Gunungsewu Karst Development Sparks Environmental and Livelihood Concerns Among Residents
As resort development progresses in Indonesia's Gunungsewu karst region, residents voice concerns over environmental damage and livelihood loss. With support from Walhi Yogyakarta, they have appealed to relevant ministries.
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