Navigating the Paradox of Coal Dependency and the Imperative for Economic Diversification in Indonesia’s Resource-Rich Regions
The high level of dependency on the coal sector has emerged as a formidable challenge to the economic sustainability of Indonesia’s primary mining regions, particularly as global market dynamics shift…
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…
Tragedy in Pamekasan Fatal Monkey Attack on Toddler Sparks Urgent Calls for Stricter Primate Ownership Regulations in Indonesia
The death of a five-year-old toddler following a brutal attack by a neighbor’s pet monkey in Pasean, Pamekasan, East Java, has ignited a fierce national debate regarding the legality and…
Safeguarding the Badas Hitam The Evolutionary Journey and Conservation Urgency of the Siamese Crocodile in the Mesangat Wetlands of East Kalimantan
The Siamese crocodile, scientifically known as Crocodylus siamensis, is a species that remains largely unfamiliar to the broader Indonesian public, yet for the communities surrounding Lake Mesangat in East Kalimantan,…
Indonesian Village Energy Transition Stalls Amid Fossil Fuel Dependency and Regional Disparities According to New CELIOS-Greenpeace Report
The Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS) and Greenpeace Indonesia have officially released the Village Energy Transition Readiness Index (ITED) 2026 report, revealing a concerning stagnation in the nation’s…
Agrarian Conflict Escalates in Padang Halaban as Evictions Lead to Violence and Allegations of Kidnapping
The long-standing agrarian dispute in Padang Halaban, North Labuhanbatu Regency, North Sumatra, reached a violent tipping point on Thursday, April 9, 2026, as a forced eviction operation led by security…
Rising Public Awareness and Ecological Imperatives Drive Leopard Cat Conservation Efforts in Yogyakarta as Forest Habitats Shrink
The landscape of wildlife conservation in the Special Region of Yogyakarta is undergoing a significant cultural shift as local residents increasingly demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the region’s delicate biodiversity.…
Contradiction and Criticism Surround Reinstatement of Martabe Gold Mine Operations in Batang Toru Ecosystem
The Indonesian government’s decision to reinstate the mining permit for the Martabe gold mine in South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, has ignited a firestorm of criticism from environmental advocates, legal scholars,…
Opini: Risiko Kedaulatan di Balik Kesepakatan Tarif Prabowo Trump
The diplomatic triumph in Washington was met with immediate legal turbulence in the United States. Just twenty-four hours after the ART was signed, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a definitive…
PN Ruteng Acquits Indigenous Farmer Yohanes Flori in Landmark Conservation Area Dispute
The Ruteng District Court in East Manggarai Regency has delivered a landmark verdict by acquitting Yohanes Flori, an indigenous farmer from the Lando Lawi community, of all criminal charges related…
Former Bali Environmental Chief Named Suspect Over Suwung Landfill Waste Management Crisis
The chronic mismanagement of the Suwung Landfill (TPA Suwung) in Bali has escalated into a major legal battle, culminating in the naming of I Made Teja, the former Head of…
















