to attract 19 million domestic visitors to Jakarta in 2011, up from 17.5 million in 2010, and 2 million foreign tourists, up from 1.89 million, agency head Arie Budiman said on [...]
Indonesia is expected to become the first Asian country to conclude a legal timber trade agreement with the EU after negotiators on both sides agreed to conclude the agreement within the next three months. The agreement, namely the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade – Voluntary Partnership Agreement (FLEGT-VPA), is expected to serve as a [...]
Tackling climate change can at times seem to be at odds with ensuring economic growth and alleviating poverty. I believe, however, that the only way to truly succeed with either of these goals is by striving to reach them all. Climate change, poverty, population growth, and food, water and energy insecurity are mutually reinforcing. None [...]
The International Youths Conference 2011 is expected to inspire youths from around the the world to do something about climate change. “The youths with innovative and creative ideas are the government’s partners and that they deserved a role in the fight against climate change,” Youths and Sports Affairs Ministry’s deputy for youth empowerment Alfira Salam [...]
A woman in white danced slowly around the mask of Rangda. Her eyes were shut but her steps were steady and her undulating arms never touched the man balancing the sacred mask above his head. Clanging cymbals and rumbling gongs filled the night air, but the dancer was in a trance, responding to the music [...]
Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Ibu Negara Ani Yudhoyono, saat membuka pameran koleksi kain batik milik Ann Dunham, ibunda Presiden AS Barrack Obama di Grand Indonesia, Selasa, mengatakan batik yang merupakan warisan budaya dunia asal Indonesia, menjembatani pemahaman budaya antara Indonesia dengan Amerika Serikat melalui koleksi yang dimiliki Ann Dunham. “Batik Indonesia selain warisan budaya juga [...]
Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Murid-murid Sekolah Dasar Indonesia diperhitungkan oleh sejumlah negara pada ajang olimpiade internasional bidang sains dan matematika tingkat SD mulai diperhitungkan, demikian Direktur Pembinaan TK dan SD Ditjen Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah (Mandikdasmen) Depdiknas, Mudjito AK di Jakarta, Selasa. “Kalau dua atau tiga tahun lalu, kehadiran delegasi Indonesia masih sebatas sebagai [...]
Program Overview The 3rd DREaM International Students Summer Program is proudly organized by the Office of International Affairs with the relentless support and contribution of student volunteers. It is scheduled to be taking place on June 26 – July 6, 2011. We expect 100 students from different countries to join in this event. The activities [...]
