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MISS EARTH INDONESIA
CINDY INANTO
DESCRIBE YOUR CHILDHOOD/GROWING YEARS
I loved exploring the outdoors. My favourite spot to peruse was the flower bush because I could see different types of animals, and drink the nectar from the flowers.
I loved racing the other kids in the neighbourhood, either by running or cycling. When I was not racing, I would cycle around the neighbourhood leisurely and sometimes I would find injured animals to rescue. We took in birds and abandoned kittens until they were ready to leave.
As a child of my parents, I was subjected to high expectations from a young age. Most of my days were filled with lessons in ballet, piano, painting, foreign languages and many more. I was able to explore the outdoors on the very rare free time that I had.
As a child of my parents, I was subjected to high expectations from a young age. Most of my days were filled with lessons in ballet, piano, painting, foreign languages and many more. I was able to explore the outdoors on the very rare free time that I had.
WHAT IS YOUR MEMORABLE MOMENT?
The weekend after I was chosen as Miss Earth Indonesia, I went to church again after a very long time. Karen Ibasco, Shaney Tormes, top 6 girls and our chaperone went to church together.
The pastor spoke about how God is always there for us, he gives us trials and tribulations because he wants us to rise above and emerge stronger. That day I broke down crying because I realised that all of the suffering he gave me everyday contributed to positive growth in my life.
I was unfazed by what I experienced during my pageant preliminary, because god gave me those daily. And whenever things get too much he will send someone to help. That realisation that God never left me was the most memorable moment of my life.
ANY SPECIAL STORIES OR FACTS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY?
We love growing fruit trees and edible plants like butterfly pea plant and aloe vera.
WHAT IS THE MOST UNUSUAL THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE?
When I was a junior engineer at Melbourne University Racing, I volunteered for vehicle fabrication at the workshop. As a result I was given training in CNC machining and TIG welding. In addition to that I have build aerodynamic components using carbon fiber. I consider these experiences quite unique and unusual.
WHAT TIPS CAN YOU SHARE TO PROMOTE ECOTOURISM & CLIMATE CHANGE?
Most of climate change and ecotourism promotions used fear and disaster to threaten viewers to embrace the more sustainable way of living. I think we should start highlighting the positives of the solutions to set a more optimistic tone, and use tiktok trends to engage the youths and reach a bigger audience.
WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD OF YOUR COUNTRY?
My country is beautiful as it is rich in resources and land. It is rich in art, history and culture and also it’s the land that created indomie. We have beautiful natural landscapes and considered heaven on earth by visiting tourists.
Although Indonesia is already considered a carbon sink, we still invest in renewable energy and sustainable startups that help the environment. We have mangrove protection programs because they are more effective than forests in absorbing carbon.
My country is beautiful and working hard to fight climate change. and that makes me very proud of Indonesia.
Although Indonesia is already considered a carbon sink, we still invest in renewable energy and sustainable startups that help the environment. We have mangrove protection programs because they are more effective than forests in absorbing carbon.
My country is beautiful and working hard to fight climate change. and that makes me very proud of Indonesia.
WHAT IS YOUR ADVOCACY?
I would like to encourage people to consume kelp and kelp products to help the environment. Land is scarce and with the growing population and economy, it will get more scarce. We can look at the sea as a resource to grow kelp forests as a carbon sink.
Carbon captured by kelps are not released back to the atmosphere when they are harvested. kelps can absorb carbon, reduce the acidity of the ocean, provide shelter for marine animals which promote biodiversity. The most important part is that, kelp is a nutritious food source and can be sold for profit. It is a circular economy that is beneficial for the environment and the people.
Economic profit is a great incentive for humans to support this environmental initiative. it does not restrict any human activity but instead increase economic activity.
Carbon captured by kelps are not released back to the atmosphere when they are harvested. kelps can absorb carbon, reduce the acidity of the ocean, provide shelter for marine animals which promote biodiversity. The most important part is that, kelp is a nutritious food source and can be sold for profit. It is a circular economy that is beneficial for the environment and the people.
Economic profit is a great incentive for humans to support this environmental initiative. it does not restrict any human activity but instead increase economic activity.