Society, Environment & Culture
Unravel the intricate threads of justice, societal transformation, and cultural narratives shaping Indonesian society
Trawling threatens lives of coastal women: Indonesian activists
Indonesian coastal women voiced strong opposition to bottom trawling at a side event hosted by the Transform Bottom Trawling (TBT) Coalition during the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) 2025 in Nice, France on June 9-13, 2025.
RI downgrades clean energy ambitions in new RUPTL, bets big on fossil fuels
Indonesia’s newly released electricity supply roadmap (RUPTL) 2025–2034, outlines a stark pivot back to fossil fuel reliance, undermining previous clean energy goals and raising concerns among environmental analysts and energy transition advocates.
Taxing landed houses will hurt middle-class dreams: Expert
An economist has criticized a recent proposal to increase taxes on landed houses (rumah tapak) as the policy could crush the housing aspirations of Indonesia’s middle- and lower-income citizens.
Mining license revocation inadequate, viral justice is not enough: Trend Asia
The government’s decision to revoke four nickel mining permits in Raja Ampat has been met with cautious skepticism from environmental watchdog Trend Asia, who called the move insufficient and cosmetic.
Government under fire for allowing nickel mining on protected island
The Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration is facing intense backlash after allowing nickel mining operations to continue on Gag Island in Raja Ampat, a protected conservation area.
Government revokes four mining permits in Raja Ampat upon presidential order
The government has officially revoked four mining permits (IUPs) in the world-renowned Raja Ampat archipelago, Southwest Papua Province, citing environmental concerns and a commitment to preserve the region's status as a leading ecotourism and marine biodiversity hub.
Coalition asks for legal action over nickel mining violations, slams officials for maladministration
The Papua Coalition for Law Enforcement and Human Rights has called on the government to take immediate legal action against four nickel mining companies accused of causing ecological damage in Raja Ampat.
Gag Nikel defends mining operation in Raja Ampat amidst govt’s suspension
PT Gag Nikel, a mining concession holder in Raja Ampat Regency, Southwest Papua Province, has defended its mining activities in the biodiversity-rich region saying that it has fulfilled the legal requirements to conduct mining operations there.
“Sumitronomic” still relevant amid today’s challenges: Experts
Experts have emphasized that the economic framework developed by Prof. Soemitro Djojohadikoesoemo − known as “Sumitronomic” − is still relevant amid today’s global geopolitical and economic challenges.
RI could unlock US$1.8 billion by reforming renewable energy policies: Report
Indonesia has the potential to generate up to US$1.8 billion in economic benefits by improving its renewable energy policies and accelerating clean energy development, according to a new report from the Asia Clean Energy Coalition (ACEC).
Indonesian banks account for 12 percent of SE Asia’s coal financing: Report
Indonesian banks are responsible for 12 percent of all coal financing in Southeast Asia between 2016 and 2024, equivalent to US$3.96 billion, according to a new report by the Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development (CEED) and civil society partners.
Indonesia’s May deflation signals deeper economic anxiety: Economist
Indonesia’s deflation of 0.37 percent in May is not a sign of economic strength but rather a warning of weakening consumer confidence and sluggish household spending, an Economist has warned.