CSOs believe the conservation bill must shift away from a state-centered model and actively include indigenous peoples in its creation and implementation.
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Latest EU regulation may be a way to safe Indonesia’s forests
A number of environmental CSOs believe the EU regulation on deforestation free products can strengthen efforts in forest protection.
A local food in Mentawai Islands’ Sipora under threat from logging
Deforestation disrupts and threatens cultivation of toek, a source of protein for natives in Mentawai Islands’ South Sipora.
SIEJ: Strengthening journalists in environmental reporting is paramount
Increasing environmental knowledge and capacity will boost public awareness of good environmental practices, disaster mitigation, and climate policies.
Tire particles, an underestimated source of pollution
Tire particles can cause pollution that is many times worse than that produced by cars, according to research.
Illegal gold mining threatens food resilience, health of millions
Two decades of illegal gold mining in Jambi has led to the destruction of thousands of rice fields and mercury contamination in its rivers.
“The sea is swallowing us whole”: How sinking land, rising sea level threaten Semarang laborers
Tidal floods continue to surround Semarang due to land subsidence, worsened by sea level rise.
Youth behind push for climate adaptation in East Flores
Farmers in East Flores no longer rely on cocoa to fulfill their basic needs. The youth are raising awareness, advocating adaptation to climate change.
Indonesia looks to electric vehicles to tackle air pollution, reach zero emisions
The government’s program to develop an electric vehicle ecosystem to achieve zero emissions needs to consider the impact on environmental sustainability.
Jakarta may fall short on its 2050 zero transportation emissions target, study finds
Jakarta administration needs to reach beyond its current policies and program if it were to achieve its zero-emission target by 2050.