by Nithin Coca | Jan 2, 2016 | Environmental Writing, Writing
In 2015, the world gathered in Paris, France for the 21st Conference of Parties (COP) for the United Nations Climate Change treaty. I attended the conference as an accredited freelance journalist, providing coverage for seven media outlets and working as a volunteer...
by Nithin Coca | Mar 25, 2013 | Environmental Writing, Features, Writing
Did you know there is actually a mangrove plantation in Jakarta? You probably have driven by it many times and not even noticed. It can be found right along the expressway connecting central Jakarta with Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, a tiny bit of greenery and...
by Nithin Coca | Jan 17, 2012 | Environmental Writing, International, Political Writing, Writing
Published in Columbia University’s Asian Pacific Affairs Council Journal, here. Construction beckons Indonesia’s modern capital, Jakarta’s, entry as a 21st century economy – the drive from the airport into the central city is dominated by high-rise shopping and... by Nithin Coca | Aug 10, 2011 | Environmental Writing, NithinCoca
From KLIA LCCT, Malaysia View Larger Map This morning, I left Indonesia, and am currently in-transit to Japan. It’s hard to put into a single post what my experience in Indonesia was. The two months were full of experiences, many personal, that forced me to... by Nithin Coca | Jul 28, 2011 | Environmental Writing, NithinCoca
From my friend Sofia – check out her blog, Flex Your Voice – she posts some great images and inspiring quotes. I post this from a heavily meat eating country, Indonesia. Vegetables don’t grow too well in tropical regions (fruit does,... by Nithin Coca | Jul 22, 2011 | Environmental Writing, NithinCoca
One of the best things about working at Kehati is being able to visit different sites and attend environmental events. In the past few weeks, I’ve attended the launching of the 5th edition of Jakarta Green Map (Peta Hijau), a Green Festival in a Betawi (native...