Fisherwomen lead fight against marine dredging in Java amid fears of damage

Published on October 16, 2024

Fisherwomen on the north coast of Java Island are pushing back against plans to dredge sea sand for export, saying they fear it will worsen coastal erosion and harm marine ecosystems.

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