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Makassar prepares June agenda for World Environment Day 2026

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Makassar City is preparing a series of events throughout June to commemorate World Environment Day 2026.
  • Activities include focus group discussions, training, workshops, and participation in a national environmental exhibition in Jakarta.
  • The city aims to strengthen public awareness and participation in environmental management, emphasizing ongoing commitment beyond the commemorative month.

Makassar City is gearing up to celebrate World Environment Day 2026 with a comprehensive agenda throughout June, aiming to boost public education and engagement in environmental management. The initiative underscores the city's commitment to sustainability and ecological awareness.

The Head of Makassar's Environmental Agency (DLH), Helmy Budiman, announced that the planned activities encompass focus group discussions (FGD), environmental training sessions, and workshops. Additionally, Makassar will participate in a national environmental exhibition in Jakarta, organized by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

Budiman stated that the FGDs are scheduled to commence on Monday, June 8th, followed by participation in the Jakarta exhibition. He stressed that the commitment to environmental protection is not confined to World Environment Day or June alone, but is an ongoing effort integrated into the city's development plans.

On Monday (8/6) we will hold an FGD, then we will also participate in the environmental exhibition in Jakarta.

— Helmy BudimanOutlining the initial schedule of events for World Environment Day.

Makassar Mayor Munafri Arifuddin highlighted that the World Environment Day commemoration serves as a crucial moment to reinforce collective consciousness regarding environmental sustainability. This year's theme, "It's Time to Act for a More Sustainable Earth," calls for tangible actions to address the current environmental crisis.

In line with this, Mayor Arifuddin mandated all Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) within the Makassar city government to initiate waste sorting at the source. This includes implementing measures like creating organic waste pits (teba) and composting facilities in offices and homes, fostering a culture of responsible waste management starting from the government sector as a model for the public.

The theme for Environment Day this year is 'It's Time to Act for a More Sustainable Earth'. This is a call for all parties to take real action in facing the environmental crisis we are currently facing.

— Munafri ArifuddinExplaining the significance and theme of the World Environment Day commemoration.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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