Putri Safira Pitaloka TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - One of Indonesia's most influential female figures, RA Kartini is known as a pioneer who persistently fought for women's emancipation Looking at Jepara Regency in the celebration of Kartini Day this location on the North Coast of Central Java has a captivating natural charm here are seven recommendations for tourist destinations that can be visited in Jepara tourists can explore the historical traces of the hero by visiting the RA Kartini Museum the Portuguese Fort in Banyumanis Village is a witness to the history of cooperation between Sultan Agung and the Portuguese against the VOC during the colonial era The Art Tourism Forest is located at the foot of Mount Muria the fresh and cool air of the pine forest is a pleasant part of visiting here This location is also a camping ground and visitors can enjoy the view from the observation post above the pine trees Quoting the Central Java Provincial Government page Jurang Nganten Waterfall is called a hidden paradise that offers peace and stunning natural beauty this waterfall is an ideal place to relax and enjoy nature This beach is called Punuk Sapi because there is a mound of land that resembles a cow's hump This beach with exotic black sand is also equipped with relaxing facilities such as hammocks and swings Quoting the Kemenparekraf (Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy) page, Jepara has a variety of delicious culinary specialties, such as lontong krubyuk served with beef broth and other typical Jepara dishes such as horok-horok, kuluban, and adon-adon coro. 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a national celebration of Raden Ajeng Kartini the iconic figure of women’s emancipation Indonesians paid tribute to the spirit of the 19th-century heroine who fought for education and equal rights for women the Jakarta Provincial Government offered free rides on TransJakarta and LRT services for all female passengers The “Kartini Line” – a specially designated access lane at all TransJakarta bus stops clearly marked in pink and monitored by staff including female attendants wearing traditional kebaya “This is our gift to women,” Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said “It’s also part of our effort to promote public transportation that is safe Female commuters bypassed the usual card-tapping routine and entered directly through the Kartini Line TransJakarta ensured the experience was respectful and efficient with male passengers still using the standard access gates students at Kebowan 2 Elementary School in Central Java strutted in a lively fashion show wearing traditional attire Laughter and cheers echoed through the schoolyard as students from grades one to six paraded in cultural garments celebrating their heritage and honoring Kartini’s legacy Such fashion shows are common during Kartini Day across Indonesia “This is to help children understand the struggle and vision of Kartini,” said principal Yulinar “We want them to carry on her spirit.” the usual shouts of trade were replaced by music and applause as women traders transformed the market aisles into a catwalk said the idea was spontaneous but meaningful but we’re happy we could do something different are still fighting for our families every day.” Legi Market chief Hebitata Purwantoro praised the initiative calling it a celebration of resilience and a way to boost traditional markets This event reminds us of the strength and unity among female entrepreneurs.” In Banjarnegara’s Panggisari village Central Java, a different kind of Kartini spirit shines earning just Rp 20 --less than one cent or $0.001 to be precise-- per brick Kartini Day is a quiet tribute to perseverance but it helps the family,” she said with a smile said she’s managed to put her child through school from this tough work “Some of us even have kids in college,” she added but also a reflection of economic hardship “We hope for better times ahead,” Eni said the Lombok Womenpreneur Community (LWC) marked Kartini Day with an outreach program at the Women’s Correctional Facility Inmates participated in skill-building workshops It was the first batch of a long-term plan to empower female inmates through soft skills said the event also marked the community’s sixth anniversary we wanted to share Kartini Day with women who rarely get such recognition and we want to equip them with tools for a better life.” women leaders gathered at Grha Pertamina for the “Srikandi BUMN” Kartini event Inspiring with Action.” The event featured inspiring female executives from state-owned companies and media The forum encouraged women to pursue leadership and continue Kartini’s fight for equality Managing Director of B-Universe Media Holdings Apreyvita Wulansari shared her personal story of juggling motherhood and media leadership “It’s about knowing your priorities,” she said a professional – it’s all about balance Cari English The beauty of Nirvana in North Jepara which is being destroyed by shrimp ponds TEKS › English›The beauty of Nirvana in North.. Iklan The beauty of Nirvana in North Jepara which is being destroyed by shrimp ponds Shrimp farming activities are considered to be eroding the beauty of the Karimunjawa Islands as a tourist destination Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original Please note that this article was automatically translated using Microsoft Azure AI, Open AI, and Google Translation AI. We cannot ensure that the entire content is translated accurately. If you spot any errors or inconsistencies, contact us at hotline@kompas.id and we'll make every effort to address them Tourists enjoy the twilight atmosphere at Alang-alang Beach was speechless when she returned to the Karimunjawa Islands in 2022 Not impressed with the natural beauty that she had seen before in 2017 she was stunned to see hundreds of shrimp ponds spread out before her even though I didn't see them when I came here before," said Michaela when met in Kemujan Village Michaela also explored the mangrove forest in Karimunjawa she admits to seeing yellow and green water The pungent smell resembling chemical fluids was also detected from the area "I also met with fishermen who complained about the difficulty of obtaining fish and saw people who felt itchy after activities in the waters I can't understand why something like this can happen in a national park," he said with a sigh Workers prepare to harvest shrimp in Karimunjawa National Park she hoped that the problem of shrimp pond waste contamination had been resolved she was disappointed to find out that the situation in Karimunjawa had not changed much When she got off the ship and walked out of the port Michaela admitted that she was asked to pay an entrance fee of around IDR 150,000 She asked the officer why she had to pay the fee but objected to the fact that the money paid by tourists was not used to preserve the Karimunjawa environment Also read: Various problems caused by shrimp pond waste in Karimunjawa Michaela finally learned that the shrimp ponds in Karimunjawa are actually illegal This condition further furrowed her forehead Michaela hopes that the government will soon close down these fish farms for the comfort of tourists A pipe for pumping water into shrimp ponds runs across the conservation area of Karimunjawa National Park Awan (33), a tourist from Semarang City, Central Java also complained about the existence of shrimp ponds in Karimunjawa One thing he highlighted was marine pollution due to pond waste Awan only found out about this from social media when he came to Karimunjawa in 2023 and 2024 I am more cautious when it comes to engaging in activities in the waters of Karimunjawa I could easily jump into the water anywhere because it was very clean," said Awan Also read: The story of the pros and cons of shrimp farming in Karimunjawa Awan always recommended to friends and acquaintances who wanted to go on a sea vacation after seeing the current condition of Karimunjawa he admitted that he had to think twice before giving any recommendations "Now it's embarrassing to recommend to friends or acquaintances to travel to Karimunjawa I'm afraid they'll get a bad impression when they visit there and it will be told to more people," said Awan A pipe to suck water towards shrimp ponds stretches across the conservation area in Karimunjawa National Park The actors tourism also admitted that they were concerned about the current condition of Karimunjawa shrimp farming activities are said to have an impact on underwater tourist spots in Karimunjawa said that installing pipes to channel water into shrimp ponds caused damage to coral reefs the coral reefs are damaged or destroyed due to the installation of pipes for aquaculture activities The pipes are tied to ropes that are anchored to the coral," said H who has been working as a diving instructor in Karimunjawa for decades H added that at some points there are coral reefs covered by sediment from activities on land the sediment has been there for a long time the sediment has become more abundant and thicker Also read: The Dilemma of Vaname Shrimp Farms Among the Charm of Karimunjawa Lodging business owners in Karimunjawa are also complaining about the negative effects of shrimp farming activities a lodging business manager who is located about 15 meters away from a shrimp pond in Karimunjawa village admitted to frequently receiving complaints from her guests the sound of the generator from this shrimp pond is very disturbing to guests who want to rest Sometimes it's added by loud music played by the workers at the pond," said Bebe Bebe often smells the unpleasant odor from the shrimp ponds It is not uncommon for foam from the ponds blown by the wind to also scatter around his lodging Another impact felt by Bebe is the contamination of the well which is the only source of water for her lodging She had to use ointment to alleviate the itchiness Also read: Karimunjawa on the Edge Bebe added that the plants in her lodging's yard the plants dried up all the way down to the roots and eventually died Bebe mentioned that some parts of his lodging also suffered from corrosion the building structure of my lodging uses metal materials Workers harvest vaname shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in one of the shrimp ponds in Karimunjawa Village