green villages
courtesy : solidaridad
green villages
Many countries, including Indonesia, are overwhelmed by increasing levels of plastic. Just last month, the shocking news of a whale dying from ingesting 80 plastic bags hit global headlines. On World Environment Day, Solidaridad joined hands with the local government of Sintang Regency to launch a pilot “Green Village” project.

Pictured: Securing Their Future.
Preserving The Environment For Future Generations
These “green villages” are expected to become an example for other villages on how to improve living conditions while also protecting the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emission.
The intervention will not only cover good farming practices, but also other daily activities in the village such as sanitation, waste management, and plastic pollution control in particular. Through collaboration with Dinas Education and local schools, Solidaridad will provide environmental education for children and create school
gardens.

Improving The Capacity of The Village Government
The programme will improve the capacity of the village government and groups of villagers that will manage the implementation of green village. Some other green economic activities will include the use of alternate energy sources, addressing availability of clean drinking water with the ownership resting with the community and cultivating JAPP species for enhancing subsidiary incomes.
