Kutai Kartanegara Achieves Kalpataru Award 2024

In 2024, the Pokdarwis B3 group from Pela village in the Kota Bangun district was awarded the Kalpataru Award for their contribution to environmental protection in Indonesia. This award ceremony took place during the Environmental Day celebrations in Jakarta, recognizing the efforts to protect the habitat of the freshwater dolphin - Mahakam Pesut. This award confirms the profound changes initiated by local communities and serves as an example for other regions of the country. The recognition of this group has become a symbol of cooperation and unity in sustainable natural resource management. Indonesian Environment Minister Siti Nurbaya noted that award recipients are not just enthusiasts but true heroes whose actions inspire others to preserve and restore the environment. In the future, such awards will help inspire youth interest in ecological issues.