Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- May 24, 2026
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The Legacy of Sajogyo: Redefining Rural Sociology and the Unfinished Agenda of Agrarian Reform in Indonesia
The intellectual landscape of Indonesian social sciences remains deeply anchored in the contributions of Kusumo Kampto Utomo, more widely known by the name Sajogyo, a figure whose life’s work earned…
- Environment and Nature
- May 20, 2026
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Agrarian Conflict in Pakel Intensifies as PT Bumi Sari Files Multi-Million Rupiah Civil Lawsuits Against Local Farmers in Banyuwangi District Court
Hundreds of farmers and residents from Pakel Village, Banyuwangi, East Java, gathered at the Banyuwangi District Court on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, to demonstrate solidarity with fellow villagers facing mounting…
- Environment and Nature
- May 6, 2026
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Military Training Center Project Ignites New Agrarian Conflict in South Lampung Priority Reform Areas
The scorching midday sun did not deter Alvin Gini as he walked toward his cornfield in Kemukus Village, Ketapang District, South Lampung, late last year. Before he could reach his…
- Environment and Nature
- April 19, 2026
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Coal Mining Operations in Kotabaru Threaten Livelihoods of Fishermen and Farmers Amid Environmental Degradation and Agrarian Conflict
Amir Hasan, a 65-year-old fisherman who has spent decades navigating the waters of Kotabaru, South Kalimantan, recently found himself staring at empty traps, a stark symbol of the escalating ecological…
- Environment and Nature
- April 16, 2026
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Agrarian Conflict Escalates in Padang Halaban as Evictions Lead to Violence and Allegations of Kidnapping
The long-standing agrarian dispute in Padang Halaban, North Labuhanbatu Regency, North Sumatra, reached a violent tipping point on Thursday, April 9, 2026, as a forced eviction operation led by security…
- Environment and Nature
- April 13, 2026
- 44 views
Systematic Criminalization and Decades of Agrarian Conflict The Struggle of Cot Girek Farmers Against PTPN IV in North Aceh
The plight of the farmers in Cot Girek, North Aceh, is often described by the local community through the Indonesian proverb "falling down and being hit by a ladder." For…
- Environment and Nature
- April 5, 2026
- 58 views
Struggle for Ancestral Lands and the Urgent Call for the Indigenous Peoples Bill Amidst Rising Agrarian Conflicts in Indonesia
The persistent struggle of the Bahau Umaq Telivaq indigenous community in Mahakam Ulu, East Kalimantan, serves as a poignant microcosm of a much larger, systemic crisis unfolding across the Indonesian…
- Environment and Nature
- April 2, 2026
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Experts Urge Government to Implement Moratorium on Transmigration Program Following Widespread Agrarian Conflicts and Land Tenure Failures
A collaborative study conducted by the Center for Rural and Regional Studies (PSPK) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), the National Land College (STPN) Yogyakarta, and the Sajogyo Institute has revealed…
- Environment and Nature
- March 25, 2026
- 40 views
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…
- Environment and Nature
- March 25, 2026
- 42 views
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…
- Environment and Nature
- March 21, 2026
- 54 views
The Persistent Shadow of Colonialism How Indonesias Agrarian Laws and Conservation Policies Marginalize Indigenous Communities and Fuel Land Conflicts
The legal framework governing land and forestry in Indonesia continues to face sharp criticism for failing to uphold agrarian justice, as contemporary policies frequently prioritize state authority over the ancestral…
