Jakarta, Sept. 10 -- Five regions in Indonesia received the 6th ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable Cities (ESC) Award and the 5th Certificate of Recognition on Tuesday, for the implementation of sustainable environmental management.

"Indonesia appreciates the ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable Cities (ESC) Award and the 5th Certificate of Recognition. We hope more ASEAN cities will meet the assessment criteria for this award," the Deputy for Climate Change Management and Carbon Economic Value Governance of the Environment Ministry, Ary Soedijanto, said on Wednesday.

The regions receiving the awards are Banyumas District, Malang City, Bandung City, Padang City, and Ciamis District.

The awards are given to cities and regencies in ASEAN dee...