Rianda Purba

Rianda Purba

environmentalist Indonesia

Rianda Purba is an environmental advocate associated with the Indonesian Environmental Forum, known for highlighting the impact of illegal deforestation on natural disasters. In the context of the recent catastrophic floods in Indonesia, she emphasized that the severe flooding and landslides were exacerbated by human actions, notably the destruction of forests in Batang Toru, which compromised the area's natural resilience.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
360,088
Power
3,042$
Sentiment
6.99
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Jamaica 1 6.00 0.10% +0% 2,961,167 2,815 $15,000 14$
Italy 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 60,461,826 54,032 $2,000,000 1,787$
Indonesia 1 7.00 0.11% +0% 273,523,615 303,241 $1,119,000 1,241$
Totals 3 336,946,608 360,088 $3,134,000 3,042$
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Recent Mentions

Jamaica Jamaica: Rianda Purba is an activist with the environmental group WALHI who spoke about the impact of deforestation on the disaster. 6

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 | News

Indonesia Indonesia: Rianda Purba is the Executive Director of Walhi Sumut who commented on the ecological degradation in the region. 7

Kompas: Kondisi Hutan, Bukan Hujan, yang Lebih Memengaruhi Skala Bencana di Sumatera

Italy Italy: Rianda Purba of the Indonesian Environmental Forum explained that the deforestation and uncontrolled development have deprived Batang Toru of its resilience. 7

Corriere della Sera: Alluvioni in Asia, oltre 1.300 morti: devastati Sri Lanka, Indonesia e Thailandia