Indonesia’s Human Rights Commission has launched the country’s first national inquiry into alleged human rights violations related to land conflicts involving indigenous people.
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Xinhua: Greenpeace urges Indonesia to strengthen laws to protect forest, peatland
International environmentalist organization Greenpeace urged Wednesday the administration of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to strengthen laws that protect all forest and peatlands before his presidency term ends.
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Oil and Gas Well of Petrochina Exploded
Three people suffered burns from the explosion of a well in the area of oil and gas field Sukowati, Ngampel Village, Kapas Sub-district, Bojonegoro District, Tuesday morning, May 27, 2014. Joint Operating Body Pertamina-Petrochina East Java (JOB-PPEJ) dispatched an investigation team to determine the cause of the explosion of the wells located in the eastern […]
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Jambi Mines Occupy Nearly 2.5 Million Acres of Protected Forest
At least one million hectares (2.47 million acres) of protected and conserved forest in the Jambi Province have been damaged by mining operations. The districts of Sarolangun and Bungo are touted to be responsible for issuing licenses (IUP) for miners to work on the area. [Read full text on Tempo]
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The Case Traces of Clarion Hotel Kendari EIA
Grand Clarion Hotel in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, re-examined the chronological development by Wahana Lingkungan Hidup (Walhi) Southeast Sulawesi for allegedly not having built EIA since the beginning of 2012 ago. Party BLH Kendari and Clarion Management also stated that hotel EIA is being made. Walhi then questioned the firmness of government and law enforcement agencies. […]
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80% of Disasters in Indonesia Due to Climate Change
The last three decades, disasters that happened in Indonesia linked to climate change. The ministry of Environment urged that climate change adaptation step synergized with efforts to reduce disaster risk. Thus, said Arief Yuwono, Deputy for environmental damage and climate change control in coordination meeting of the climate change adaptation program in JW Marriott Hotel […]
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Market Response Positively to Eco-friendly Investment
Ministry of environment (MOE) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) signed a cooperation agreement or MoU regarding the Enhancement off The Role of The Financial Services Agency In Environmental Protection and Management Through Sustainable Development of Financial Services. The signing of the MoU conducted by the Minister of Environment Balthasar Kambuaya and Board of Commissioner […]
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Less, Pro-Environmental Presidential Candidate
Presidential election of the Republic of Indonesia will be implemented shortly, in July, 9, 2014. Two couples presidential candidate and vice presidential candidate left now, Joko Widodo-Jusuf Kalla and Prabowo Subianto-Hatta Rajasa, their commitment to the environment in Indonesia is questionable. Greenpeace Indonesia hasn’t seen any 100% commitment from both to the Indonesia environment. Meanwhile, […]
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Bad Weather, Gorontalo Fishermen Catch Fish up to Central Sulawesi
Fishermen of Bangga village, Sub-district Paguyaman Pantai, District Boalemo, Gorontalo, currently rarely go to sea as before because of the waves and the winds too strong and erratic. Coupled with litter carried by river water to the sea. [Read full text on Degorontalo]
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Saltwater Intrusion Reduce Coconut Productivity in Riau
Saltwater intrusion in coconut plantations reduce coconut productivity which became a major commodity for coastal communities in Indragiri Hilir District, Riau. This condition has occurred within the last two decades. Traditional methods such as the formation of coconut-dike-mangrove turned out to be a solution. [Read full text on Gurindam12]