objected his business being accused of polluting the environment He stated that the waste from his shrimp pond had been processed before being discharged into the sea The processing was done with a simple wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) made by himself with instructions from the internet "I am convinced that the waste that has been processed from my pond is environmentally friendly These fish are classified as bioindicators it means that the water is good," said Suroto Now it's embarrassing if you want to recommend to friends or acquaintances to travel to Karimunjawa The Head of the Karimunjawa National Park Office said that the waste treatment plant used by several shrimp farms in Karimunjawa is not standardized based on inspections conducted by officials several shrimp farm managers dispose of production waste such as leftover feed and shrimp excrement directly into the sea without being processed by the waste treatment plant "They claimed to have a wastewater treatment plant (IPAL) After we coordinated with the environmental agency there are even those who directly dump it (to the sea)," said Widyastuti when met on Monday (22/4/2024) Farmers install seaweed seeds on stretched ropes in Kemujan Village officials from several government agencies conducted an operation to regulate shrimp ponds in Karimunjawa four farmers were named suspects related to the pollution of shrimp pond waste in the Karimunjawa National Park The government's effort is welcomed by tourism players in Karimunjawa The Chairman of the Karimunjawa Homestay Association hopes that this event can become a momentum to end environmental damage caused by shrimp ponds If even the nature is damaged or misused like this said that Karimunjawa has been designated as a tourism zone This is stipulated in the Jepara Regency Regional Regulation Number 4 of 2023 concerning the Spatial Planning of Jepara Regency for the period of 2023-2043 Karimunjawa is also one of Central Java's flagship tourist destinations based on Government Regulation Number 50 of 2011 concerning the National Tourism Development Master Plan 2010-2025 Karimunjawa has been designated as one of the National Tourism Strategic Areas (KSPN) Karimunjawa's environmental sustainability must be maintained The natural beauty is what attracts tourists from various countries to come embarked on a visit to the UGM Community Service Program (KKN) team in the Mlonggo District 30 UGM students devoted themselves to community service in two villages namely Karanggondang Village and Jambu Village immersing in a spectrum of activities spanning social humanities This visit aimed to observe and ensure the successful implementation of various KKN programs the rector and the entourage witnessed a myriad of products brought to fruition by students These included the production of enco-enzymes and eco-printing organic fertilizer production for agriculture and the creation of bio-polls to combat water pollution Expressing gratitude for the presence of UGM students engaged in KKN in Jepara Regency the rector acknowledged the significance of this endeavor She emphasized that KKN in the land of Kartini reminds the rector of the emancipation advocated by Kartini especially considering the substantial female representation UGM’s student data indicates that almost 55-60 percent of UGM students are women where about 55-60 percent of graduates are women and the majority participating in KKN here are women what Kartini aspired to and fought for seems to have become a reality there is an equal role to contribute to the country,” she remarked The rector commended KKN activities as a source of pride for UGM highlighting the enduring impact left by students over the past 50 years The community eagerly awaits this community service activity a student doesn’t need to wait until graduation to contribute to society a challenging place where even water was scarce there was something we could give to the community and the community greatly felt the direct service,” she explained While acknowledging the occasional complaints and questions about the necessity of KKN the rector stressed that KKN is an integral activity for UGM students She emphasized that if someone does not desire KKN from the beginning KKN is not just an activity; it’s the institution’s mission As the first university established by the Indonesian nation post-independence UGM instills in its students a sense of belonging to community development from the moment they enter “That is the character that wants to be carved so that UGM graduates become part of the development and enlightenment of the community itself,” she affirmed The rector is pleased to send students with specific missions the benefits extend to both students and the local government this is a program we will continue to promote and adhere to who have given their best during their KKN here and I am sure that your works are impactful,” she added spanning 30 regencies/cities and 44 districts in Indonesia The event encompasses 13,700 community service activities conducted by 253 UGM coordinators and 2530 students the Head of the Government Section in the Regional Secretariat of Jepara Regency UGM and Jepara Regency have been in partnership for quite some time the regency hopes to extend the collaboration and will always welcome KKN students in the area “For students aspiring to conduct KKN in Karimunjawa remember to pay attention to wave and wind patterns If you want to pick Parang Nyamuk and Kemujan as the next KKN locations I recommend you to go in July and August because the waves and wind are relatively safe,” he advised Mlonggo Head Sulistyo thanked UGM for the program The visit of the UGM students has contributed to enhancing the quality of human resources in the area and empowered them to improve The implementation of KKN goes beyond applying theoretical knowledge It contributes real work to support the genuine needs of the community amid the current complex conditions “This is not just about gaining additional knowledge but also obtaining thought contributions and real work to support the existing development in villages and regions,” he explained added that KKN in Jepara Regency this time carries the theme “Growing Harmony through the Synergy of Environment and Sustainable Coastal Community Health Improvement in the Villages of Jambu and Karanggondang.”  UGM KKN students have formulated various programs to address environmental issues as well as build synergy and collaboration in Karanggondang and Jambu Villages by tapping into their potential The visit was attended by a distinguished group representing Jepara Regency Government; Mlonggo District Head Sulistyo; Director of Inter-Institutional Relations and Cooperation Pancasila Ideology Education Agency (BPIP) Akbar Hadi Prabowo; UGM Vice-Rector for Planning Arief Setiawan Budi Nugroho; University Secretary Andi Sandi Antonius Tabusassa Tonralipu; Director of Community Service Rustamaji; Secretary of Community Service Directorate Djarot Heru Santoso; Head of the Sub-Directorate of Community Service Professor Nanung Agus Fitriyanto; and the team’s field supervisor Please contact us for any problem with SIMASTER (Direktorat Teknologi Informasi Directorate of Information Technology ) dan Lingkungan Office of Workplace and Environmental Security and Safety and Emergencies) E: info@ugm.ac.id | P: +62(274)588688 | F: +62(274)565223 | WA: +628112869988 The Jepara Lomban Festival is Being Promoted as a Tourist Attraction Hindu Devotees Take Holy Dip in Ganges River Celebrating Maha Kumbh Mela Festival Swasthani Brata Katha Festival in Kathmandu Sago Worms Festival in Sentani, Papua International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Leon, Mexico Thailand's Magic Tattoo Festival Agriculture Minister Sees National Rice Production Reaching 1 Million Tons in April Indonesia's First Batch of 2025 Hajj Pilgrims Departs for the Holy Land Indonesian Govt Targets Completion of Patimban Port Construction in Q4 of 2025 Thudong Monks Walk 2,763 Km to Borobudur Temple People's Business Credit Realization Exceeds Rp76 Trillion Four 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Iklan Ismi Ariniawati Invites Young People to Care for the Environment Ismi Ariniawati founded Jepara Green Generation to invite young people to care about the environment Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI Ismi Ariniawati has decided to serve in her hometown Ismi has established Jepara Green Generation which is engaged in environmental conservation to help the community while preserving the environment As a fighter for environmental preservation Ismi is passionate about working wherever he is she met the Founder of Campus Without Walls Maria Patricia WataBeribewho both care about the environment I met with Kampus Tanpa Dinding and felt alive again after meeting with Kak Iis We received a grant from the Women Earth Alliance for a program empowering women in the conservation of cinnamon," said Ismi in an online interview on Tuesday (20/6/2023)." who serves as the Campus Without Walls Program Manager is responsible for developing programs for women and agroforestry One of the programs being worked on is the reforestation of cinnamon trees making it difficult for residents to obtain water It is still related to the environment like in Jegeg but this is slightly different," said Ismi Jepara Green Generations (Jegeg) is a community founded by Ismi Ismi is still involved in various activities when she had the opportunity to return to Jepara Ismi met with women who are members of the Desa Menganti Women Farmers Group in Jepara Jegeg has had a program called Jegeg Goes To Village to campaign for the environment for housewives in the village invite mothers to preserve the environment One example is when Ismi came to the village she brought the theme of socializing household waste management into compost there is also training on how to make products from used cooking oil and "Kebunku Dapurku" which encourages mothers to grow vegetables in their yard "We have received funding from Ausaid and Plan International Indonesia for a program empowering mother farmers We see that women are vulnerable to environmental pollution we are preventing waste from polluting the environment," said Ismi it is hoped that it can be spread to a larger environment Jegeg regularly holds