Prabowo Says Indonesians Need Education on Forest Restoration
Prabowo Subianto calls for public education on restoring degraded forests across Indonesia to protect the environment and water supplies.
President Prabowo Subianto has urged the expansion of public education on forest restoration across Indonesia, emphasizing the need for sustained efforts to protect water resources and the environment. During a meeting on the earthquake response in Nagekeo Regency, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, Prabowo highlighted the importance of educating communities about the significance of preserving forests and rehabilitating degraded areas.
He called on various institutions, including BRIN and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, to initiate the educational campaign, aiming to reach all regions in Indonesia. Prabowo stressed that environmental protection and water management require both medium- and long-term strategies, going beyond short-term solutions.
He also encouraged TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto and the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, urging their respective units to contribute to the cause. Prabowo highlighted the potential of advanced science and technology in addressing water-related challenges, noting that such technologies have become increasingly affordable. The president did not offer specifics on the program's scope, timeline, or details.
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