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In 2020, the government launched a mangrove revitalization program, allocating land to local communities for mangrove planting and sustainable resource use. The high value of mangroves for ecological health—protecting coastlines and supporting biodiversity—has motivated residents, such as Samsia from Parapantani Village, to actively conserve and promote mangrove resources.
Natural Dyes and Eco-friendly Innovation
Beyond food crops, Indonesia is seeing innovative uses of natural resources, such as producing eco-friendly dyes from mangrove leaves and fruits. Local women are trained in traditional dyeing techniques, which utilize non-toxic wastewater, making them environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes.