UNESCO, LIPI hold workshop

JAKARTA: The Center for Oceanological Research and Development of the National Institute for Sciences (LIPI) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) are conducting a workshop on ways of solving coastal and islet problems of the nearby Seribu islands.

The workshop, participated in by local fishermen, students, teachers and environmentalists, is being held on Pari islet of the Seribu islands from March 23 to March 27, an organizer, Suharsono, said here Saturday.

The five-day workshop, he said, will discuss environmental management in coastal areas, coral conservation and other subjects.

UNESCO and LIPI have held a joint environmental campaign called "Peduli Pulau Seribu" for a number of years. (swe)