Fisherwomen in Demak fight against patriarchy in to gain equality and recognition of their status as fishers.
Category: Java
Aeshnina Azzahra: Everyone, including children, has a right to clean life
The 14-year-old girl from Gresik has inspired the young generation to fight for the right to a clean life by caring about environmental sustainability.
Growing demand for sand endangered the Bengawan Solo River and local communities along its banks
Sand mining activities along the banks of the Begawan Solo River have led to many negative environmental impacts in the region, from noise pollution to infrastructure damage to dangerous riverbank erosion.
Urban dwellers pedaling their way to clear air pollution
The number of cyclists in cities increased significantly during the pandemic. Experts say local administrations should use the trend as an opportunity to upgrade public transportation system in a bid to improve air quality.
Coffee farmers, experts join hands to protect gibbons and its habitat
Coffee farmers, NGOs, researchers, and the government joined forces to conserve Javan gibbons and their habitat while boosting the local economy.
Indonesia’s highest dam sidelines villagers and environment in Purworejo
Farmers in the Central Java district of Purworejo have so far been able to save to build their homes, buy vehicles, and put their children to school, from farming. But the construction of the Benar Dam, freeing some 600 hectares of land, threatens their livelihood.
Conservation and local economy to harmonize in crucial habitat of rare Javan gibbons
Essential Ecosystem Area is considered a middle way in harmonizing conservation and the community’s economy. However, education is needed for an effective collaborative forest management.
Ecosystem degradation that surrounds the Java 7 power plant
The developer of the Java 7 coal power plant claims it is environmentally friendly, but the lives of fishermen and the surrounding environment reflect otherwise.
‘Gibbon coffee’ supports rare forest primates and local livelihoods in Java
Former hunters growing coffee in Petungkriyono Forest, Java, are helping to conserve endangered Javan gibbons and other primates.
South Korea faces a public reckoning for financing coal plants in Indonesia
Residents in Indonesia’s Suralaya are dealing with respiratory ailments and declining fish catches. They blame the South Korea supported power plants. Despite protests, the Jokowi government plans to expand coal-fired power projects.