activities in Menganti Village The implementation of the program is entrusted to the Jegeg management Ismi monitors Jegeg's activities by attending virtual meetings the online meetings are also attended by two Co-Founders of Jegeg The younger committee members carry out the programs seek funding to ensure that Jegeg's activities continue," she said Ismi is only interested in participating in social activities "I want to take the path of solitude by becoming a social entrepreneur I decided that after participating in many activities,” he said The journey began when he moved to Karanganyar and started a healthy food catering business The catering business provided job opportunities for housewives around his residence in Wonorejo He chose healthy food according to the knowledge he gained during his college years One of the reasons is that their business partner could not focus on running the catering business as they had another business to manage Even though he no longer runs a catering business Ismi applied for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative program by sending an article about the healthy food catering business he had run he was accepted to join the Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Short Course at the University of Connecticut he returned to Jepara with the determination to provide something useful for the community "All the inspiration I gained there must be continued in Jepara," he said Ismi walked along the dirty Teluk Awur beach an Australian who has been living in Jepara for a long time and is active in environmental activities especially about all things related to the environment the idea emerged to create a food stall as a means of campaigning for a green lifestyle The IsMe store does not use plastic containers and plastic straws "I was inspired by Anita Roddick who said 'the business is not about money I often chat about how to reduce plastic waste We also provide stainless steel straws,” said Ismi Ismi met Kevin Alvianto and Faris Nur Khulafa who had the same mission They proposed to Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP) an Indonesian and Japanese youth organization they conducted training for environmental cadres in Jepara I got that connection from participating in YSEALI," he said They created the Jegeg Goes to School program to encourage high school students in Jepara to participate in environmental conservation activities that program has been regenerating Jegeg members "I am grateful that I want my life to bring benefits hopefully it can be useful and have an impact for others," said Ismi." Diponegoro University Semarang (Graduated 2015) "Kursus Singkat Kewirausahaan Sosial dan Pengembangan Ekonomi - Founder of Jepara Green Generation (2018-present) - Head of TrashTalks Indonesia Project (August 2017-January 2018) - Head of YSEALI Women's Alumnae Network Indonesia (2021-2022) - Campus Without Walls Program Manager (2022-present) The story goes that in the 16th Century an artisan from Champa appeared and taught Jepara’s residents a new style of woodworking That fateful arrival turned the town – once surrounded by teak forests – into a center of creative carving now obtained from planted forests further afield a woodcarving champion and master craftswoman who has been working with wood in Jepara for 25 years “This is work we have all known since we were kids – this job is like our own family,” she says Jepara’s industry is dominated by small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) that line the large and little lanes of the city of two million And those small businesses depend on the efforts of a workforce that embraces the town’s unique preoccupation which contributes to improved market access and conservation priorities Zaekah works at one of Jepara’s small workshops; she is a grandmother who does the manual labor needed for small industries to produce furniture that sits in cafes in Sydney and hotels in Abu Dhabi alternately with a belt sander and old-fashioned sandpaper sawdust creates a hot cloud around her and her colleagues who are settled on small stools “I make IDR 35,000 [USD 2.60] a day,” she states simply when asked about her wages Workshop owner and Zaekah’s boss Mbak Njum says that it is becoming harder to find women like Zaekah to sand and finish the furniture produced in her shop Garment factories are moving into the area and offer alluring job opportunities to young women with better pay and working conditions free of sawdust and splinters This narrative of a novel new industry arriving may echo the story those in Jepara tell of the town’s artisanal origins but now with the modern twist of global business describes the skills required of women in the workshop “I think women are more attentive when they sand furniture but having workers to do this sanding work is one reason why companies can do business,” she says with women handling finishing tasks such as sanding and adding appliques and men working large logs of teak at sawmills as well as doing carving and artisanal work like Nur Hamidah and the group of women she works with who are part of a dedicated group of female carvers in the area “Women generally have little control over resources decision-making and inputs in product development and are particularly vulnerable to changes in demand and supply and other disruptions that occur in the marketplace,” Purnomo says “The situation for women needs to be improved,” he adds One step has been the creation of the Jepara Women Entrepreneur’s (JWE) Association few years ago a group that works for better opportunities for women in all aspects of the trade With Jepara exporting goods worth about USD 150 million a year – approximately 10 percent of the country’s total exports – the industry is an important one, especially in a country presided over by a furniture seller So improving pay and conditions for women in the area would be a major step forward in a crucial industry Triana yearns for a return to the time when Jepara was bustling with export business the furniture industry creates jobs to support people’s lives So I still hope people in Jepara can continue to do this work,” she says One of her daughters used to work with her as a furniture sander as workers there are required to be under 30 years of age who lives in a simple home with her husband new granddaughter and a cow they’ve just invested in for extra income says she likes her job and still prefers it to laboring in the fields Universitas Airlangga Official Website Sea cucumbers (Holothuria atra) are found in the intertidal area of ​​the seaside of a small island in Pulau Panjang waters They occupy a puddle of water from a few centimetres to about one and a half meters at low tide and usually cover themselves with a layer of lightweight coral sand that is held up by a tube foot the abundance of sea cucumbers greatly influenced by the availability of natural food (Hartati et al. 2017) and the prospect of occupancy (Dissanayake and Stefansson According to Conand and Muthiga (2007) and Choo (2008) but the demand is increasing because the supply of sea cucumbers is considered not high enough to ensure sustainable use of this low value species appropriate management measures need to be implemented Information on the biological and ecological nature of Holothuria atra is essential as a basis for sustainable management (Purcell Therefore this study aims to conduct an initial assessment of the population of H A three-month survey was carried out by skindiving using swept area methods in two different H atra in seagrass habitats was higher than in sandy debris with macroalgae habitat atra in seagrass habitats were longer than those in sandy debris with algae habitat macro It shows that there is a close relationship between habitat and ecophysiology of sea cucumber species that live in two different habitats on Pajang Island http://www.envirobiotechjournals.com/article_abstract.php?aid=9678&iid=276&jid=3 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335528341_Initial_assessment_of_Holothuria_atra_in_Panjang_Island_Jepara_Indonesia Copyright 2024 © Universitas Airlangga. All Rights Reserved. PUSAT KOMUNIKASI DAN INFORMASI PUBLIK (PKIP) Cari English Light Dims Over World’s Wood Carving Center in Jepara TEKS › English›Light Dims Over World’s Wood.. Iklan Light Dims Over World’s Wood Carving Center in Jepara Audio Berita ByBanu Astono/Aditya P Perdana · 5 minutes read TEKS KOMPAS/P RADITYA MAHENDRA YASA A craftsman puts finishing touches on a relief carving table on Tuesday (31/07/2018) in Senenan village Relief carving is a hallmark of the furniture and wood carving industry in Jepara which is trying to bounce back following a downturn in 2015 could not take his eyes off the craftsmen as they carved a 6-centimeter block of wood in Senenan Patrick was so intent that he forgot about the ear of corn in his hand that he had already finished eating The noise of the machines and generator in the room did not distract Patrick at all Patrick has long been interested in wood carving he wants to develop his skills in the craft "I was advised to study wood carving in Jepara I want to open a relief carving business in my village," he said and tried to find a place that would accept him as an apprentice Patrick was accepted by one of the 3D carving master craftsmen in Jepara Patrick\'s story is an ironic one in Jepara which is known as the world’s wood carving center While a young man like him is willing to journey all the way from Flores to study the craft the Jepara youth are not interested in becoming wood-carvers today’s local youths were more interested in working in furniture warehouses or even in industries outside woodcraft because they can earn a higher income and gain better prestige than wood-carvers Ali believes that the wood carving culture in Senenan village It is the reason that motivates him to continue as a wood-carver The wages vary between the relief carving wokshops in Senenan ranging from Rp 50,000 (US$3.50) to Rp 100,000 per day the difficulty of the piece and the amount of work it requires craftsmen also receive pay according to the volume of the raw material About 100 meters from the workshop where Ali works is busy carving a 1-meter-diameter round table made of teak Armed with 30 carving tools and a wooden hammer the finished pieces are sold for Rp 13 million