Six People Receive Kehati Biodiversity Awards

Jakarta - The Indonesian Biodiversity Foundation (Kehati) granted environmental awards to six people pioneering in protecting the country’s biodiversity.

The six receivers are Sudiyo, a traditional group leader from Gunung Kidul regency in Yogyakarta; Sofyan Hadi, a civil servant from Rokan Hilir, Riau; Maryono, a herbal businessman from Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta; Saein SP, a farmer from Purbalingga, Central Java, Sanca Rini an artist from Pamulang, Banten and a 12-year old Junior High School Adeline Tiffanie Suwana from Kelapa Gading Permai, Jakarta.

The winners receive Kehati trophies, cash money and study trips.

The six people were chosen from about 90 proposals of individuals and groups that protect biodiversity.

“We hope their efforts could boost public awareness to protect the rich biodiversity in the country,” Damayanti Buchori, executive director of Kehati said on Tuesday. Adianto P. Simamora

Source: http://www.thejakartapost.com (26 May 2009)
Photo: http://www.sidomuncul.com

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