Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- March 28, 2026
- 45 views
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
- 44 views
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
- 55 views
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
- 44 views
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
- 50 views
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
- 54 views
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
- 58 views
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…
- Environment and Nature
- March 21, 2026
- 54 views
Indonesian Government Cancels Re-export of Illegal Electronic Waste Containers in Batam Raising Environmental Concerns
The Indonesian government has officially decided to cancel the planned re-export of hundreds of containers containing illegal electronic waste, or e-waste, originating from the United States. These containers, which arrived…
- Environment and Nature
- March 16, 2026
- 56 views
Indonesia Faces Critical Environmental Intersection Amidst National Eid Homecoming Season
The 2026 Eid al-Fitr homecoming season, locally known as mudik, has transformed Indonesia’s infrastructure into a bustling network of movement as millions of citizens travel across the archipelago to reunite…
