Tuesday, 01 December 2020
East Kalimantan Green Program
Samboja, Kukar, 01/7/12. East Kalimantan Governor DR.H. Awang Faroek Ishak and Regional Secretary of East Kalimantan Province DR.H. Irianto Lambrie together with all heads of the Device Working Unit 
Regional (SKPD) along with their wives, staff and community members estimated at 2,500 people planted one million mangrove trees on the coast of the Mahakam Delta, Teluk Pemedas Village, Samboja District, Kutai Kartanegara.
Meanwhile, there were around 80 participants from BAPPEDA East Kalimantan, led directly by the Head of BAPPEDA East Kalimantan DR.H.Ir. Rusmadi.MS which consists of Heads of Divisions, Heads of Subdivisions, Heads of Subdivisions along with their wives and staff in each field and the Secretariat.
One of the programs of the East Kalimantan Provincial Government is Kaltim Green or Green Kaltim, which is a program that aims to save the environment from damage, especially protecting coastal ecosystems from more severe levels of damage. If the Mahakan Delta coast is not immediately rehabilitated, it will definitely have an impact on disrupting the ecosystem in the area.
The East Kalimantan Provincial Government under the leadership of Governor DR.H. Awang Faroek Ishak and H. Farid Wadjdy in 2009-2013 have committed to carrying out a green movement labeled Kaltim Green or Green Kaltim, with the slogan one man five trees (Omfit), East Kalimantan targets planting 18.5 million trees from various types of mangrove trees.
Saving beaches from coastal abrasion and more severe levels of damage requires Planting mangrove trees and following their maintenance requires the support of all parties, especially local communities who care about the preservation of mangrove forests. Planting mangrove trees is an effort to reduce the effects of global warming and climate change, one of which is by planting mangroves in the East Kalimantan area.
"One of the impacts of environmental damage can be the result of mining that is not environmentally friendly, resulting in environmental damage, and if that happens then the Governor of East Kalimantan advises the Regional Heads of Districts/Cities throughout East Kalimantan to evaluate the mining permit, if necessary the permit will be revoked," said the Governor when giving a speech before the planting event. mangrove.
The Governor also gave the public the opportunity to exchange opinions or ask questions about various things, especially about the environment and government services to the community. Five people were given the opportunity, of the five questioners there was one woman who was very impressive with her questions regarding the existence of complaints from the public about environmental damage caused by coal mining.
This also received a response and appreciation from the Governor of East Kalimantan. If environmental damage occurs due to mining that does not pay attention to the environment, it is recommended that you report it to the authorities. (Sukandar, S.Sos/Public Relations of BAPPEDA East Kalimantan).
Photo : Mangrove tree planting event by the Governor of East Kalimantan, DR. H. Awang Faroek Ishak and all Heads of SKPD together with their wives and staff in Samboja, Kukar Kartanegara 7/01/2012.
