Aceh Information Commission Rules HGU Land Data as Public Information Following Legal Dispute with National Land Agency
The Aceh Information Commission (Komisi Informasi Aceh or KIA) has officially declared that data regarding Right to Cultivate (Hak Guna Usaha or HGU) permits constitutes public information that must be…
Unlocking the Green Economy Potential of East Nusa Tenggara through Youth Leadership and Renewable Energy Innovation
Against the scenic backdrop of Lasiana Beach in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), a transformative gathering of minds took place as the year 2025 approached its final quarter. Dozens of…
Rare Twin Orangutan Rescue in East Kalimantan Highlights Urgent Need for Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Corridor Protection
In a significant but sobering event for global biodiversity conservation, a female Bornean orangutan and her rare twin infants were successfully rescued and translocated from a severely fragmented forest patch…
The Bantargebang Tragedy and the Perils of Open Dumping A Deep Dive into Jakarta’s Escalating Waste Crisis
On the afternoon of March 8, the sprawling landscape of the Bantargebang Integrated Waste Treatment Site (TPST) in Bekasi transformed from a site of daily labor into a scene of…
The Paradox of Coal Ash Management and Energy Injustice at the Tenayan Raya Coal-Fired Power Plant
The decision by the Indonesian government to remove Fly Ash and Bottom Ash (FABA), the residual byproduct of coal combustion at coal-fired power plants (PLTUs), from the list of hazardous…
The Ecological Significance and Conservation of the Copper-headed Trinket Snake in Indonesian Agricultural Landscapes
The presence of snakes in the middle of rice fields often triggers a spontaneous reaction of panic or an immediate attempt at hunting by local residents. However, for farmers who…
PT Bumi Sari Maju Sukses Lawsuit Against Pakel Farmer Signals Shift in Agrarian Conflict Tactics in Banyuwangi
The agrarian conflict in Pakel, Licin District, Banyuwangi, East Java, has entered a contentious new phase as PT Bumi Sari Maju Sukses (BMS) initiates a multi-billion rupiah civil lawsuit against…
Stalled Agrarian Reform in Indonesia: Navigating Colonial Legacies, Structural Poverty, and the Urgent Need for Policy Harmonization
Indonesia’s ambitious agenda for agrarian reform remains a distant aspiration as conflicting interpretations among ministries, government agencies, and the House of Representatives (DPR) continue to stifle effective implementation on the…
WALHI Warns of Permanent Disaster Phase as Indonesia Chases Eight Percent Growth Target Amid Ecological Collapse
Indonesia is currently grappling with an acute state of ecological destruction that has transitioned from sporadic environmental incidents into a "permanent disaster" phase, according to the 2026 Environmental Outlook report…
The Rescue and Release of Santi the Leopard Cat A Milestone in Bali Wildlife Conservation Efforts
The silent, humid nights in the rehabilitation center of Jaringan Satwa Indonesia (JSI) became the backdrop for a grueling journey of survival led by Farida Ulya, a young veterinarian and…
Global Climate Crisis and Agricultural Practices Accelerate the Spread of Drug-Resistant Fungal Pathogens
The invisible world of fungal spores, once considered a secondary concern in the realm of infectious diseases, is rapidly transforming into a primary threat to global public health, food security,…
















