Whoever is elected in February must involve more of society in consultations on BRI projects to mitigate environmental risks, Indonesian analysts write.
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CELIOS : Keep the energy transition away from false solutions
Celios assessed the energy transition proposed by the presidential and vice-presidential candidates as false solutions that will actually cause a climate crisis
Over 80% of fishermen struggle to access subsidized fuel, survey reveals
Fishermen lack institutional support to access subsidy. Bureaucracy, funding, and data collection are major impediments, experts say.
Indonesian activist nabs Climate Breakthrough Award
Past recipients used their award funds to create new and expand existing initiatives to drive collective actions in tackling climate woes.
Thousands joined Youth Action for Climate 2023
Thousands banded in climate actions. Youths — over a quarter of Indonesia’s population, is the most affected by impacts of climate crisis.
Youth demands climate focus from presidential hopefuls
As elections near and candidates set, youth voters seek for substantial climate and environment agenda in their goals, missions and actions.
Microplastics are choking aquatic life in Jakarta waters
Indonesia is one of the countries in SEA with the highest plastic pollution in the world. Microplastics threaten health, the environment, and marine life.
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.
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.
Promoting interfaith collaboration through environmental journalism
Religious leaders and communities play key role in environmental protection and addressing climate crisis.