Indonesia is one of the countries in SEA with the highest plastic pollution in the world. Microplastics threaten health, the environment, and marine life.
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Posted inSpecial report / Ocean and maritime
The forgotten ones on tin island
Offshore tin mining on Bangka Island pollutes fishing grounds, driving fishermen away. Participatory development is key to economic growth and equality.
Posted inArticle / Energy
Unpacking energy transition financing hurdles in Indonesia
Experts call on developing counties to increase contribution into energy transition efforts as developing countries can’t rely on pubic funding alone.
Posted inArticle / Sustainability
Civil society groups oppose the Indonesian carbon exchange
CSOs warn of the potential dangers in carbon trading and urge the government to choose other instruments to address climate crisis.
Posted inArticle / Resources
Civil groups urge the government to stand with citizens in agrarian conflicts
There are currently 50 land dispute cases in East Java, half of which has lead to violence and citizens being criminalized and intimidated.
Posted inArticle / Biodiversity
Ratu, a 23-year-old rhino, gave birth to her third calf in Way Kambas
The unnamed calf is the fourth Sumatran rhino, a critically endangered species, born at the sanctuary in Way Kambas National Park.
Posted inArticle / Environment
Promoting interfaith collaboration through environmental journalism
Religious leaders and communities play key role in environmental protection and addressing climate crisis.
Posted inArticle / SIEJ Program
Climate crisis should be a priority issue in the 2024 elections
All parties, including media, need to push for the climate crisis to become a priority issue in the 2024 elections.
Posted inSpecial report / Ocean and maritime
Tracing lead contamination in Palembang’s most favored fish
Although lab test results show lead level in mackerel is within safe level, overtime consumption can lead to mental and physical problems, expert warns.
Posted inArticle / SIEJ Program
SIEJ conducts training to strengthen environmental narrative during election year
Strengthening journalists’ literacy in climate and environmental issues and giving more space to youth in the media is believed to be critical as election year closes in.