Society, Environment and Culture
Unravel the intricate threads of justice, societal transformation, and cultural narratives shaping Indonesian society.
UK-RI celebrate milestones in clean energy partnership, lay groundwork for 'Mentari 2'
The United Kingdom and Indonesia have marked the completion of the five-year Mentari clean energy program with a strong commitment to deepen their collaboration on a just and inclusive energy transition.
Raja Ampat nickel mine closures expose ESG, market volatility risks: EBC Financial
Indonesia’s decision to revoke nickel mining permits in the ecologically sensitive Raja Ampat region has drawn praise from environmentalists, but sparked fresh concerns over legal uncertainty, investor confidence, and global supply chain volatility in the nickel market, according to a new report from EBC Financial Group.
Four dead, 30 missing after Ferry sinks in Bali Strait
A massive search and rescue operation is underway after the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry sank in the Bali Strait late Wednesday night, with 31 people rescued, four confirmed dead, and 30 still missing, Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) confirmed on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Free Palestine Network calls for legislation to boycott Israeli products
Secretary-General of the Free Palestine Network (FPN), Furqan Amini M.Chan, asks the Indonesian government and parliament to immediately draft and pass legislation that prohibits the entry of Israeli-affiliated products into the country.
Government asked to tighten investment standards for critical minerals
In light of recent environmental damage in Raja Ampat, experts have called on the government to tighten standards for critical mineral investments, emphasizing the urgent need to strengthen Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) enforcement in both mining and downstream sectors.
Indonesia's power transition in critical turning point amid new RUPTL rollout
The recent release of 2025 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) is a vital milestone in the nation’s energy transition, but serious implementation gaps and misalignments with climate commitments remain, according to Dody Setiawan, Senior Climate and Energy Analyst at EMBER.
RI’s electricity planning faces critical climate gaps: Environmental law expert
Despite significant advancements in Indonesia’s electricity planning landscape, the latest Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) still falls short of aligning with the country’s climate targets, said an Environmental Law expert.
President inaugurates Sanur SEZ, a major leap in healthcare transformation
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Sanur Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bali on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, marking a historic step in Indonesia’s healthcare transformation.
Brazilian climber’s death at Rinjani questions over Indonesia’s rescue protocols
The tragic death of Brazilian climber Juliana Marins (26) at Mount Rinjani has ignited a wave of grief and criticism from both domestic and international observers, with growing scrutiny over Indonesia’s emergency response capacity in high-risk tourist areas.
Indonesia evacuates 54 citizens from Middle Eastern conflict zones
A total of 54 Indonesian citizens and one foreign national were evacuated from multiple conflict-affected regions in the Middle East and are scheduled to arrive in Jakarta today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.
Indonesia urged to enforce ambient air quality standards amid worsening pollution
The Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has called on the government to implement National Ambient Air Quality Standards, citing alarming air pollution levels across the country, particularly in Greater Jakarta area, where PM2.5 concentrations last year ranged between 30–55 μg/m³ − six to eleven times higher than the WHO’s safe limit of 5 μg/m³.
Gas power expansion in RI’s RUPTL could cost the State US$60 billion: IEEFA
Indonesia’s plan to expand gas-fired power plants in its 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) could burden the state with up to US$60 billion in fiscal costs, according to a new analysis from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).