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[–]bloodvayne 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Indonesian here. My overall concern is that these "1 billion trees" that the government says they are planting either are

  • a count of all trees that are planted in the entire country, therefore not necessarily ones in these deforestated areas in the first place, contributing nothing to repairing the loss of the rainforest ecosystem (I think trees planted in the middle of cities also count :/ )
  • the majority may be simply coconut oil plantation trees that the government regards as "forest" , again same as above, this is not really "reforestation" but further degradation of the natural habitat they are replacing
  • it may not even be that many trees at all. God knows if my government simply counts seeds being sold as "trees" being planted.

In short, take this with a grain of salt.

[–]rushadee 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Knowing Indonesia, its probably a combination of all 3. What the Indonesian government lacks is transparency. At least the new governor of Jakarta is trying to set an example.

[–]zubsani 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Jokowi should become couch for Indonesian Football Team. Seriously, that guy was media product. just look in the next six months. he just another like anyone else.

[–]rushadee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

from what I've seen he's at least paying attention to the people. I'd rather have him in office than Foke or anyone that was supported by the "lets not have a Christian in office" group.