to Rp 65 million each To make a good carving required patience and perseverance Today’s youths in his village no longer possessed such qualities young people rarely want to become a carver the carving orders are fulfilled according to the availability of existing personnel," he said his wood carving workshop produced up to six pieces a year it produces an average of three pieces from a lack of craftsmen the master craftsman and owner of Jepara Carver which produces and sells relief carvings and furniture in Senenan village admitted that he was often forced to turn down orders because of the limited workforce Prospective buyers have challenged him to produce as many carvings as possible Sutrisno admitted the wood carving industry was still promising and many craftsmen were available Jepara producing detailed relief carvings required patience The craftsmen who could complete such pieces were increasingly becoming rare at least 50 percent of the youths in Senenan were interested in relief carving "This is also due to the development of information technology but we hope they will realize that this wood carving culture is an extraordinary and noble craft," Sutrisno said Sutrisno realized that if regeneration were neglected He always opens his doors to anyone who wants to learn wood carving from him Those who come on their own – and not through institutions – can learn for free the center of relief carving has great potential for growth customer demand has showed no signs of abating for many craftsmen if interest in and will for the difficult craft decline it is not impossible that the glory of the world’s center of relief carving will fade.  (RADITYA MAHENDRA YASA) Cari English Muria Strait Economy (Disaster). TEKS › English›Muria Strait Economy.. Iklan Muria Strait Economy (Disaster) Floods in Semarang and its surroundings in Central Java have given rise to stories about the Muria Strait again Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS KOMPAS/P RADITYA MAHENDRA YASAThe access to the Pantura route is once again flooded and impassable by vehicles in the Karanganyar sub-district The flood was caused by the overflow of the Wulan River embankment and several rivers in the area Floods in Semarang, Demak, Kudus, Pati, Grobogan and Jepara in Central Java are widely discussed. One of the hot topics that has made these economic and religious support cities a topic of conversation is the potential for the re-emergence of the Muria Strait floods caused by extreme weather hit Demak floods hit those three cities again as well as Semarang The hydro-meteorological disaster flooded residential areas and agricultural land One of the hot topics that has been the talk of the town in the economic and religious supporting cities is the potential resurgence of Selat Muria floods also inundated several points of the north coast road in Semarang causing congestion in transportation and logistics routes The Central Java Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) noted that the total temporary losses due to floods in the six cities as of April 2 Semarang incurred losses of Rp 852.3 billion Kompas archives about the floods that hit a number of areas on the north coast of Central Java A similar great disaster previously struck Kudus Extreme rain with a range of 100-300 millimeters of rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the four areas The disaster resulted in approximately 125,000 residents being displaced the north coast road was paralyzed for two weeks and rice crops covering an area of ​​23,723 hectares in the three areas were destroyed The total loss due to disasters in the four districts was IDR 2.2 trillion (Kompas relatively small-scale floods often hit those cities and Pati are always affected by flash floods The Central Java Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) noted that as of April 2 the temporary losses due to floods in the six cities have reached Rp 2.22 trillion In Demak, for example, abrasion and tidal floods often hit the villages of Sriwulan, Surodadi, Bedono, Gemulak, Tugu, Loireng and Timbulsuko in Sayung District. Some of them, namely Bedono, Timbulsloko, and Sriwulan, almost disappeared from the map. In Semarang, tidal floods often inundate the port area and a number of main roads to and from the area Also read: Rob Flooding that Erodes the Lives of Demak Coastal Communities Some residents who live in areas prone to flooding in Demak and Semarang have had to raise the floor of their houses the distance between the ceiling and the floor of the house is as high as an adult Some even call it a "door becomes a window" Residents in the settlement who continue to persist with their homes being submerged every time the tide rises in Timbulsloko Village The phenomenon of flooding due to extreme weather and high tides has sparked discussions on the potential resurgence of the Muria Strait The Muria Strait is a water region that lies between the northern coast of Central Java and Mount Muria from the 9th to the 17th century Mount Muria was a separate island separated from the island of Java This is recorded in the Java Dwipa map which depicts Java in ancient times (History of Kawitane Wong Jawa lan Wong Kanung It is stated that the northern coast of eastern Central Java is divided into the Muria Mountains and Nusa Kendeng areas The two mountains are separated by the Muria Strait or Muria Peninsula The flooding phenomenon caused by extreme weather and high tide has sparked discussion about the potential re-emergence of the Muria Strait As a result of sedimentation that has occurred for hundreds of years causing the Muria Island to merge with Java Island The land covers Kudus as well as parts of Demak there are still three ancient rivers that exist today and Jeratun River (both are called Bengawan Juana) The breaching of embankments and the overflow of these rivers often result in flooding in the three districts Also read: Nine Areas in the Pantura of Central Java Hit by Floods, Thousands of Residents Displaced Map of the Muria Strait which separates the mainland of Java Island from Muria Island in Jepara in his notes in The History of Java (2008) also mentioned the existence of the mountain and the Muria Strait although he did not mention their names appears to deviate further from the mountain range and forms a small peninsula in this archipelago," wrote Raffles The book Islamic Kingdoms in Java: The Transition from Majapahit to Mataram (1974) also mentions the Muria Strait when describing the ecology of the location of the Demak Sultanate The Sultanate is on the shoreline of the strait which separates the Muria Mountains from Java in his work Nusa Jawa: Cross-Cultural Connections mentioned that these three regions have become crucial trade routes along the northern coast of Java It is also recounted that the Demak Sultanate had a trading port and a naval fleet led by Patiunus these regions have also become an important part of the spread of Islam by the wali songo mentions that these three regions are key trade routes on the north coast of Java The key trade routes are situated between the Muria Mountains and the mainland of Java large ships can sail across the Muria Strait Heavy equipment has been deployed to restore the levee of the Wulan River causing floods a few days ago in Karanganyar District and Jepara have become the economic hub of Central Java Semarang serves as the logistics hub due to the presence of Tanjung Emas port and Grobogan are known as rice center regions The Agriculture and Plantation Office of Central Java Province noted that as of March 15 floods have affected 16,269 hectares of rice fields in Grobogan This has resulted in a majority of the rice crops being unable to be harvested Also read: Floods cause rice production to fall even further and the price falls slowly Kudus is a center for the cigarette industry Demak is renowned for its Demak Mosque and the tomb of Sunan Kalijaga they are also the logistics artery of the western region the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies (1808-1811) the four areas became part of the Daendels Postal Road the 1,000-kilometer road from Anjer-Panarukan is partially etched as the northern coastal road (pantura) Also read: As a result of the Demak Floods, Truck Entrepreneurs Estimate Losses of Billions of Rupiah during the recent large floods that submerged Pantura road in Semarang Logistic transportation companies had to increase the operational costs for each truck by around Rp 100,000 to Rp 1 million per trip This is because the trucks had to take alternative routes that were not inundated delivery of a number of types of cargo was also hampered especially industrial products in Jepara and Kudus "Some of them are furniture for export and cigarettes," said General Chair of the Indonesian Truck Entrepreneurs Association (Aptrindo) Gemilang Tarigan (Kompas floods that submerged the Pantura road in Pati caused traffic jams along 34 km The traffic jam started from Bareng Village will the series of flood events that also have an impact on the economy result in the resurgence of the Muria Strait The Head of the Geological Agency at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources stated that the Muria Strait will not form solely from the floods that have hit the area Also read: Geological Agency Says Muria Strait Was Not Formed Due to Demak Floods the reformation of the Muria Strait could occur if there is a geological process that is catastrophic if there were a massive geological upheaval such as a large-scale tectonic earthquake causing sudden subsidence (graben) with a wide area “Another factor is the decline in land levels accompanied by rising sea levels due to climate change the process takes hundreds to thousands of years," said Wafid (Kompas The development process of the Semarang-Demak Toll Road Section I infrastructure can be seen from above with the background of the northern waters The Semarang-Sayung toll road project will also function as a toll road and sea dyke to mitigate tidal floods the government has not yet taken significant long-term measures Although the government has planned to build the Semarang-Surabaya Toll Road it will only be utilized as a seawall in certain locations such as Semarang-Demak the newly constructed and under construction Semarang-Demak Toll Road spans 26.4 km The