Twenty three small islands facing total destruction: NGO

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - At least 23 small island in Indonesia are on the brink of total destruction due to mining activities, a non-governmental organization said.

 

"Based on our studies, more than 23 small islands in the country are now on the brink of total destruction due to mining activities," the People`s Coalition for Justice Fisheries (KIARA), said in a press statement on Tuesday.

 

It said that the small islands were facing the threat of destruction because the mining activities did not take into account the islands` supporting capacity, environmental conditions and the livelihood of local residents.

 

KIARA said it was ironical to see the fact that the mining activities in the country`s coastal and sea areas had been taken as a model for development which gave an emphasis on economic targets.