Robust research into air pollution’s impact on women is needed
To learn how air pollution is specifically affecting women and other vulnerable groups, more Indonesia-based research is needed, experts say.
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Jakarta’s shift to EV: When will residents make the change?
Jakarta rides the EV wave to curb air pollution and help achieve its emissions target. But what does it take for residents to make the switch?
Air pollution gives rise to ailments, including reproduction health for women
Air pollution has been found to have impacts on women’s reproductive system. More study needed to better inform public health policy.
Voices of youth and women must be heard in climate talks
If the climate crisis is not controlled, 12.5 million girls will drop out of school. In Indonesia, 89% of young people expressed concern about the impact of the climate crisis.
Safety concerns, pay gap, among key findings in EJN gender research
Gender research in Pakistan, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines underlines barriers women face both as journalists and sources for the media.
Women fishers play key role in fisheries sector but lack protection
Data shows women fishers contributed at least 48 percent to fisherman’s family income. They seek equal rights in protection and access to managing marine resources.
Coastal women in Demak fight patriarchy with economic empowerment
After a long struggle, 31 women fishers in Tambakpolo and Morodemak Village, Central Java, received recognition as fishermen and equal rights.
Nadine Chandrawinata: Protecting the environment is an obligation, not an option
Nadine believes that when we protect the environment, then it will protect us. She invites the society to take concrete actions and push for policies that will prevent practices that are destroying the environment.
Indigenous women from Mentawai bank on video to voice environmental concerns
A training is providing young indigenous women in Mentawai Islands, off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, a chance to learn journalistic video making that will help them voice their concerns on their local environment.
Tidal floods in Central Cava put women’s health at risk
Thousands of residents in Pekalongan City have been inundated for decades, living in poor sanitation, and are exposed to various diseases. Declining sanitation has the greatest impact on women.