The Jakarta Post/Friday, July 27, 2007 (12:13:57 AM)
Caucus says governor candidates not serious on green issues
JAKARTA (JP): Activists from the Jakarta Environmental Caucus have
questioned the gubernatorial candidates' commitment to the environment after
neither turned up Wednesday evening to sign a contract on environmental
policies.
"Their absence means the two candidates are yet to side with Jakarta's
environment. It's a test of whether or not they are committed to improving the
environment," said Dede Nurdin Sadat, the secretary general of the caucus.
While shredding the contract prepared for Fauzi Bowo, the Caucus gave one
week to Adang Daradjatun to sign after Adang sent his campaign team leader Igo
Ilham to attend the event.
The Caucus sent invitations to the candidates two days before the event,
asking them to sign the contract stating, among other things, that the new
governor must appoint a deputy on environmental issues and allocate at least
10 percent of the city budget for environmental protection programs.
The contract also stated that the new governor should improve the city's air
quality, public transportation, open and green spaces and resolve perennial
flooding. (Adianto P. Simamora)
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