completed toll road has only provided a solution for smoother transportation flow and has not touched upon flood and abrasion issues Also read: Environmental Impact Analysis of the Semarang-Demak Sea Embankment Toll Criticized Strengthening river embankments that trigger floods is also still not permanent efforts to deal with storms and abrasion on the northern coast of Java are still spatial One important thing that should not be forgotten is the land use change in the upstream areas that still frequently occur If not comprehensively handled from upstream to downstream it is possible for the Muria Strait to reoccur Perhaps without the need for a massive geological process to occur Berasal dari Kata Ujungpara hingga Jumpara Sosok pahlawan nasional yang berkat pemikirannya menjadi pelopor kebangkitan perempuan Indonesia salah satu kabupaten di Provinsi Jawa Tengah Bukan hanya dikenal sebagai kota kelahiran Kartini Jepara juga sejak dulu dikenal dengan kerajinan kayunya Baca juga: Asal-usul Nama Medan, Berasal dari Tanah Lapang yang Luas Menurut sejarahwan Hindia Belanda Cornelis Lekkerkerker kata "Jepara" berasal dari kata Ujungpara yang kemudian berubah menjadi kata Ujung Mara Kata Ujungpara berasal dari bahasa Jawa yang terdiri atas dua kata Kata Ujung (seperti halnya dalam bahasa Indonesia) berarti “bagian darat yang menjorok jauh ke laut” kedua kata tersebut jika digabung akan berarti suatu daerah yang letaknya menjorok jauh ke laut Sumber lain mengartikan Para sebagai Pepara yang kemudian diartikan sebuah ujung tempat bermukimnya para pedagang dari berbagai daerah Orang Jawa menyebut menyebut nama Jepara menjadi Jeporo dan orang Jawa yang menggunakan bahasa krama inggil menyebut Jepara menjadi Jepanten Sedangkan orang Belanda menyebut dengan Yapara atau Japare Dilansir dari laman resmi Pemerintah Jepara jauh sebelum kerajaan di tanah Jawa muncul di ujung utara pulau Jawa sudah ditinggali sekelompok penduduk yang diyakini berasal dari daerah Yunnan Selatan China yang kala itu melakukan migrasi ke arah selatan Jepara saat itu masih terpisah oleh selat Juwana Menurut buku "Sejarah Baru Dinasti Tang (618-906 M)" pada tahun 674 M seorang musafir Tionghoa bernama I-Tsing pernah mengunjungi negeri Holing atau Kaling atau Kalingga yang juga disebut Jawa atau Japa Kawasan tersebut dipimpin oleh seorang ratu bernama Ratu Shima yang dikenal sangat tegas Kompas Cyber Media (Kompas Gramedia Digital Group) Baca juga: '+json_baca_juga.items[i].title+' dikriminalisasi dengan Pasal 27 (3) dan Pasal 28 (2) UU ITE 2016 karena pernyataannya di media sosial yang mengkritik keberadaan tambak udang di Kawasan Taman Nasional Karimunjawa yang menyebabkan kerusakan lingkungan dan pencemaran di Pantai Cemara kasus ini telah dilimpahkan oleh Polres Jepara ke Kejaksaan 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Copyright © 2024 Gogoho Indonesia | Powered by Gogoho Indonesia Sitting in Mbak Njum’s tiny office in the coastal Central Java town of Jepara and Western Europe used to be my biggest market,” said Mbak Njum She added that Indonesian customers now make up 10 percent of her sales A whiteboard in her office noted where else her items were headed: Saudi Arabia Jepara’s economy – almost completely dedicated to wood products – has experienced booms and busts over the decades The 1998 Asian financial crisis actually opened up its export market but 2008’s global economic collapse meant declines and a pivot to local buyers Scientist Herry Purnomo from the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) has been working in the area for years, supporting the use of certified and legal wood and improved supply chains to benefit the town’s many small- and medium-scale enterprises “Almost 30 percent of Jepara’s economy relies on furniture then the woodcarving culture will disappear too Woodcraft carving and furniture-making are essential to Jepara and they need raw materials and those raw materials are trees – specifically teak and mahogany,” he said Just last year, Indonesia’s timber legality assurance system (SVLK) was the first in the world to be approved for the European Union’s Forest Law Enforcement which allows legal timber and timber products to smoothly enter Europe’s markets people are hoping for a boon for Jepara’s small businesses To say that Jepara’s economic life is centered around wood and woodcrafts would be an understatement The town’s streets are littered with scenes of logs being loaded onto and off of trucks women carving intricate designs at roadside stalls and a motley assortment of furniture available for sale at shops both large and small complete with a workshop in the back where his furniture is made and sold to Jakartans he is passionate about his craft and a keen observer of trends don’t be afraid to make things; they’ll always sell They’ll definitely sell because furniture has an extraordinarily wide-ranging market share It depends on which segment we direct it towards,” he said gesturing to an intricately grained teak coffee table of his own design Jepara has definitely cornered the market in Indonesia so now the question is certification and licenses to expand Many in the town aren’t yet knowledgeable about how to get their products certified or are avoiding the levels of bureaucracy involved “Is the SVLK beneficial in financial terms at least it will change the furniture industry’s culture in Jepara,” small business owner Pak Trisno said as the sun set at his warehouse As a carved relief of the Beatles serenaded men wrapping coffee table tops and women prepping stools and chairs to be sent to Australia a carving of Jesus laid hobbled on its side waiting for the final touches of arms and a crucifix – and hopefully a church to purchase the finished piece who had been carving a decorative wood piece together with a lively group of women along a small lane “This is work we all have been familiar with since we were kids – this job is like our own family certifications and international agreements are only the finishing touches to an industry based on tradition “People have been using teakwood for centuries and for hundreds of years it has sustained the lives of Jepara’s people It’s given birth to many artisans; many great works reliefs and many things from these trees – from this teak – have been exported to many countries and have made Jepara famous throughout the world,” Purnomo said Helping craftspeople out by giving them access to sustainable wood and markets is the next step and SVLK or FLEGT licensing can help with both “If we see these teak trees standing tall there is huge potential to preserve the furniture industry in Jepara And on Java small-scale forestry is actually developing rapidly Many people are planting trees because the industry is good on Java We want this to continue so we can preserve Java’s forests with economic incentives,” Purnomo said In an interview at a CIFOR workshop on the topic head of the Department of Industry and Commerce in Jepara “Jepara now has approximately 1.2 million people and the furniture industry is the central source of income We’re now working together to look for ways in which the furniture industry can better support small enterprises now and into the future.” “Jepara must return to its earlier creativity,” as well as utilizing the wisdom of people centuries before who planted vast forests of teak with specific knowledge of the best land to allow the trees to flourish “We really hope this business community can always be creative and innovative together So we’re not left behind by other regions or other competitors because we’re now in the era of globalization; there’s Vietnam there’s China; maybe there are other countries too who are our competitors,” Nuroniah said “It’s these challenges that we must turn into opportunities; how we can improve performance into the future be more creative – together with the regional government we can do all of that,” she added Pak Trisno circled back to the forests themselves the trees that are sustaining this unique corner of the world “My long-term hope is for there to be wood so the timber So we should plant them as well – not just cut down and use trees.” Underwater enthusiasts can look forward to exploring a brand-new diving spot at Panjang Island in Jepara offers a beautiful underwater scenery with rows of coral reefs and various fish species The shallow water makes it suitable for beginners Islands residents provide snorkeling and diving equipment "The snorkeling tour guides already have professional certificates so there's no doubt about their skills," Mustain the head of community watch group Jogoloyo Jepara "We also set up an underwater camera so tourists do not have to worry about losing their special moment," he added The opening of the diving spot is the result of the community's efforts since 2012 to restore coral reefs in the area Mahogany and teak products are the economic backbone of Central Java’s Jepara district and have earned worldwide recognition for their quality and sustainability They also provide livelihoods to thousands of small-scale enterprises in Indonesia’s flagship furniture industry Yet the timber-dependent artisans who run them face increasing global competition and suffer from inefficient production processes low levels of organization and limited access to finance International buyers are crucial to the prosperity and future competitiveness of Jepara’s centuries-old furniture industry which contributed $187 million to Indonesia’s export revenue in 2019 both the volume and value of the country’s furniture shipments abroad have been in decline since the global financial crisis in 2008 while Jepara has experienced a surge in investment from other sectors due to the district’s lower minimum wage rate “APKJ is becoming an example of how small-scale producers can organize themselves,” says Ahmad Dermawan a CIFOR researcher who studied the project’s impact “Members have better access to markets through their participation in trade shows and exhibitions They also have more networking possibilities and a stronger voice on social and political issues in Jepara.” Such accreditation provides the buyer with a guarantee that timber used in a particular product has not been sourced from illegal logging is now the destination point for more than 40 percent of Indonesia’s wooden furniture exports the wider community of