A 14-year-old Indonesian conservationist planted thousands of mangroves and helped local women develop sustainable products, linking coastal restoration with livelihoods for fishing communities

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Over the past decade, Indonesia has lost an estimated 12.5 million hectares of forest.
The decline has put the country under significant environmental pressure and contributed to increased coastal erosion, reduced biodiversity and heightened vulnerability to climate-related disasters.
Observing the growing environmental challenges in the country, 14-year-old Harley Fatahillah Yodhaloka Sunoto began exploring ways to contribute solutions at the community level.

Over the past decade, Indonesia has lost an estimated 12.5 million hectares of forest.
The decline has put the country under significant environmental pressure and contributed to increased coastal erosion, reduced biodiversity and heightened vulnerability to climate-related disasters.
Observing the growing environmental challenges in the country, 14-year-old Harley Fatahillah Yodhaloka Sunoto began exploring ways to contribute solutions at the community level.

Sources: Times of India