Save Sagea Coalition Defends Community and Environment Against Mining CompaniesCEFR B1
26 Oct 2025
Adapted from Hasya Nindita, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Maximus Beaumont, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
The Save Sagea coalition, led by activist Adlunfiqri Sigoro, has emerged as a significant force in Indonesia, opposing exploitative mining companies. These companies risk the environment and harm local communities, threatening their livelihoods and cultural practices. Through organized protests, they advocate for the protection of sacred sites and improved working conditions for miners.
Adlun and his coalition are not only fighting against mining but are also calling for transparency and democracy in decision-making related to local resource management. They highlight the environmental impacts of mining on rivers and land, stressing that these areas are vital for both ecological balance and cultural heritage.
Despite facing challenges, the coalition continues to gain support, using social media and community awareness campaigns to mobilize action. They push for government intervention to establish protections for the Sagea karst ecosystem and ensure that corporate practices align with human rights standards.
Difficult words
- coalition — A group working together for a common goal.
- advocate — To support or argue for a cause.
- transparency — Openness in processes and decisions.
- livelihoods — The means of making a living.
- environmental — Related to nature and ecological balance.
- protection — The act of keeping something safe.
- impact — The effect or influence of one thing on another.impacts
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Discussion questions
- What are the potential benefits of environmental protection?
- How can communities support movements like the Save Sagea coalition?
- What role does social media play in activism today?
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