European Parliament Ditches Google for Qwant, Signaling Push for Digital Sovereignty
The European Parliament has officially transitioned its default search engine from Google to Qwant, a move that signifies a significant step in the bloc’s endeavor to reduce its reliance on…
Strengthening Indigenous Sovereignty: The Urgent Need for Legal Recognition and Participatory Mapping of Ancestral Lands in Indonesia
The recognition and protection of indigenous territories across the Indonesian archipelago remain alarmingly insufficient, as the exclusion of ancestral domain maps from the central government’s One Map Policy continues to…
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…
Guardians of the Meratus: Sustainable Agroforestry and the Fight for Indigenous Sovereignty in South Kalimantan
In the mist-shrouded slopes of the Meratus Mountains, Amat unsheathes a parang from his waist with practiced ease, deftly clearing the creeping weeds that threaten the saplings in his garden.…
Indonesia’s Biocultural Wealth and the Quest for Food Sovereignty Amidst the Global Climate Crisis
Every May 22, the international community observes the International Day for Biological Diversity, a date established by the United Nations to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. For Indonesia,…
Women of East Nusa Tenggara Drive Food Sovereignty and Climate Resilience Through Organic Gardening and Bamboo Conservation
In the rural landscapes of East Nusa Tenggara, specifically within the villages of Watu Galang and Teka Iku, a transformative movement led by women is reshaping the intersection of agriculture,…
Gold Mining Conflict in Enrekang: Local Resistance, Corporate Maneuvers, and the Looming Threat to Agricultural Sovereignty
The highlands of Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi, have become the epicenter of a protracted struggle between local agricultural communities and the extractive ambitions of CV Hadaf Karya Mandiri (HKM). What…
Indonesia Unveils Ambitious 100 GW Solar Power Vision: A Strategic Leap Towards Energy Sovereignty and Green Economic Transformation
The global landscape is currently gripped by an undeniable wave of energy transformation. The international imperative for decarbonization has transcended its origins as a mere environmental narrative, evolving into a…
Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs Extends Electric Vehicle Tax Incentives to Bolster National Green Mobility Ecosystem and Energy Sovereignty
The Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs has officially issued a landmark circular aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the archipelago by urging regional governments to extend…
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,…















