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Connectography Speech for World Environment Day 2025 | Han Yoo Dam (Timor_Leste) | 060'
Atauro is an island in Timor-Leste with an area of 105 km², a length of 25 km, a width of 9 km, and a population of about 8,000. It falls under the administrative district of Dili. The island is located approximately 25 km north of Dili, the capital of East Timor.
Atauro is a coral reef zone that boasts a diverse coral ecosystem. According to a 2016 study by Conservation International (CI), an average of 253 species of coral fish were found at 10 locations around the island, with some areas recording up to 315 species. This is the third-highest number recorded in the world.
In addition, a research team documented a total of 642 species of coral fish during a week-long expedition, which included 120 hours of underwater observation. As a result, Timor-Leste surpassed areas like Indonesia's Raja Ampat in terms of average species per location, achieving results comparable to larger islands like Micronesia's Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Christmas Island.
The research team also assessed the health of the coral reefs and surrounding waters of Atauro. Despite some signs of damage in certain areas, the overall condition was found to be good. In response to these challenges, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries introduced new regulations to protect Timor-Leste’s ecosystem, including restrictions on juvenile fish capture and the designation of protected areas within the Nino Konis Santana National Park.
Additionally, Atauro is part of Indonesia’s Sunda Arc volcanic belt, and the island was formed as a result of past volcanic activity. Volcanic traces remain in the southwestern part of the island, and the entire island exhibits a developed fault structure. This terrain was formed as the island underwent tectonic movements and uplift processes.
Have there been any new regulations or activities introduced in recent years to protect the coral reef areas around Atauro Island? If so, what has been the response of the local residents?
Do the terrain or fault structures of this area have any impact on agriculture or construction?
Are there any particular places near the coral reefs or beaches that locals frequently visit or find especially scenic?
Today, April 11, 2025, South Korea is experiencing typical spring weather. In Yeongjongdo, where I live, temperatures are expected to range from a low of 8°C to a high of 19°C. The sky is clear, but the fine dust level is moderate and the ultrafine dust level is bad.
While South Korea experiences severe fine dust pollution, I found that the overall fine dust levels in Timor-Leste are better than in Korea. The air quality index in Dili, the capital, is generally good. In Korea, many people suffer from respiratory diseases every spring due to fine dust, but are there any serious climate issues in Timor-Leste at the moment?
I heard that Timor-Leste declared a zero plastic policy in 2019 and set a goal to recycle all plastics. In Korea, plastic pollution is also a serious issue, so it might be a good idea to implement environmental policies inspired by Timor-Leste. I have a question about this: How is Timor-Leste implementing its zero plastic policy, and what challenges has it faced? What measures have been taken to address these challenges?
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