Companies and individuals trading sharks and rays illegally use various methods and loopholes to avoid regulations and detection.
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76% of Indonesians are in the dark about JETP, survey finds
Those who are informed tend to be more interested in learning about JETP programs, critical, and can oversee policy-making processes.
Measuring the efficacy of RDF in tackling Jakarta’s waste issues
Waste continues to pile up in the capital while authorities debate between incinerator or refuse-derived fuel technology to tackle the problem.
Uncovering Indonesia’s illegal shark trade [1]: Tracing shark fins from Papua to Java, and on to China
Hundreds of sharks and rays, some endangered and protected, are landed at various ports in Java. Journalist Asnawi finds there are no officials monitoring this trade.
Children of miners in Bangka Belitung face an uncertain future
Not only is tin mining harmful to the environment, but it also threatens children in Bangka Belitung. Their education and health hang in the balance.
Mangroves and coastal communities at risk in Jambi’s east coast
The clearing of 110 hectares of mangroves in Sungai Sayang affected fishermen’s income, worsening the impact of the climate crisis on coastal communities.
Hope for a democratic energy transition in Indonesia
A just energy transition should push democratization in energy and its use, allowing the people to have access to energy sources near them.
Batik makers face more uncertainty as tidal floods persist in Pekalongan
Pekalongan will lose 5,271 hectares by 2035. The batik industry is already feeling the pinch of sea level rise. Industry players share their stories.
Duano fishers struggle with climate and mangrove woes
Already resource-stricken, Duano fishers bear the brunt of climate crisis and environmental degradation impacts.
Semarang needs to boost waste banks and communities to reach its waste targets
Semarang official says mentoring of waste banks and empowering communities are key to the success of its waste management program.