Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- April 2, 2026
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The Environmental and Social Toll of Large-Scale Development Projects on Papuas Indigenous Lands and Biodiversity
The Indonesian provinces of Papua, long celebrated as one of the world’s last great wildernesses, are currently facing an unprecedented wave of industrial transformation that threatens to alter their ecological…
- Environment and Nature
- April 2, 2026
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Indonesia’s Nickel Industry Faces Growing Crisis as Global Oversupply and Environmental Costs Threaten Long-Term Sustainability
The Indonesian nickel industry, currently the world’s most dominant force in the production of stainless steel and electric vehicle (EV) battery components, is grappling with a profound paradox where market…
- Environment and Nature
- March 31, 2026
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Environmental Crisis in Sikka as Mangrove Forests are Destroyed for Illegal Pond Conversion in Kota Uneng
The coastal landscape of Kota Uneng in Maumere, Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), is currently the site of a profound environmental and social crisis as vast swaths of mangrove…
- Environment and Nature
- March 29, 2026
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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…
- Environment and Nature
- March 28, 2026
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Indonesia Revokes PT Toba Pulp Lestari Forest Permit Amid Environmental Violations and Tenure Conflicts
The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry has officially terminated the operations of PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL), a major pulp and paper producer, effective January 26, 2026. This landmark decision was…
- Environment and Nature
- March 24, 2026
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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…
- Environment and Nature
- March 22, 2026
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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…
- Environment and Nature
- March 22, 2026
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Religious Leaders and Environmental Advocates Raise Alarm Over Merauke Sugar Cane Project Citing Indigenous Displacement and Massive Carbon Emissions
The Communion of Churches in Indonesia, known as Persekutuan Gereja-Gereja di Indonesia or PGI, has formally announced its opposition to the Indonesian government’s National Strategic Projects, specifically targeting the large-scale…
- Environment and Nature
- March 22, 2026
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South Kalimantan Environmental Crisis Massive Deforestation and Land Conversion Trigger Catastrophic Flooding Across Eleven Districts
South Kalimantan has faced a prolonged environmental emergency as catastrophic flooding ravaged the province from late 2025 into the early months of 2026, a disaster that civil society groups and…
- Environment and Nature
- March 21, 2026
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Environmental Injustice and Greenwashing Allegations Surround PLTU Tenayan Raya as Coal Ash Devastates Local Communities in Riau
For more than a year, a resident known as Marni has been forced to cook in the middle of her living room. Her kitchen, once a functional part of her…
- Environment and Nature
- March 21, 2026
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West Sumatra Government Pushes Forward with Gunung Talang Geothermal Project Amid Persistent Community Resistance and Environmental Concerns
The provincial government of West Sumatra has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the development of the Gunung Talang Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) in Solok Regency, despite years of steadfast opposition…
