The Vanishing Deltas of South Sumatra: Ecological Degradation and the Erosion of a Maritime Identity
The geographical landscape of South Sumatra is undergoing a profound and irreversible transformation that threatens to permanently erase the province’s historical maritime identity. Once characterized by a vast network of…
The Hidden Cost of Indonesia’s Nickel Downstreaming: Ecological Degradation and the Crisis of Coastal Livelihoods in North Maluku
Indonesia’s aggressive pursuit of nickel downstreaming, often heralded as a masterstroke in the global transition toward renewable energy, has positioned the archipelago as a central pillar in the international electric…
Environmental Degradation and Agricultural Collapse The Hidden Cost of Geothermal Energy in Mataloko East Nusa Tenggara
The promise of clean, renewable energy often arrives with a narrative of progress and sustainability, yet for the residents of Turetogo Hamlet in the Wogo Village of Ngada Regency, the…
Indigenous Papuan Women Spearhead Resistance Against Land Appropriation and Environmental Degradation Under Merauke National Strategic Projects
The landscape of Merauke, South Papua, is currently the epicenter of a profound struggle between state-led industrial ambitions and the ancestral rights of the region’s indigenous populations. At the heart…
Environmental Degradation and Social Unrest Escalates as Illegal Gold Mining Ravages Aceh Besars Krueng Aceh River Basin
Amiruddin, the village head—locally known as the Keuchik—of Gampong Barueh in the Kota Jantho District of Aceh Besar, stands at the edge of a deteriorating ecosystem, his voice heavy with…
Environmental Degradation and Social Unrest: The Impact of the Kerinci Merangin Hydroelectric Project on Lake Kerinci and Local Livelihoods
The tranquil landscape of Lake Kerinci in Jambi Province, Indonesia, has long been the lifeblood of local communities, providing water for vast rice paddies and a bounty of fish for…
Kupatan Kendeng Nyawiji Nolak Molo The Enduring Resistance of Rembang Farmers Against Industrial Cement Expansion and Environmental Degradation
In the heart of Tegaldowo Village, located within the Gunem District of Rembang, Central Java, a traditional Javanese joglo house owned by environmental activist Joko Prianto became the focal point…
Orang Rimba Seek State Recognition Amid Escalating Land Conflicts and Environmental Degradation in Jambi
In the fading light of a mid-February evening in 2026, dozens of Orang Rimba—the indigenous nomadic people of Jambi—gathered at the Pendopo of the Jambi Governor’s Office to issue a…
Economic Risks and Environmental Degradation Force a Critical Reevaluation of Indonesias Coal Mining Future
Indonesia’s coal mining sector, long considered the backbone of the national economy and a primary source of global energy, is facing an unprecedented existential crisis that demands an immediate strategic…















