Jimmy Pontoh

April 22nd is celebrated every year as Earth Day to remind us all about the importance of maintaining the survival of our planet. This year, the celebration of Earth Day will be even more special because it coincides with the signing ceremony of the Global Environmental Agreement which aims to reduce the world's greenhouse gas emissions. This includes efforts intended to help our planet become more resilient to climate change and prevent the greenhouse effect. As a global collective consciousness, Earth Day continues to serve as an international platform to express objections to industrial practices that damage the environment and encourage people to take action to reduce the negative impact on the earth. Let's celebrate Earth Day in 2023 by sharing information and concrete actions that support the welfare of our earth, and let's commit to maintaining the sustainability of our planet for future generations. Following are the10 simple actions we can take to support the green...

In 2013, for the first time, AEON retail workers' union Japan, coordinated by JAFS came to North Sulawesi to do a planting tree project in Batu Angus, Tangkoko Nature Reserve. Collaborated with BKSDA and BPK Sulut. For two days, starting from 6th - 7th July, we will plant 3,500 trees in Batu Angus, a part of the conservation area in Tangkoko , Bitung. After two days of the planting trees program, we make a short trek to Mt. Batu Angus in the afternoon. It was neither difficult nor easy, but our curiosity to see with our own eyes the very unique endemic animals and also known as the smallest primate “Tarsius Spectrum” made us keep walking along the path in the high grassland. It takes only about 30 minutes to walk from the Forest Ranger’s office, but we sometimes had to rest for a few minutes, drink, and enjoy the beautiful panorama of Mt. Batu Angus, the grassland, and of course, Lembeh Island in the distance. Some people may have a bit problem on this trip as they might ...

Beach cleaning - no plastic! “Life improvement through eco-tourism” By Jimmy Pontoh Aerbanua village From Manado city, it takes about 3 hours to Aerbanua village on Talise island. A small island that is isolated but beautiful and rich in natural resources. The people are friendly and hardworking with a total population of 570 people. Their incomes are from fishing, agriculture, and as farm laborers in other areas. This village has limited access and facilities such as transportation, electricity, markets, schools, health, and event information. Some residents were forced to move temporarily to cities or other places to work. Because of this, the village only looked crowded on the weekends when they returned home. In addition to fish and agricultural products, the village also has the potential to become a new tourist destination to encourage rural economic growth. It will provide more business and work opportunities for the community. Aproachement To become an eco...

28th Asian Internasional Network Seminar, 5-10 Oktober 2018, Penang Malaysia Tema; climate change and poor Masalah perubahan iklim dan kemiskinan menjadi tema pembahasan dalam Asian International Network Seminar (AINS) ke-28 yang dilaksanakan di Penang Malayasia dari tgl 5 – 10 Oktober 2018. Kegiatan tahunan Asian Friendship Society (AFS) yang kali ini dihadiri oleh berbagai perwakilan dari 12 negara mulai dari para akademisi, aktivis lingkungan dan social, pengusaha dan berbagai NGO yang memiliki kepedulian akan kelestarian lingkungan dan masalah sosial di negara-negara Asia pada khususnya. Untuk Indonesia dihadiri oleh empat perwakilan dari Aceh, Bali, Jawa dan Sulawesi. Dalam pertemuan ini dibahas tentang bagaimana terjadinya perubahan iklim global yang memberikan dampak yang luar biasa bagi lingkungan dan kehidupan social ekonomi bagi umat manusia sekarang hingga di masa datang. Pertumbuhan ekonomi dan populasi adalah salah satu factor utama penyebab terjadinya perubahan i...

Members of the AEON Retail Workers Union Japan and Japan Asian Friendship Society (JAFS) visited SD GMIM 4 Tomohon, one of the largest elementary schools in Tomohon City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.  Their visit was part of a meaningful effort to support environmental education and promote green awareness among children. The event brought together representatives from Japanese NGOs (JAFS), the headmaster, teachers, and students. School Principal Fientje Mawikere, S.Pd.., warmly welcomed the guests, emphasizing the school's role within the GMIM Maranatha Paslaten congregation and its significance in the local education system, with over 600 students enrolled. This heartwarming encounter took place on 26th June 2014, coinciding with the school's exam results day. Although most students were already on holiday, the school remained vibrant with the excitement of the occasion.  After the school welcome, the group proceeded to the slopes of Mount Mahawu for a tree planting activity a...