East Jakarta Administration gets Program Kampung Iklim (Proklim) 2018 award from Environment and Forestry Ministry, Wednesday (10/24).

Proklim award is given as a form of collaborative participation between residents and government.

This award is received by East Jakarta Mayor, Muhammad Anwar at Manggala Wanabakti Auditorium, Central Jakarta.

Anwar said, this award is given because East Jakarta succeed to manage waste bank at RW 03, Malaka Sari Urban Village, Duren Sawit, that becomes the pilot project in Jakarta.

"Proklim award is given as a form of collaborative participation between residents and government. Especially their concern for environment," he explained.

According to him, residents at RW 03 Malaka Sari are very good in managing and taking care their environment. There are many innovations in managing waste and prioritizing residents participation.

Proklim 2018 award submission is a part of Action on Climate Change Control Day (HAPPI) 2018. This event is participated by 137 coaches and Proklim at provincial, regency, city, urban village, and RW levels.