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Apart from being famous for its sweet honey pineapple, Subang Regency in West Java province also has a popular tourism object, Cimincul spring which has recently become a topic of discussion, especially among Instagram owners. Cimincul spring is located in Pasanggrahan Village, Kasomalang Subang District, West Java. In this tourism area, there are two water pools, with a depth of about 50-120 cm. According to the story, Cimincul comes from the word "Cai" which means water and Mincul which means to arise. Cimincul, which means water emerges, describes a spring where the water gushes out to form a pond. This pool water is pellucid like glass, even the rocks and plants at the bottom of the pool can be seen clearly from outside the pool. Therefore, Cimincul spring is a favorite spot for underwater photo hunters. The combination of sparkling water and the plants at the bottom of the pool will make a combination that is beautiful and appropropriate for instagrammable photos. Besides we can swim and take pictures in pellucid and refreshing water, Cimincul spring also offers beautiful panoramic views of green rice fields. 

To go to Cimincul spring, it only takes about 2 hour-drive. To enter this tourism attraction, visitors only need to pay Rp10,000 per person. This Cimincul tourism attraction is open from 7 am to 6 pm, while the best time to visit this place is around 9 am or 3 pm, because at that time, the resulting photos will be excellent. Although this new tourism attraction does not have complete facilities, you don't need to worry, because around this tourismm attraction, there are many traders selling food and drinks. Don't forget to taste the typical Subang Nasi Liwet package provided by almost all food and beverage vendors. Therefore, if you are in Bandung, take your time to enjoy the beauty of Cimincul springs in Subang.

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The Paris Agreement is a United Nations framework for climate change and the countries latest commitment including Indonesia. The Indonesian government signed the Paris Agreement to the United Nations Framework Convention on climate change on April 22, 2016 in New York. The agreement said that Indonesia have to reduce the gas emission to 29 percent by 2030. In a virtual media briefing, Thursday Sep 17, general director of climate change in ministry of environment and forestry affairs Ruandha Agung Sugardiman said that Indonesia will achieve 24 percent gas emission reduction in 2018 from the target of 29 percent in 2030 according to the Paris Agreement.

"In 2018, our position is 24 percent from the target of 29 percent. The changes dynamically every year depends on the condition. For example, in 2019 there were forest fires that were quite high, to make our target of 29 percent go down to 24 percent. In 2020, the forest fire will be quite low, so hopefully the percentage will go up. We will see this dynamic until 2030. If we achieve 29 percent, let us see the next dynamic" Ruanda said. 

Ruandha added that the Indonesia government allocated a 300 million USD fund for land rehabilitation and conservation to reduce gas emission in 2030 as written in the Paris Agreement//NK

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Indonesian environment and forestry affairs minister Siti Nurbaya attended the G20 environmental ministry virtual meeting, on Wednesday Sept 16. Head of research, development and innovation ministry of environment and forestry affairs Agus Justianto on virtual media briefing explain, that the G20 ministerial meeting to prepare the issues to support the G20 summit leader that will be held in Saudi Arabia in November 2020.

"The main issues in the G20 Environment Ministers Meeting are the land degradation, habitat loss, coral reef conservation and sea waste. These issues have become global problems, and at the G20 Environment Minister Meeting there are three main documents; G20 Environment Ministers Communique, Global Initiative on Reducing Land Degradation and Enhancing Conservation of Terrestrial Habitats and Global Coral Reef Research and Development Accelerator Platform" Agus said. 

Meanwhile, special staff for minister of environment and forestry affairs for industrial and international trade, Laksmi Dhewanthi, said that the implementation of this initiative will be started in 2021, in line with the launching of the United Nations Decade on ecosystem Restoration. TheG20 minister of environment agreed to support Italy to become G20-2021 Presidency to continue and strengthen priority agenda in environment affairs. (VOI/NK).

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Deputy Minister of Environment and Forestry-LHK Alue Dohong encouraged that community’s roles will be more optimized in forest management, particularly in rehabilitation of watersheds (DAS). Alue Dohong said this when delivering a keynote speech at the Watershed Rehabilitation Webinar on Monday (Sept14). According to him, society should not only be used as an object, but must become a crowdsourcing with other forces, both from the central and local government sectors, academicians, researchers, environmental activists, and the business world who are then encouraged by the media to form a great force. In this activity, Alue Dohong had an opportunity to talk through video conference facilities with the community who were carrying out tree planting activities in watershed rehabilitation. He also expressed appreciation and admiration for the concern and enthusiasm of the community in welcoming the forest restoration program through watershed rehabilitation activities

Alue Dohong reminded parties who have an obligation to carry out land rehabilitation, to give greater role and trust to the community in implementing watershed rehabilitation, starting from preparing seeds, preparing land, planting, maintaining, as well as protecting plants from pests and Fire. Furthermore, Alue revealed, it is time for every business actor, especially the holders of Borrow and Use Forest Area Permits (IPPKH) to have a broader insight and perspective on efforts to improve the environment.

According to him, entrepreneurs should not just look at the location of their business, but also have to participate in improving the watershed area around their company. Currently, it is necessary to shift the value. If previously entrepreneurs only pursue the profit, it is time they have a moral responsibility towards improving the environment and improving the welfare of the community around the company's operations.