"Peat at Sunset Time": Pantau Gambut's Efforts to Call for the Importance of Protecting Peat Ecosystems

The call is directed not only at the government but also at the broader public. To raise public awareness about the significance of preserving and restoring peat, Pantau Gambut is inviting everyone to join their cause through the "Peat at Sunset Time" exhibition and discussion at KALA in Kalijaga, South Jakarta.

The event aims to create a platform where peat ecosystem campaigner can interact with people who have not directly encountered peat, particularly residents of Java Island and other large cities who want to learn more about peat and its importance in preserving ecosystems. Campaign Manager Dimas Hartono stresses the importance of this event.

Sementara pada sesi kedua, dilakukan aksi teatrikal yang dilakukan oleh Johan Haha dan mimbar bebas dimana mitra jejaring Pantau Gambut dari tujuh provinsi bercerita kondisi ekosistem gambut yang ada di wilayahnya masing-masing. Acara pun ditutup dengan penampilan musik dari Ojosh, Om PLR, G-Pluck, dan DJ Kasbon.

Selain mengundang seniman dan aktivis untuk mengampanyekan perlindungan ekosistem gambut, Pantau Gambut juga menggelar pameran lukisan digital untuk menggambarkan dinamika yang terjadi di atas ekosistem gambut menggunakan model ilustrasi yang jenaka. Pembawaan pesan dengan gaya visual ini diharapkan menjadi medium yang atraktif namun dapat diterima secara logis oleh publik.

"All stakeholders must participate in protecting Indonesia's peat ecosystem if they wish for global efforts to address the climate crisis to be successful. Peat is capable of storing approximately 30% of the total global carbon to prevent it from being released into the atmosphere. It also serves numerous other functions for the environment and society," she concluded.