Kalimantan

DANA and Ant Group Announce Local Women Entrepreneur Winners of the Inaugural SisBerdaya Program

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Monday, June 5, 2023
Technology, Women, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Small Business, Networks, Consumer, Data Management, Consumer protection, IDR, Jakarta metropolitan area, Financial services, Java, Ant Group, OJK, Senior advisor, Hope, Woman, QRIS, MSME, Multimedia, DANA, Strategic management, Financial Services Authority (Indonesia), Dream, Area, MSME & Startups Forum - Bharat, Bank Indonesia, Communication, Growth, Bank, Textile, Empowerment, Female, Economy, Rattan, Management, Kalimantan, Informatics, Sulawesi

SisBerdaya, a local initiative by DANA and Ant Group dedicated to empowering Indonesian women entrepreneurs mainly from ultra-micro and micro businesses, announced six Grand Winners in Jakarta.

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  • SisBerdaya, a local initiative by DANA and Ant Group dedicated to empowering Indonesian women entrepreneurs mainly from ultra-micro and micro businesses, announced six Grand Winners in Jakarta.
  • The six Grand Winners stood out based on their business plans presented during the final pitching competition.
  • The SisBerdaya program has demonstrated that collaboration is one of the keys to achieving economic independence for Indonesian women."
  • “The successful completion of the inaugural SisBerdaya marks an exciting beginning for the winners and outstanding businesswomen from the program to pursue their dreams and inspirations.

Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Collaborates to Restore Mangrove Forests in Seruyan

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Geography of Indonesia, Kalimantan, Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve, Rimba, Administrative divisions, Central Kalimantan, Tanjung Puting, Tanjung, Tabalong, Mangrove, Seruyan Regency

Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve, Tanjung Puting National Park and Seruyan District Government are in collaboration with the community in replanting 30,000 mangrove seedlings (Rhyzophora sp) in Tanjung Siamuk Beach, Sungai Undang Village, Seruyan District.

Key Points: 
  • Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve, Tanjung Puting National Park and Seruyan District Government are in collaboration with the community in replanting 30,000 mangrove seedlings (Rhyzophora sp) in Tanjung Siamuk Beach, Sungai Undang Village, Seruyan District.
  • The Seruyan mangrove forest area is located in Seruyan Hilir and Seruyan Hilir Timur sub-districts, which is just South of the working area of Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve and Tanjung Puting National Park.
  • The mangrove planting program in Seruyan, is expected to be one of the most impactful contributions we can make in mitigating the climate crisis," said Rimba Raya Executive Director Sylviana (Sylvi) Andhella.
  • The restrictions did not dampen the spirit of all teams involved in our mangrove ecosystem restoration efforts in Seruyan District, Central Kalimantan.

Founder of The Orangutan Project receives major Australian honor

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Friday, February 21, 2020
Natural environment, Environment of Indonesia, Mammals, Orangutan, Kalimantan, Mammals of Borneo, Balikpapan, Borneo, Australian Orangutan Project, Orangutan Island

In the Australian honors system, the Medal of the Order of Australia confers recognition for outstanding achievement and service.

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  • In the Australian honors system, the Medal of the Order of Australia confers recognition for outstanding achievement and service.
  • Cocks established The Orangutan Project in 1998 and has now been working directly with orangutans for more than 30 years.
  • Since 1998, The Orangutan Project has contributed more than $14 million directly into orangutan conservation.
  • Founded by world-renowned orangutan expert Leif Cocks, The Orangutan Project's goal is to ensure the survival of the orangutan species in their natural habitat.For more information, visit https://www.theorangutanproject.org

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) and Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) Release Six Orangutans in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

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Friday, December 20, 2019
Orangutan Foundation International, Orangutan, Southeast Asia, Kalimantan, Mammals, Natural environment

CENTRAL KALIMANTAN, Indonesia, Dec. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Six orangutans-- four males and two females-- have been released into natural habitat reserves in Central Kalimantan this week, marking the latest successful collaboration between Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) and Orangutan Foundation International (OFI).

Key Points: 
  • CENTRAL KALIMANTAN, Indonesia, Dec. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Six orangutans-- four males and two females-- have been released into natural habitat reserves in Central Kalimantan this week, marking the latest successful collaboration between Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) and Orangutan Foundation International (OFI).
  • To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.prnasia.com/mnr/goldenagri1_201912.shtml
    The orangutans were prepared for their reintroduction to the wild through OFI's well respected rehabilitation programme.
  • Agus added, "Since our cooperation with OFI began in 2011, we have supported the rescue, rehabilitation and release of 116 orangutans.
  • The company further has a Zero Tolerance Policy which bans hunting and was developed with input from OFI and others.

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) and Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) Release Six Orangutans in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 20, 2019
Orangutan Foundation International, Orangutan, Southeast Asia, Kalimantan, Mammals, Natural environment

CENTRAL KALIMANTAN, Indonesia, Dec. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Six orangutans-- four males and two females-- have been released into natural habitat reserves in Central Kalimantan this week, marking the latest successful collaboration between Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) and Orangutan Foundation International (OFI).

Key Points: 
  • CENTRAL KALIMANTAN, Indonesia, Dec. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Six orangutans-- four males and two females-- have been released into natural habitat reserves in Central Kalimantan this week, marking the latest successful collaboration between Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) and Orangutan Foundation International (OFI).
  • To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.prnasia.com/mnr/goldenagri1_201912.shtml
    The orangutans were prepared for their reintroduction to the wild through OFI's well respected rehabilitation programme.
  • Agus added, "Since our cooperation with OFI began in 2011, we have supported the rescue, rehabilitation and release of 116 orangutans.
  • The company further has a Zero Tolerance Policy which bans hunting and was developed with input from OFI and others.

