10 Interesting Fact About Environmentalism

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• Indonesia has more than 17,000 islands and has a very rich biodiversity, with more than 300 species of mammals, 1500 species of birds, and 17% of all plant species in the world.
• Indonesia also has several active volcanoes, including Mount Merapi, Mount Kelud, and Mount Sinabung, which plays an important role in the regional ecosystem.
• Indonesian Rain Forest is home to some of the rarest plants and animals species in the world, including orangutans, Sumatran tigers, and Javan rhinos.
• Indonesia is also one of the largest producing greenhouse gas emissions in the world because of the many deforestation activities, forest burning, and the use of fossil fuels.
• Indonesia has taken action to fight climate change, by introducing various policies and programs, including national action plans about reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Indonesia is also one of the largest countries in the world in terms of palm oil production, which is often criticized because of its negative impact on the environment and human rights.
• Many environmental organizations and local communities in Indonesia work hard to fight for environmental sustainability and fight deforestation, including Greenpeace Indonesia and Walhi (Indonesia's Environmental Forum).
• Indonesia has a number of amazing national parks and nature reserves, including the Gunung Leuser National Park, Komodo National Park, and Pulau Seribu Nature Reserve.
• Some regions in Indonesia have also adopted green technology, including solar power plants and waste treatment programs.
• Indonesia continues to struggle to create a balance between economic development and environmental protection, by building a green economy and raising public awareness about the importance of protecting nature.