Recurring Waste Pond Failure at PT Merge Mining Industri Sparks Environmental Concerns and Calls for Legal Action in South Kalimantan
Residents of Rantau Bakula Village in the Sungai Pinang District of Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan, were once again thrust into a state of alarm in the early hours of Tuesday,…
The High Cost of Nickel: Obi Island Residents Demand Justice Amid Allegations of Environmental Negligence and Corporate Cover-ups
The arrival of massive nickel mining operations and integrated industrial zones on Obi Island, South Halmahera, North Maluku, has triggered a multi-dimensional crisis for the local population, ranging from the…
Civil Society Organizations and Disaster Victims in Sumatra Sue Indonesian Government Over Negligent Response and Environmental Mismanagement
The legal action, filed at the Jakarta Administrative Court (PTUN) in early May 2026, represents a significant escalation in the tensions between the state and citizens affected by the devastating…
Two Decades of the Lapindo Mudflow: A Legacy of Environmental Catastrophe and the Unending Struggle for Justice in Sidoarjo
A small procession of victims from the Lapindo mudflow tragedy walked solemnly from Dwarakerta Park toward the massive earthen embankments that now define their landscape. The distance was a mere…
Two Decades of the Lapindo Mudflow Victims Demand Accountability and Environmental Restoration Amidst Ongoing Ecological Crisis
SIDOARJO — On the morning of May 29, 2026, a somber procession of dozens of residents made its way from Dwarakerta Park toward the towering earthen levees of Porong, Sidoarjo.…
The Growing Crisis of Illegal Gold Mining in Indonesia: Economic Drivers, Environmental Devastation, and the Shadow Economy
The Indonesian government appears to be struggling to contain the rapid proliferation of illegal gold mining activities, known locally as Pertambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), which continue to scar landscapes…
Two Decades of the Lapindo Mudflow: The Persistent Struggle of Survivors and the Shadow of Environmental Neglect in Sidoarjo
The sweltering heat of East Java does not deter Muna Ariyanti as she meticulously organizes rows of motorcycles within a semi-permanent structure near the towering levees of the Lapindo mudflow.…
The Silent Guardians of Global Food Security Facing Existential Threats Amidst Local Conservation Efforts and Rising Environmental Challenges
Honeybees are often viewed through the narrow lens of commodity production, primarily valued for the honey and wax they yield for human consumption. However, these industrious insects serve as the…
The Silent Vanguard Indonesian Women Leading the Charge for Environmental Conservation and Resource Sovereignty in Indonesia
Across the Indonesian archipelago, from the dense rainforests of Sumatra to the coastal villages of Papua, a quiet but resolute movement is taking shape. While national headlines are often dominated…
Environmental Challenges and Community Resilience A Deep Dive into Indonesias Ecological and Industrial Landscape in 2026
As Indonesia approaches the midpoint of 2026, the nations environmental and industrial landscape presents a complex tapestry of systemic crises and grassroots triumphs. While social media remains saturated with reports…
The Environmental and Social Cost of Shrimp Farm Expansion in East Lombok: A Crisis for Traditional Fishermen and Marine Ecosystems
In the coastal village of Sepolong, located in the Labuhan Haji District of East Lombok, Alisah, a 70-year-old fisherman, stands on the shore and gazes at a long line of…















