Get to Know Aeshnina, Young Activist Who Wrote to Prabowo Asking Indonesia to Stop Plastic Production

 Aeshnina, recipient of the IDN Times Youth Climate Warriors 2025

Key Points
• Aeshnina Azzahra Aqilani (17), an environmental activist, has received the IDN Times Youth Climate Warriors 2025 award.
• Aeshnina sent a letter to President Prabowo Subianto asking Indonesia to limit plastic production.
• Microplastics are contaminating all aspects of life, and Aeshnina hopes Indonesia will become cleaner from plastic pollution.

Jakarta, IDN Times – Young, energetic, and brave, these are the traits that describe Aeshnina Azzahra Aqilani (17), an environmental activist. The teenager from Gresik, East Java, has even had the courage to send a letter to President Prabowo Subianto urging Indonesia to limit plastic production. Aeshnina is one of the recipients of the IDN Times Youth Climate Warriors 2025 award, presented during the Semarak Awal Tahun 2025 event. A total of 10 recipients were honored with the IDN Times Youth Climate Warriors 2025 award.

Aeshnina shared on her social media that she sent the letter to President Prabowo through the Perning Branch Post Office in Jetis District, Mojokerto Regency, East Java.
"Yesterday, January 10, Friday, I sent a letter to President Prabowo because Indonesia is facing a serious plastic waste crisis," wrote Aeshnina, as quoted on Sunday (January 12, 2025).

1.      Aeshnina Says Microplastics Contaminate All Aspects of Life

Aeshnina explained that microplastics are contaminating all aspects, from air and water to the human body, including blood and placenta.
"As a young person, I feel scared seeing the worsening environmental future of Indonesia. We need to start acting now and not delay addressing this crisis," she said.

2.      Hopes President Prabowo Will Read Her Letter
Aeshnina hopes that President Prabowo will read and respond to her letter. She also hopes that Indonesia will take steps to limit plastic production.
"Through this letter, I hope that Mr. Prabowo Subianto reads it and responds by limiting plastic production, protecting the youth, and prioritizing the environment," she said.

3.      Wants Indonesia to Be Cleaner
Furthermore, Aeshnina hopes that Indonesia will become cleaner from plastic waste pollution, so the country's future can be better and cleaner. "This is not just about the present, but also about Indonesia’s future, which should be cleaner, healthier, and livable for future generations," she added.

Translated from: https://www.idntimes.com/news/indonesia/muhammad-ilman-nafian-2/mengenal-aeshnina-aktivis-muda-surati-prabowo-minta-ri-batasi-plastik