Blog Posts: Build Back Better

The growth of digital economy has made it easier for the community to collaborate in a simpler, more far-reaching and transparent way. Through digital platforms, donors can receive in real time and easily access reports on the use of their donations. This is the main appeal of digital crowdfunding compared to other public funding schemes.

The implementation of Large Scale Social Distancing to prevent the spread of coronavirus has affected seafood production, distribution, and marine tourism in Indonesia. This shows us that marine and fisheries industry is still vulnerable. There are at least four ways to build a more resilient marine and fisheries industry after this pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic illuminates the need to build back better and create resilience to future crises, including the impacts of climate change.

With Indonesia’s government and citizens facing the twin public health and economic crises precipitated by the coronavirus pandemic, it would be understandable if few people are thinking about the country’s forests. But even now, short-term policy actions and omissions can have immediate and lasting implications for forests. Here are four suggestions for Indonesia as it navigates through the current storm.

While we practice social distancing and help those most affected by the pandemic, we also need to think about what comes after. How do we prevent future crises from ravaging our lives?