Gorontalo Governor Urged to Preserve Ecosystem of Togean Islands
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Rabu, 6 Agustus 2003 10:33 WIB
TEMPO Interactive, Palu, Central Sulawesi:Several environmental organizations in Sulawesi have urged Gorontalo governor Fadel Muhammad to prioritize the preservation of Togean islands’ marine ecosystem in carrying out the Tomini mega-project. “We ask the governor not to exploit Tomini Bay for his project,” said Sudirman Suhdi, the director of Civil Society non-governmental organization (NGO), in Palu on Friday (19/4). According to Suhdi, the governor’s measure to develop the marine sector for business should be welcomed by everyone. However, problems could occur as a result of the Tomini project if the governor fails to pay attention on the ecosystem of Togean islands. “We’re prepared to face the governor if the islands are destroyed by the project,” Suhdi said. Rijal, member of Palu Ntodea NGO, also made a similar comment on this matter. According to him, the biodiversity in the Togean islands should be preserved. Rijal is worried that the Rp 1-trillion Tomini project could destroy the ecosystem of the Togean islands and warned the governor to be very careful in developing the Tomini Bay. (Darlis – Tempo News Room)
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