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Summary

The video highlights Indonesia's vast mangrove ecosystem, which covers 3.63 million hectares, making it the largest in the world. It focuses on the efforts of Ahmad RSUD and the Green Edelweis Foundation in conserving mangroves. Since 2009, the foundation has been actively involved in environmental education, tree planting, and waste management. Notably, they’ve planted over 400,000 mangrove saplings. The foundation's work has earned recognition, including a presidential award. The video emphasizes the importance of involving young people in environmental conservation for a sustainable future.

Takeaways

• 😀 Mangrove forests are one of the three key components of coastal ecosystems and provide numerous benefits such as enriching soil, providing habitat for fish and crabs, preventing coastal erosion, and improving water and air quality.
• 😀 As of December 2021, Indonesia has the largest mangrove ecosystem in the world, covering 3.63 million hectares, or 20.37% of the global total.
• 😀 Ahmad RSUD founded the Green Edelweis Foundation in 2009 with the goal of preserving the environment, especially by involving the younger generation in conservation efforts.
• 😀 The foundation’s vision is to create a ‘green earth’ by engaging the younger generation to actively care for the environment.
• 😀 Ahmad RSUD believes that young people, with their energy, knowledge, and ability to influence others, are crucial in promoting environmental protection.
• 😀 The foundation consists of nine active board members and volunteers called ‘Edelweis friends,’ who are involved in various environmental activities such as education, tree planting, coral restoration, and plastic waste utilization.
• 😀 One of the key activities of the Green Edelweis Foundation is mangrove conservation, with more than 400,000 mangrove saplings planted since 2014.
• 😀 The foundation collaborates with private companies, the government, NGOs, and communities to execute its programs and ensure successful mangrove planting.
• 😀 Maintaining mangrove trees, rather than planting them, is considered a bigger challenge, requiring regular monitoring and care over several years to ensure healthy growth.
• 😀 Ahmad RSUD received recognition from President SBY in 2013 for his efforts as a young environmental activist, further motivating his dedication to environmental conservation.

Q & A

What is the significance of mangrove forests in the environment?

Mangrove forests play a crucial role in enriching the soil, providing habitats for small fish and crabs, preventing coastal erosion, and maintaining the quality of air and water.

How large is the mangrove ecosystem in Indonesia?

As of December 2021, the mangrove ecosystem in Indonesia covers 3.63 million hectares, which represents 20.37% of the world's total mangrove area.

Why is Indonesia considered the country with the largest mangrove forest in the world?

Indonesia is considered the country with the largest mangrove forest because it contains 3.63 million hectares of mangrove, which is the largest area globally.

Who is Ahmad RSUD and what is his role in environmental conservation?

Ahmad RSUD is an environmental activist who founded the Green Edelweis Foundation in 2009. His vision is to involve the younger generation in environmental conservation, aiming to create a greener earth.

What is the mission of the Green Edelweis Foundation?

The Green Edelweis Foundation aims to foster environmental awareness, particularly among the younger generation, and engage them actively in preserving the environment.

What are the key activities conducted by the Green Edelweis Foundation?

The foundation is involved in educational activities, tree planting, coral reef restoration, mangrove planting, and recycling plastic waste.

How did Ahmad RSUD gain national recognition for his environmental work?

Ahmad RSUD gained recognition from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 2013, receiving an award for his efforts as a young environmental activist.

What challenges has Ahmad RSUD faced in executing his conservation programs?

Ahmad RSUD has faced financial challenges, often needing to fund his programs personally to ensure their execution, even when the required funds were not readily available.

How many mangrove saplings has the Green Edelweis Foundation planted?

Since 2014, the Green Edelweis Foundation has successfully planted more than 400,000 mangrove saplings as part of its conservation efforts.

What is the main challenge in mangrove conservation according to Ahmad RSUD?

While planting mangroves is not considered a challenge, Ahmad RSUD emphasizes the importance of monitoring and maintaining mangrove growth, which requires ongoing care and attention over several years.