Jakarta, June 22 -- Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq reminded that many disturbances threaten Indonesia's biodiversity, including on various small islands such as Raja Ampat, which have high ecological value.

"Disturbances to biodiversity in Raja Ampat have not decreased, which has become a global concern," he stated at the opening of the 2025 Environment Day Expo and Forum in Jakarta, Sunday.

He also urged that similar attention be given to other small islands.

According to him, his ministry will join other ministries and institutions to monitor issues affecting small islands in Indonesia.

Small islands are considered vulnerable when they become sites for extractive activities, such as mineral mining, including nickel mining...