Indonesian Biodiversity Quiz
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How many known species of amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles are endemic to Indonesia's islands?

3,305

What percentage of APEC's biodiversity is estimated to be found in Indonesia's islands?

40%

Where is Indonesia located in terms of bio-geographic regions?

Indomalayan and Australasian

What natural phenomenon poses a sustained challenge to Indonesia's environment?

<p>Seismic activity from the Pacific Ring of Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated annual cost of air pollution to the Indonesia economy?

<p>$400 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is typically more affected by the costs of environmental challenges in Indonesia?

<p>The poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been a pivotal role of the forest sector in Indonesia?

<p>supporting economic development, livelihoods of rural people, and providing environmental services</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to turn around the unsustainable management of resources in Indonesia?

<p>a new vision led by the Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two reasons for the poor performance in Indonesia's approach to environment and natural resources management?

<p>weak commitment by sector agencies, low awareness in local departments, capacity challenges, lack of integration of environmental considerations at planning levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the key issues that the World Bank Environment Unit in Indonesia is working on?

<p>climate finance, forest and REDD+ issues, climate policy, finance, green economy, biodiversity protection, engagements with civil society, safeguard analysis and support</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one challenge faced in Indonesia's ministries concerned with environment and natural resources management?

<p>weak commitment by sector agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is needed to improve Indonesia's approach to environment and natural resources management?

<p>actual implementation of rules and procedures, increased awareness about negative environmental impacts, mechanisms for stakeholders to hold government agencies accountable, integration of environmental considerations at planning and programmatic levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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