Kupang Starts Water Conservation with Biopori, Encourages Movement in 51 Subdistricts

Subdistrict and Village Heads Asked to Become Driving Forces

Ignasius emphasized that water conservation needs to start from households, schools, RT/RW, women's groups, young people, religious institutions and communities.

It is hoped that the involvement of various groups will expand the movement to all sub-districts in Kupang City.

"We hope that the circular regarding water conservation will not stop as an administrative document. We ask the sub-district heads and village heads to become the driving force in their respective areas," he said.

He views water conservation as a long-term investment to maintain water availability for future generations. Therefore, citizen participation is needed so that activities can take place in a sustainable manner.

Meanwhile, Safeguarding Advisor and National Child Protection Advisor for PLAN International Indonesia, Sigit Wacono, explained that Kupang Berair is a water and land conservation movement. This movement is also directed at supporting flood and landslide control and maintaining the sustainability of water and land resources.

Through CERAH, PLAN International Indonesia encourages the involvement of women, children, young people, people with disabilities and vulnerable groups in conservation planning and action.