Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
- 12 views
South Tapin Residents Face Perpetual Crisis as Coal-Laced Mud Floods Devastate Livelihoods and Infrastructure
The onset of overcast skies has become a source of profound anxiety for the residents of South Tapin District, Tapin Regency, South Kalimantan. For the communities in this region, heavy…
- Environment and Nature
- May 23, 2026
- 21 views
Industrial Pollution and Coal Waste Devastate Coastal Livelihoods in Muara Gembong as Fishermen Face Economic Collapse
The seawater surrounding the coastal reaches of Pantai Harapanjaya Village, located in the Muaragembong District of Bekasi Regency, West Java, has undergone a harrowing transformation, turning a murky palette of…
- Environment and Nature
- May 9, 2026
- 20 views
Northern Papua Oil and Gas Expansion Sparks Conflict as Fishermen Protest Destruction of Livelihoods and Marine Ecosystems
The Dok 9 Pier in the North Jayapura District of Jayapura City, Papua, normally a center of rhythmic maritime commerce, has recently become a site of simmering resentment and economic…
- Environment and Nature
- May 6, 2026
- 26 views
The Red Devil Invasion: How an Invasive Species is Decimating Lake Batur’s Ecosystem and Livelihoods
Made shook his head in frustration as he cast his fishing line into the tranquil yet troubled waters of Lake Batur. He had brought three fishing rods today, harboring a…
- Environment and Nature
- May 5, 2026
- 19 views
Illegal Gold Mining in Pohuwato Ignites an Ecological and Humanitarian Crisis as Conservation Lands and Livelihoods Vanish
The Popayato River, which once served as the lifeblood of Pohuwato Regency in Gorontalo, has undergone a harrowing transformation. For generations, its waters were crystal clear, providing sustenance and a…
- Environment and Nature
- May 1, 2026
- 31 views
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…
- Environment and Nature
- April 19, 2026
- 34 views
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…
Nasution Nanang
- National News
- April 17, 2026
- 31 views
Bintan Regency Proposes 12 Merah Putih Fishermen Villages for 2026 Development to Enhance Coastal Livelihoods
The Bintan Regency Government (Pemkab Bintan) in Riau Islands has formally submitted a proposal to the central government, specifically through the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), for the…
- Environment and Nature
- April 17, 2026
- 38 views
The Nickel Paradox How Smelter Expansion in Konawe is Erasing the Crab Export Industry and Displacing Traditional Livelihoods
The roar of a scooter engine cuts through the humid air of Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi, as Budi maneuvers through a muddy hauling road toward the power plant facilities of PT…
- Environment and Nature
- April 12, 2026
- 44 views
The Fading Livelihoods of Balikpapan Bay: How Industrial Expansion and Nickel Smelters Marginalize Coastal Women
Under a leaden sky in Kampung Jenebora, East Kalimantan, a woman named Ani carefully selects shrimp from a local vendor. For over a year, this has been her ritual—preparing salome,…
- Environment and Nature
- April 12, 2026
- 34 views
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…