Jepara’s small-scale furniture producers has yet to embrace efforts to organize the industry The APKJ has only managed to increase its membership from 60 to 130 since its establishment in 2008 The association also lacks the financial resources to expand its activities because it does not charge any fees “The low number of additional new members in 10 years shows that engaging small-scale producers as a group is not an easy task,” Dermawan says “From the questionnaires we sent to furniture makers it became clear that many nonmembers of APKJ were simply unaware of the association’s existence More needs to be done to boost awareness and to raise funds for the benefit of its members.” Jepara’s District Regulation 2 of 2014 – known as Peraturan Daerah – has also had a limited impact in its purview to “protect empower and foster” the local furniture industry A timber terminal has yet to be found for storage and trans-shipment purposes while an SVLK clinic to help producers reach export certification standards relies on the central government’s budget the district regulation still has no technical guidelines in six key areas: furniture export quality standards; insurance coverage; the registration and updating of data on furniture producers; education and training; the creation of an industry council; and the establishment of a financing unit for furniture producers Changes in government personnel also hamper implementation of the district regulation “The magnitude of the district regulation’s impact will depend on completion of the technical guidelines,” Dermawan says “The local government will need to change its priorities and secure an agreement with the local parliament.” The prosperity and livelihoods of Jepara’s small-scale furniture businesses can be enhanced significantly through effective organization and regulation Indonesia’s furniture hub will further strengthen its long-standing reputation as a model for the world to follow Furniture makers in the district of Jepara in Central Java have joined forces to create an association that has boosted incomes and helped secure the country’s first legal timber certification The outcome is the result of research aimed at strengthening the bargaining power and improving the livelihoods of small-scale furniture makers whose industry has been in decline since the 2008 global financial crisis and the impact of free trade in Asia “By joining an association, individual craftspeople discovered they were able to work more effectively with government and the private sector,” said Herry Purnomo, head of the Furniture Value Chain research project at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) “They gained improved access to markets and bank credit enhanced design skills and boosted furniture quality The incomes of association members were 20 percent higher than the incomes of non-members.” Wood furniture production is one of Indonesia’s main natural product exports, worth $980 million in 2012, and the primary source of livelihood for 5 million people on the island of Java Nationwide, 95 percent of furniture makers are employed in small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). In Jepara alone — Indonesia’s historic center for furniture making and teakwood carving — 120,000 craftspeople work in the industry, with the value of furniture exports in Jepara reaching $120 million annually SMEs obtained less than 5 percent of this value added The Jepara Small-Scale Furniture Producers Association (APKJ) has enabled members to negotiate better prices for their furniture Jepara’s furniture makers have now attended more than 10 trade exhibitions learning how to sell their products and attracting new buyers Association members have also benefited from government support and training to produce eco-labelled products from certified wood adding value and opening up new market opportunities The association received Indonesia’s first collective timber legality assurance system (SVLK) license a mandatory certification system agreed by the Indonesian government and the European Union for the export of Indonesian wood products into European markets the license will also facilitate export into other markets that require environmental certification such as to the United States and Australia The SVLK certification is proof that the association works,” he said “A healthy furniture industry also leads to more tree planting and therefore a healthy teak plantation industry with environmental benefits including carbon storage and enhanced tree cover.” which includes representatives from seven sub-districts in Jepara was the result of a research approach that directly engaged the craftspeople calling on them to identify and find solutions to the problems they faced Members were encouraged to consider better integration with the entire furniture production “value chain” by working as furniture brokers or wood finishing companies collaborating with wood traders and tree growers “A survey conducted as part of the research revealed a real economic benefit after joining the association,” Purnomo said “A total of 78 percent of APKJ members had increased sales in 2012 versus only 44 percent of non-member producers.” “Jepara’s furniture makers have now attended more than 10 trade exhibitions learning how to sell their products and attracting new buyers.” They have also improved the quality of their work through government-assisted training schemes For further information about this research, please contact Herry Purnomo at h.purnomo@cgiar.org This research forms part of the CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry and was supported in part by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research CIFOR and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) joined forces in 2019 leveraging nearly five decades of trusted science on the role of forests and trees in solving critical global challenges CIFOR-ICRAF’s website cifor-icraf.org features The furniture industry is a business that incorporates a large number of workers Small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the industry and any reduction in trade volume has an impact on countless livelihoods The reverse is also true – that the growth of the industry increases employment and as a result can reduce poverty Jepara is the center of Indonesia’s furniture industry SMEs in Jepara face several challenges related to supply chains marketing and partnerships with large companies as well as maximizing the benefits of the Timber Legality Assurance System (SVLK) in enhancing market access at home and abroad To facilitate the work of SMEs in Jepara’s furniture industry the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is conducting knowledge-sharing activities related to responsible timber industry benefits and increasing capacity of current design knowledge including the development of market networks Focus Group Discussion on Impact Assessment on Gender Aspects in the Furniture Industry Workers in the furniture industry are mostly women especially in the final processes of sanding and refinement. The livelihoods of small-scale producers and the role of women in the industry needs to be addressed and improved The situation becomes even more complex because of the interdependence of large-scale producers with SMEs and the interaction of male and female workers CIFOR has been working in Jepara to improve the gender balance among furniture industry players Activities include analyzing preferences and disadvantages received by women in the furniture industry as well as designing and developing strategies to meet women’s specific needs in order to provide greater benefits. To review the impact of the program and the current situation of the Jepara furniture industry CIFOR will hold a Focus Group Discussion involving members of the Jepara Small-Scale Furniture Producers Association (APKJ) female workers and associations of businesspersons in the furniture industry Meeting of Business Entrepreneurs of the Furniture and Wood Carving Industries as well as maximizing the benefits of SVLK in enhancing market access at home and abroad.  it is important to understand design trends in the global and domestic market; build partnerships between SMEs designers and buyers; and maximize the benefits of SVLK so the license can provide direct benefits to SMEs CIFOR is conducting business gathering to sharing experience and information about SVLK implementation as well as develop a wider business network for SMEs For more information, please contact Fitri Heryani (CIFOR-FLEGT@cgiar.org) Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a non-profit scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world 2025 Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) | CIFOR is a CGIAR Research Center Furniture and wood carving produced in the Indonesian city of Jepara and its surrounding area on the north coast of Java Island is widely known for its unique designs and high quality the high demand for wood products also has a big impact on raw material extraction Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry introduced the Indonesian Timber Legality Assurance System SVLK is an instrument that supports efforts to improve forestry sector governance. Through its alignment with the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) between the EU and Indonesia the origin of wood is tracked to ensure it is legally extracted they will automatically obtain the FLEGT license and export to the EU,” said CIFOR scientist Ahmad Dermawan “Indonesian timber exports can then enter the EU without the need for importers to conduct further due diligence checks.” Since the mandatory requirement of SVLK licenses, Indonesian exporters have seen a steady increase in demand from EU countries since the licenses are only issued for legally-sourced wood it reinforces sustainable forest management practices in Indonesia SVLK applies to all business actors of various scales industrial operators and traders are expected to be certified this raises concerns about the extent to which small-scale producers must meet the standards required to obtain an SVLK certificate Gaining certification for their export products contributes to efforts to increase the quality of business or upgrade MSMEs in the wood processing sector the problem for these entities is not only