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…
Residents Petition President to Halt Gold Mining in Beutong Ateuh, Aceh, Citing Ecological Disaster Fears
A broad coalition of residents from Beutong Ateuh, Nagan Raya, Aceh, joined by various civil society organizations including the Pawang Uteun community and Yayasan APEL Green Aceh, have formally petitioned…
The Death of Sago and the Erosion of Food Sovereignty on Obi Island Amid the Nickel Mining Boom
Junaid Nomor can only stare vacantly at the blackened expanse of sago palm forests lining the road on his journey from his village to the Akelamo River. The sago forest,…
The Environmental and Social Toll of Nickel Mining in Torobulu: A Microcosm of Indonesia’s Green Energy Dilemma
Ayunia Muis was in the middle of preparing traditional cakes for her daily trade when an urgent notification flashed across her phone screen. The message came from a group chat…
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…
The Silent Crisis of Mandailing Natal Illegal Gold Mining Triggers Environmental Collapse and Public Health Emergency in North Sumatra
The persistent expansion of illegal gold mining operations, locally known as Penambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), in the Mandailing Natal (Madina) Regency of North Sumatra has evolved from a localized…
Illegal Sand Mining Operations in Batam Persist Amid High Demand for Construction and Reclamation Projects
The rapid urban expansion and massive infrastructure development in Batam, Riau Islands, have created an insatiable demand for construction materials, inadvertently fueling a persistent and destructive illegal sand mining industry.…
The Resilience of Balun Ijuk and the Vanishing Ume Addressing Bangka Belitung’s Growing Food Security Crisis Amidst Mining and Monoculture Expansion
The province of the Bangka Belitung Islands, long celebrated for its rich maritime resources and vast mineral wealth, is currently facing a silent crisis regarding its food sovereignty. Historically, the…
















