TARAKAN - Governor of North Kalimantan (Kaltara) Zainal Arifin Paliwang handed over assistance or grants of equipment and field work clothes to the Tarakan City Environment Agency. This is part of a commitment in environmental conservation.

The equipment handed over is in the form of cleaning equipment and field work clothes that meet safety standards.

"This assistance is an effort from the North Kalimantan Provincial Government (Pemprov) strategy to strengthen efforts to manage a sustainable environment," said Zainal, Monday, January 22.

Governor Zainal appreciated the dedication of the Tarakan City Environmental Service (DLH) in protecting and preserving the environment and waste management programs.

"Concrete steps like this are an important milestone in realizing a sustainable regional vision. The support of the Kaltara Provincial Government in the development of the Waste Management Program will be a big step in increasing efficiency and effectiveness in dealing with waste problems in Tarakan City," he explained.

The governor hopes that the grant will make a positive contribution in achieving environmental sustainability targets and waste management. As well as inviting all people to actively participate in maintaining cleanliness and environmental sustainability.

"With the close cooperation between the Kaltara Provincial Government and the Tarakan City DLH, it is hoped that the Waste Management Program can continue to develop and have a positive impact on the environment and the welfare of the local community who change, progress and prosper," said Zainal.

In addition to the delivery of grants, the North Kalimantan Provincial Government also awarded the provincial level Adiwiyata as an acknowledgment of its success in waste management and integrating environmental principles into the education sector.

The recipients of the Adiwiyata award are 5 public elementary schools (SDN) in Tarakan city, namely SDN 032, SDN 008, SDN 048, SDN 023, SDN 007 and Integrated Islamic Elementary School Muslimat 1 Tarakan.

Meanwhile, to the Tarakan City DLH, Hariyanto welcomed the award given for the results of hard work with the community and related parties.

"This award encourages us to continue to improve environmental conservation efforts, and make Adiwiyata an integral part of our daily mindset and actions," said Hariyanto.

The acceptance of grants and the Provincial Level Adiwiyata Award is expected to provide a positive impetus for environmental conservation efforts in Tarakan City and inspire other areas to take similar steps.

"This award is our inspiration to improve our performance together," he concluded.


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