about the legality of the wood source “We hope there will be assistance in registering to various licenses in our business, especially those needed for the application of SVLK such as tax registration, building licence and workers’ insurance,” said Muhammad Suryadi from the Jepara Wood Artisans Association, known by its Indonesian acronym APKJ which stands for Asosiasi Pengrajin Kayu Jepara Part of the SVLK process demands legality of the enterprises Once they operate under a legal business permit and improve their practices they can start sending their products for export and they can apply for credit to expand their business established in 2008 as a platform for discussion as well as for experiences and skills sharing have collectively obtained SVLK certification and have since exported their products to the international markets and trade expos The results of an unpublished report of a U.N Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) funded by APKJ-CIFOR in Jepara and Pasuruan Regencies in 2020 reveal that many MSME furniture business operators are not yet SVLK certified The survey showed that only 9 percent of respondents in Jepara and 1.6 percent of respondents in Pasuruan were certified The results of studies undertaken in Jepara and Pasuruan also reveal great challenges in reaching the practical qualifications that allow for certification Another effort for MSMEs to step up their operations to a higher level is by increasing their capacity on standardized operating procedures (SOPs) Efforts by APKJ and CIFOR would help small industries to obtain legality opening the window for opportunities and access in the global market APKJ hopes for support from MOEF as well as other related or relevant institutions in these efforts Artisans that have obtained certification stated that there are financial benefits in the form of demand from new markets as well as non-financial benefits in the form of improved management increased business reputation and government support involvement in local decision-making processes Eva Kris Diana Devi is the Manager of TNS Berkah Illahi her family’s almost 30-year-old wood and furniture business TNS Berkah Illahi acquires primarily teak and mahogany from Perhutani and small-holder private forests and sells the wood to craftsmen and furniture companies across Java the business now creates its own furniture and has a showroom in Tasikmalaya Devi and TNS Berkah Illahi enrolled in the Timber Legality Verification System (SVLK) certification program She has also been an active member of IWAPI DPC Jepara since 2014 and is a member of HPKJ (Jepara Association of Timber Traders) in continuation of her parents’ membership She earned two degrees from Diponegoro University: a Bachelors and Masters in Management CIFOR is a CGIAR Research Center | Legal Ririe Ranggasari Petir Garda Bhwana TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Karimunjawa is an archipelago of 27 islands in the Java Sea around 80 kilometers northwest of Central Java Province The group of islands and islets offer a stunning view of greeneries as well as the ocean making it one of Indonesia's most popular tourist destinations for both domestic and foreign travelers.  Karimunjawa can be reached by boat from Semarang for seven hours There are also fast boats offering two-hour journeys sailing to Karimunjawa requires careful planning time wise it is best to avoid visiting Karimunjawa in late December the weather and sea waves were not favorable "Things like rain and wind can cause some transportation to experience problems unable to deliver tourists to their destinations," he told Tempo on Wednesday the waves in the Karimunjawa sea tend to be more stable so that boat trips tend to be comfortable and rarely experience problems Ainur said August was the busiest month for tourist visits in addition to the Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr holiday seasons One of the reasons August is a popular time to visit Karimunjawa is because there is an island visible only during the month summer—or the dry season as it is known in Indonesia—is the best time to enjoy a golden sunset in Karimunjawa's Tanjung Gelam beach Editor's Choice: Hundreds of Tourists Stuck in Karimunjawa Due to Extreme Weather Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Four Shrimp Farmers in Karimunjawa Found Guilty of Environmental Pollution Indonesian Govt Urged to Cease Active Shrimp Farming in Karimunjawa Govt Names 4 Suspects on Karimunjawa Shrimp Ponds Case Pelni Disburses Aid for Karimunjawa Residents Caught in Bad Weather Hundreds of Tourists Stuck in Karimunjawa Due to Extreme Weather Karimunjawa Tourist Site Open during Christmas UNESCO Names 3 Indonesian Sites as World Biosphere Reserves A man participates in a traditional torch war at Tegalsambi village in Jepara June 7 (Xinhua) -- People enjoyed a traditional torch war at Tegalsambi village in Jepara Indonesia with flying flames shining like scattered stars This tradition is marked by lighting the fronds of dried coconut and bananas The participants swing away the torch at each other believing that the flame could bring health People participate in a traditional torch war at Tegalsambi village in Jepara Women have worked with wood for centuries in Jepara the capital of Indonesia’s thriving carved teak and mahogany furniture industry recently the trees and the women whose lives depend on them have not gotten a very good deal Indonesia’s stocks of teak and mahogany are dwindling soon there could be no trees left to carve Jepara’s port has exported furniture for hundreds of years Even in colonial times its products were world famous lived here and promoted Jepara’s products to Europeans with whom she corresponded High standards of craftsmanship were expected The area was once led by powerful female rulers chairs and cupboards were leaving Jepara’s harbor in sailing ships The women who work in Jepara today are not seeing much of the profits They still represent around half the workforce but are typically paid just $1.50 a day – half as much as their male counterparts Although the more skillful and lucrative jobs like carving were once done by women For five years, we at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) have been doing action research – studying and changing behavior in a participatory way – to improve the fortunes of both trees and workers who depend on them Audio Berita By Kompas Team · 3 minutes read TEKS Residents cross the Kartini mural under the Palmerah flyover Kartini was born 143 years ago on April 21 We remember her birthday every year as a milestone in the struggle for women’s equality discourse about the birth of the noblewoman born in Jepara the space is wide open for women to participate in economic But one thing that women continue to struggle with is the double burden Empowering Women the United Nations entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women reported that during the Covid-19 pandemic when people were required to work from home Social and cultural demands have forced women to not only take care of family members and the household She was concerned about education for girls preventing early marriage for girls and was also against polygamy Kartini dreamed of a democratic society where both women and men were presented equal opportunities for self-development The Constitution gives women and men equal opportunities to receive an education based on data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) middle and high school education than boys This is because boys begin working earlier A scene in the film depicts Kartini's role in teaching women to read and write the role of women in the public sphere is still lacking which shows whether women can play active economic and political roles in 2021 This means that there is still room for women to play a greater role in economics and politics if given the opportunity Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said that women contributed to 60 percent of the national economy Kartini was also concerned about developing the female economy Women with economic capabilities have greater bargaining power in the household and community Women’s economic contribution to the country is quite large Much progress has been made since the birth of Kartini 143 years ago Last but not least was the ratification of the sexual violence bill The law regards forced marriage -- including child marriage -- as a crime of sexual violence gives children a better future by allowing them to complete their education without being burdened by marital responsibilities Screenshot of the book cover "Kartini: The Complete Writings 1989-1904" Major challenges still stand in the way of creating equality for women and girls Giving women the opportunity for self-development will benefit not only themselves but their families too thus allowing a more prosperous and joyous country and global community (This article was translated by Kesya Adhalia) The 2.6GW Tanjung Jati B coal-fired power plant located near Jepara in the Central Java province is being re-expanded to add two 1,000MW ultra-supercritical units Sumitomo Corporation and Wasa Mitra Engineering (JOSW) The $4.4bn re-expansion project is being executed by Bhumi Jati Power Company on a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) basis Stakeholders of the IPP include Sumitomo Corporation which is a subsidiary of PT Astra International The Tanjung Jati B power plant was originally developed with two 660MW coal-fired units commissioned in September 2006 It was later expanded by two more 660MW units commissioned in November 2011 and January 2012 Construction on the 2GW re-expansion project was started in March 2017 Tanjung Jati B will be one of the biggest thermal power stations in Indonesia with a total installed capacity of 4,640MW The Tanjung Jati B units five and six are being constructed on a site adjacent to the existing power station in Tubanan village Convenient coal supply and easy access to intake seawater for the power plant operations were the factors that made the site favourable for the expansion The Tanjung Jati B units five and six will utilise two ultra-supercritical (USC) pressure boilers and four electrostatic precipitators from Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) in addition to two 1,000MW ultra-supercritical