In December 2021, for the fourth time within the last two years, Indonesian authorities saw themselves forced to facilitate a rescue mission to save 105 Rohingya refugees, mostly women and children, from deadly danger at sea. Having fled persecution in Myanmar and then become stuck in refugee camps in Bangladesh, the Rohingya had suffered perilous conditions for more than a month, trapped on an unseaworthy boat and insufficiently equipped ... read more
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Joint Stakeholders’ Submission by:
Watch Indonesia! e.V.
West Papua Network (WPN)
To increase awareness and knowledge of the topic of Urban Transformation in the Climate Crisis, we are planning a dossier of relatively short articles. For example, we are interested in contributions on the following questions/topic areas with reference to either Jakarta or Berlin, but are also open to other topic suggestions:
– What are future visions for climate-neutral or climate-friendly cities?
– Urban lifestyle: What forms of urban lifestyle are sustainable – in terms of nutrition, consumption, transport, etc.?
– What about Berlin, ... read more
When: Thursday, 10 February 2022, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Online by Melanchthon Academy Cologne and in cooperation with the Association of Ethical Shareholders Germany
Recently, the construction industry has come under fire as being particularly damaging to the climate. The cement and concrete industry accounts for six percent of global carbon dioxide emissions. In Germany, HeidelbergCement is the publicly listed company with the highest carbon dioxide emissions after RWE*. Nevertheless, HeidelbergCement`s CEO Dominik von Achten, does not feel that ... read more
Film screening and discussion – Monday, 13th December 2021, 5:00 – 6:30 pm. (Jakarta Time) / 7 – 8:30 pm. (Dili Time) / 11am. – 12:30 pm (Berlin Time) by Zoom, in English (Indonesian interpretation will be provided)
*Bahasa Indonesia and Tetum with translation into English
Zoom link and registration: https://bit.ly/SpeakOutTruthJustice
10th of December is International Human Rights Day.
In celebration of this day, we cordially invite you to join our online discussion of the animated documentary shorts: ... read more
Date: November 30, 2021 11:00-14:00 CET (Berlin) /// 17:00-20:00 WIB (Jakarta)
https://zoom.us/j/98124275712?pwd=ZjlYdHlrUGFGcHpnbDJVQTZFZVlyUT09
Processes of urban transformation are complex and dependent on global and regional conditions. The threat of a global climate catastrophe, a scarcity of resources, or the worsening of social inequality are enormous challenges for any urbanisation and an outspoken desire for a sustainable, social and climate-friendly urban transformation.
As capital and partner cities, Berlin and Jakarta have special roles to play. Will they succeed in meeting the needs of ... read more