Greenpeace Activists Scale Bundaran HI Monument to Protest Climate Inaction and Economic Hardship Under Prabowo-Gibran Administration

In a striking demonstration of civil disobedience, six activists from the environmental organization Greenpeace Indonesia scaled the iconic Selamat Datang Monument at the heart of Jakarta’s Bundaran Hotel Indonesia on…

Between Survival and Oblivion: The Escalating Crisis Facing Small-Scale Fishers in Indonesia’s Archipelago

Esau Sidemo, a 57-year-old fisherman from Bido Village in the Batang Dua District of Ternate, North Maluku, describes his survival as nothing short of a miracle. After his outboard motor…

The suffocating shadow of the 2026 wildfire crisis in Indonesia: A public health and ecological catastrophe of unprecedented scale

Since the middle of 2026, the skies across Kalimantan and Sumatra have faded into a persistent, toxic gray. The seasonal resurgence of forest and land fires (karhutla) has once again…

Indonesia Champions Small-Scale Fisheries and Sustainable Blue Economy on the Global Stage at FAO COFI 37

Jakarta, Indonesia – In a decisive push to redefine marine resource management and elevate coastal livelihoods, the Republic of Indonesia has forcefully reiterated its unwavering commitment to empowering small-scale fisheries.…

Indonesian Authorities Uncover Transnational Pangolin Scale Smuggling Network Following Three-Ton Seizure at Tanjung Priok Port

The Law Enforcement Directorate (Gakkum) of the Ministry of Forestry for the Java, Bali, and Nusa Tenggara (Jabalnusra) region has officially named a man, identified as Tonni T., as a…

Indonesian Capital Market Poised for Significant Expansion as BEI Reveals Robust IPO Pipeline of 15 Companies, Including 11 Large-Scale Enterprises

The Indonesian capital market is set for a substantial boost in depth and dynamism, with the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) announcing a robust pipeline of 15 companies gearing up for…

National Fishermen Day 2026 Highlights a Multidimensional Crisis for Indonesia’s Small-Scale Fishers Amidst Climate Change and Policy Gaps

Every April 6, Indonesia commemorates National Fishermen’s Day, a date intended to honor the contributions of the millions who brave the seas to provide the nation’s primary source of protein.…

Unraveling the Mystery of the Three-Ton Pangolin Scale Smuggling at Tanjung Priok and the Rise of Shadow Corporations in Wildlife Trafficking

The discovery of a massive attempt to smuggle more than three tons of pangolin scales through Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta has sent shockwaves through Indonesia’s environmental and law enforcement…

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…

Princess Kate and Prince William to Scale Back Royal Duties Next Month

The early months of 2024 have been a period of significant engagement for Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales. Their royal calendar has been notably full, encompassing a…