UNU extends US$75m for environment problem

UNU extends US$75m for environment problem

MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Japan-based United Nations
University (UNU) has extended US$75 million in financial aid to
Indonesia to help the country solve its environmental problems.

"About 15 percent of the amount will be allocated for
environmental problems in South Sulawesi and West Nusa Tenggara
provinces," UNU international consultant, Ebinezer R. Florano,
said here late on Wednesday.

Florano said the aid would be used to finance activities
related to the study of climate change and biodiversity, as well
as the regreening of denuded forests. -- Antara