The move will bring in revenue for the country but it has also sparked concerns among environmentalists. Read more at straitstimes.com.
JAKARTA - Indonesia has lifted a ban on sea sand exports that was in place for 20 years, a move that would bring in revenue for the archipelago but it has also sparked concerns among environmentalists.
The archipelago first disallowed sea sand exports in 2003, and reaffirmed the ban in 2007, in a move against illegal shipments. It cited environmental concerns, as well as a need to protect its borders as reasons for the ban. But environmentalists have warned that the move will lead to an increase in sand extraction, which will be harmful to coastal dwellers who rely on ocean ecosystems.
“Hope this decision will be overturned. Environmental losses will be much greater. Climate change has already been felt and has an impact. Let it not be exacerbated by sea sand mining,” said Ms Susi, who was in office from 2014 to 2019.
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