steam turbines and generators from Toshiba Corporation The incorporation of USC coal-combustion technology is expected to improve efficiency by yielding more energy from lesser coal consumption while significantly lowering the carbon dioxide emissions compared to the existing subcritical units at the site The new plant will have its own transformer station equipped with a 500kV gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and will use continuous pumping and circulation of seawater for cooling The units five and six of the Tanjung Jati B power plant will be supplied with Indonesian sub-bituminous coal from the Kalimantam coal mine A new coal jetty with a 1.8km-long access trestle and a 330m×27m wharf for offloading coal from 80,000t coal vessels is being built as part of the expansion Coal from the wharf will be transported by a conveyor belt to the plant Electricity generated by the Tanjung Jati B units five and six will be evacuated to the Java-Bali electricity grid Indonesia’s state-owned electricity distribution company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) will off-take the entire output of the new units under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) signed in December 2015 The Tanjung Jati B re-expansion project is being financed through a $3.35bn debt facility secured from a group of banks led by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) in February 2017 The JBIC agreed to provide $1.68bn while the other financiers for the project include the Mizuho Bank The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG Bank) Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation and Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking (OCBC) A joint operation of Sumitomo Corporation and Wasa Mitra Engineering (JOSW) is engaged as the engineering and construction (EPC) contractor for the Tanjung Jati B re-expansion Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) was contracted to provide boilers and electrostatic precipitators for the new plant in March 2017 while Toshiba was contracted to provide the steam turbines and generators, as well as the main transformers and a 500kV GIS for the project in April 2017 BAM International was contracted for the design and construction of the coal import jetty for the Tanjung Jati B re-expansion in August 2017 Its subsidiary Delta Marine Consultants (DMC) provided the design for the trestle and a transfer tower platform of the coal import jetty Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network An aerial photo shows boats displaying banners with letters spelling out the word "coral" during a collaboration between activists of environmental group Greenpeace Indonesia and fishermen in Jepara The action was aimed at preventing coal barges from docking in waters surrounding the Karimunjawa Islands Fishermen claim that the barges damage coral reefs in the area Sparks fly as men participate in a ceremonial torch battle in Jepara The torch war is an annual tradition since the 16th century as a token of thanksgiving for thriving crops and livestock Young men are specially selected to participate by fighting and beating their opponents with long burning torches This article was originally published by Mennonite World Review Karla Braun | Mennonite World Conference December 16, 2019 David C. Cramer | For Anabaptist World Paul Brandeis Raushenbush | For Religion News Service Anabaptist World Andrea De Avila | For Anabaptist World Mary Ann Zehr | For Anabaptist World Yonat Shimron | Religion News Service Mennonite Church Canada Jenny Gehman | For Anabaptist World A consortium of Asian banks will provide US$3.36 billion in loans to support the expansion of the Tanjung Jati B coal-fired power plant project in the Jepara district of Indonesia’s Central Java province Plans to expand Tanjung Jati B are part of a broader initiative that aims to add 35,000 megawatts to Indonesia’s electrical grid by 2019 The government is relying heavily on coal to meet this ambitious goal with 117 new coal-fired power plants planned The Tanjung Jati plant, and its expansion plans, have been the target of sustained protests from both local and international groups The 2,640-megawatt plant began operating in 2006 and local fisherman say their catches —and The planned expansion will add another 2,000 megawatts of capacity drawing protests from activists who say the expansion further threatens the health and livelihoods of the surrounding communities does not include two French banks which originally planned to provide loans to plant operator PT which was previously part of the co-financing arrangement also does not appear in the announced list of participating banks Both Société Générale and Crédit Agricole have been targeted by anti-coal protest campaigns in Europe The final loan agreement for the Tanjung Jati B expansion was approved Feb 24 by the government-owned Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) with backing from the “big three” Japanese commercial banks —Mizuho Bank Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation — as well as other Japanese banks and Singapore’s OCBC JBIC also noted that the newly constructed units will be “ultra-supercritical” – meaning they will employ technology that produces more energy per unit of coal than conventional power plants the bank said the loan “introduces efficient and environmentally friendly technology to Indonesia.” OCBC spokesperson Koh Ching Ching told Mongabay the bank does not comment on specific loans “We adopt responsible financing practices that include social and environmental due diligence,” she said we require that our borrowers comply with local regulatory requirements and international standards.” Activists have condemned the involvement of international banks in funding the project “This is another big black mark for the Japanese government and for banks which are helping to build new coal power plants across Asia when doing so is totally incompatible with the Paris Agreement and a 2°C world,” Hozue Hatae public finance and environment researcher for Friends of the Earth Japan “All the financial institutions involved will share the responsibility for the climate and health impacts of this project Instead of further deepening Indonesia’s dependence on coal for decades to come they must rather help the country develop its huge renewables potential,” added Yann Louvel climate and energy campaign coordinator for the NGO BankTrack FEEDBACK: Use this form to send a message to the author of this post The “fortress conservation” model is under pressure in East Africa as protected areas become battlegrounds over history and global efforts to halt biodiversity loss Mongabay’s Special Issue goes beyond the region’s world-renowned safaris to examine how rural communities and governments are reckoning with conservation’s colonial origins and trying to forge a path forward […] Be one of the first to try our new activity feed Like a restaurant with an “Under New Management” sign out front After licensing out its running-shoe division for several years the company has brought the brand back inside and created the ultra-comfy Jepara SC The midsole’s dual-density EVA cushioning and proprietary rubber results in a superstable plus a softly lined interior—the tongue and ankle wrap feel like pillows—and airy mesh upper make this an ideal rig for long training runs and tech with access to unlimited digital content from Outside Network's iconic brands Brelyantika (Tika) Indra Jesa PHOTO: Asm Master’s Degree student Brelyantika (Tika) Indra Jesa (23) from Indonesia always felt called to work with children and youth when the chance arose to help out at an orphanage friends and relatives to help the unlucky orphans in Jepara Tika organized courses held seminars and workshops to teach young girls how to make their dreams come true Many of the orphans want to start their own businesses Despite winning a scholarship to study at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) and living in Vilnius Tika continues to keep a close eye on the project via social media - I won an Erasmus scholarship to study in an international Master’s Social Work programme at MRU It was always my desire to study in Europe so I could not afford to pass off this chance In my country it is not common for a woman to travel alone But I’ve had some experience traveling internationally as I went to a workshop in Germany in 2018 regarding climate issues Being in Vilnius and studying here will help my career and life I have met so many amazing people here already - What are the biggest differences that you encountered here It is much colder in Lithuania than in Indonesia The food also differs and the fact that it is possible to drink water from the tap is a surprise for me I adhere to eating foods prepared in the Islamic halal tradition so sometimes it is difficult to find halal chicken in Vilnius I prefer to eat fish here because Lithuanians eat so much meat and pork I have tried the Lithuanian potato pancakes and they are delicious I am out of my comfort zone here in Lithuania so I have much to learn and being here will broaden my horizons - What do you miss the most now that you are in Lithuania I will be away for two years studying in Europe I don’t have any plans to go back to Indonesia during my studies’ time as it is expensive - What are your plans when you are not studying - There will be holidays soon and some time for vacation I plan to visit Germany and after that I want to go to the Scandinavian countries – Denmark - You seem to find time for projects and for helping out orphans How did you get the idea for this orphanage project - I completed my Bachelor’s Degree studies and in 2020 I created this project to help disadvantaged children in one orphanage Many of them want to start their own businesses we have lectures with different businessmen Some hotel owners for example visit and explain how to start a business Since the children don’t meet many people in their surroundings they are excited when guests come to present lectures and to talk to them - How do you keep in touch with the orphans now that you are studying in Vilnius many were sad when they learned I was going away to Europe for studies but we can encourage students to do their best and to pursue their dreams It’s important to give these children support