From Coal to Crops: Dayak Women Lead a Just Transition Through Backyard Farming

From coal to crops: Dayak women lead a just transition through backyard farming

The global shift toward renewable energy is no longer a choice but a necessity: the climate crisis intensifies, with 2024 confirmed as the warmest year on record. Yet in Indonesia, coal remains an economic lifeline for several regions. In East Kutai, East Kalimantan, coal mining accounts for nearly 75% of the district’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP). The end of the coal mining era will come at a cost to local residents, many of whom ris…

Women lead the way

With the men’s A and Reserve grade having the bye last weekend, it was the Ray White Noosa Dolphin Womens who led the way in Saturday rugby with an all-round performance against Nambour at Nambour taking the match 22-0. Despite the significant loss of captain Tess Evans in the first half through injury, the Dolphins showed resilience and determination against the perennial competition favourites. “It was a great team performance, especially as f…