The Orangutan Project Races to Meet Urgent Need of Displaced, Injured Orangutans in the Wake of Indonesia's Fire Crisis

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Orangutan, Environment of Indonesia, Mammals, Borneo, Kalimantan, Protected areas of Indonesia, Bornean orangutan, Australian Orangutan Project

The Orangutan Project's partners on the ground in the affected areas are working to rescue displaced orangutans and rehabilitate severely injured apes after nearly 2,000 wildfires burned through Indonesia this autumn.

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  • The Orangutan Project's partners on the ground in the affected areas are working to rescue displaced orangutans and rehabilitate severely injured apes after nearly 2,000 wildfires burned through Indonesia this autumn.
  • "The effects of toxic smoke on young orangutan lungs is catastrophic," said Leif Cocks, founder of The Orangutan Project.
  • These orangutans need to be under permanent protection, in vigilantly patrolled habitat, safeguarded from future fires."
  • Founded by world-renowned orangutan expert Leif Cocks, The Orangutan Project's goal is to ensure the survival of the orangutan species in their natural habitat.For more information, visit https://www.theorangutanproject.org/ .

Becoming the capital of Indonesia, East Kalimantan to ensure the food resilience by designing self-sufficiency programs

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
Provinces of Indonesia, Borneo, Maritime Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia, East Kalimantan, Kalimantan, Geography of Asia

In addition to the massive infrastructure readiness, the would-be country's capital has to be fully prepared to ensure the food resilience.

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  • In addition to the massive infrastructure readiness, the would-be country's capital has to be fully prepared to ensure the food resilience.
  • Therefore, the provincial government of East Kalimantan has designed a number of self-sufficiency programs.
  • According to Food Crops and Horticulture Services of East Kalimantan, the province's total agricultural area is 9.972.777 ha, consisting of rice field (93.045 ha) and non-rice field plantation area (9.879.730 ha).
  • "All these incentives, along with its nature's economical potential, East Kalimantan is the ideal investment destination in Indonesia," She remarked.

As High-Profile Conservationists Including Ed Begley Jr. Continue To Fight To End The Destruction Caused By The Palm Oil Industry, History-Making Bill To Protect Orangutans & Their Rainforest Habitat Advances In California Senate

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Orangutan, Borneo, Environment of Indonesia, Apes, Kalimantan, Rainforest, Mammals of Borneo, Bornean orangutan, Sumatran orangutan

Sadly, there is little primary rainforest left in Indonesia for orangutans to thrive due to deforestation caused by palm oil companies.

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  • Sadly, there is little primary rainforest left in Indonesia for orangutans to thrive due to deforestation caused by palm oil companies.
  • "Don't buy products that contain palm oil," advised Begley, a longtime supporter of OURF and its founder Gary Shapiro.
  • This is one of the many ways people can help save orangutans and their rainforest habitat.
  • More ways tohelp save criticallyendangered orangutans from extinction, including donating to the Orang Utan Republik Foundation (OURF) are available HERE!

2019 Pongo Awards to Honor the Netflix series "Our Planet," The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, and Benefit Critically Endangered Species

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Orangutan, Mammals, Borneo, Kalimantan, Apes, Primates, Animal conservation, Australian Orangutan Project, Ponginae

The fundraising gala, now in its sixth year, honors individuals for environmental achievement, activism, news, television, advocacy, and orangutan conservation.

Key Points: 
  • The fundraising gala, now in its sixth year, honors individuals for environmental achievement, activism, news, television, advocacy, and orangutan conservation.
  • Presented by The Orang Utan Republik Foundation (OURF) and The Orangutan Project (TOP), it will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Playa Studios in Culver City, CA.
  • Tickets are limited and can be purchased here: http://theorangutanproject.org/LA
    This year's recipients of the 6th Annual Pongo Environmental Awards include:
    A special award will go to international orangutan expert, Australian Leif Cocks, for sustained advocacy supporting orangutan survival inIndonesia.
  • Additional information on the Pongo Awards:

Orang Utan Republik Foundation & The Orangutan Project to Hold Annual Pongo Awards to Honor Environmental Achievement, Launch New Book, and Benefit Critically Endangered Orangutans

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Mammals, Borneo, Orangutan, Kalimantan, Primates, Mammals of Borneo, Australian Orangutan Project, Bornean orangutan

The "Pongo Awards" are a co-production of OURF and The Orangutan Project (TOP).

Key Points: 
  • The "Pongo Awards" are a co-production of OURF and The Orangutan Project (TOP).
  • This year's recipients of the 6th Annual Pongo Environmental Awards include:
    A special award will go to international orangutan expert, Australian Leif Cocks, for sustained advocacy supporting orangutan survival inIndonesia.
  • The Orang Utan Republik Foundation (OURF) ( www.orangutanrepublik.org ) is a 501(c)(3) publicly supported charity with a mission to save wild orangutans through education initiatives and innovative, collaborative projects.
  • It also serves as the US chapter of The Orangutan Project expanding its reach and support to over a dozen orangutan support organizations in Indonesia and Malaysia ( www.theorangutanproject.org )