The beautiful coastal city of Manado is rich in biodiversity and home to the famous Bunaken National Park. Plastic pollution remains a threat, however the city continues to spearhead initiatives with the support of the GIZ 3RproMar project. German Ambassador to Indonesia, ASEAN & Timor-Leste, Ina Lepel, recently visited Manado to witness firsthand the innovative approaches the city has been taking.
From the innovative waste sorting at TPS3R Cempaka, to the tumbler movement at Eben Heizer School, and to the river barrier system implemented by No Trash Triangle Initiative (NTTI), Manado is signaling towards positive and sustainable solutions. Further, with GIZ’s innovative grant scheme, local awardees which include the Perkumpulan Manengkel Solidaritas, NTTI, CV. Satu Tampa, CV. Daur Sinar Gemilang, and Waus Energy, are effectively able to carry out their respective waste management initiatives. Ambassador Lepel’s visit to Manado led up to meaningful dialogues with Mayor Andrei Angou, and participation from the awardees underscored the importance of collective effort in waste management as Manado charts course towards a cleaner future.
Date
January 29, 2024
Location
City of Manado, Indonesia
Contact Person
Julia Giebel
