Society, Environment & Culture
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Walhi blames nickel mining as severe floods hit villages in Morowali
Heavy rainfalls accompanied by strong winds struck Bahodopi Sub-district in Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi, on Sunday night, March 17, 2025 triggering severe floods in Lalampu and Labota villages, collapsing a number of electricity poles, and forcing residents to evacuate their homes.
Danantara's fossil energy project funding poses economic risks: CERAH
The government's decision to fund multiple downstream and energy security projects − predominantly fossil-based − through the state-managed Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Agency (BPI Danantara), could cause significant economic risks for the country, says the Center for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action (CERAH).
Sixty thousand laid-off workers to miss out on holiday bonuses
Some 60,000 workers from 50 companies that have been laid off due to company bankruptcies, efficiency policies, workforce reductions, and factory relocations to other countries will likely have to miss out their bonuses two weeks before Idul Fitri, the Indonesian Trade Unions Confederation (KSPI) has revealed.
Merauke declaration: Indigeneous communities unite to reject PSN projects
Over 250 indigenous peoples, local communities and various civil society organizations from all over Indonesia announced the Merauke Declaration on March 11-14, 2025 in Merauke, South Papua, rejecting various National Strategic Projects (PSN) throughout Indonesia.
COP30 president calls for acceleration of US$1.3 trillion climate finance flow
In an open letter addressed to governments, financial institutions, multilateral development banks (MDBs), and private sector, President of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) André Aranha Corrêa do Lago has called on world leaders to accelerate the flow of US$1.3 trillion in climate finance to support global efforts in combating climate change.
Study highlights peatland flood risks in Indonesia
Flooding has emerged as a severe environmental threat due to the ongoing degradation of Indonesia’s peatland ecosystems, with a newly launched study, Sinking Wetlands, by Pantau Gambut, sheds light on the alarming flood risks faced by Peat Hydrological Units (KHG) across three major regions − Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Papua.
Indonesian fishing crew still vulnerable to exploitation: ILO Survey
A new survey by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has revealed that Indonesian fishing crew members continue to face serious labor rights violations, including forced labor, lack of written contracts, excessive working hours, and inadequate access to social protection.
Forest conversion causes flood disaster in Jakarta, Bekasi: Forest Watch
Flood that hit Puncak Bogor area in West Java following high intensity rainfalls has disrupted activities and damaged infrastructure in some areas, while its impact spread to Jakarta and Bekasi City due to the overflowing of Ciliwung River, Bekasi River, and Cisadane River, a finding by Forest Watch Indonesia (FWI) reveals.
MIND ID strengthens women empowerment in the mining industry
State-owned mining holding company, MIND ID, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening women empowerment in the mining industry in line with the International Women’s Day celebration on March 8, 2025 and the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), launched by UN Women and the UN Global Compact to promote gender equality in the workplace.
Geothermal project in Flores rejected over environmental, rights concerns
Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) SVD Ende and civil society organizations have opposed the geothermal energy project in Sokoria and Mataloko, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara due to concerns over environmental destruction, forced land acquisition, and military involvement.
Amnesty International concerned over rights violations, rising authoritarianism
Amnesty International’s Secretary-General, Agnes Callamard, was in Indonesia from March 4-7, 2025 as part of a global campaign against the increasing trend of authoritarianism, which she noted is becoming more evident in Indonesia.
Indonesia pushes CCS development as key to energy security, decarbonization
Indonesia is positioning itself as a leader in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, with strong regulatory support and growing industry collaboration, an energy expert says.