Society, Environment and Culture
Unravel the intricate threads of justice, societal transformation, and cultural narratives shaping Indonesian society.
RI could unlock US$1.8 billion by reforming renewable energy policies: Report
Indonesia has the potential to generate up to US$1.8 billion in economic benefits by improving its renewable energy policies and accelerating clean energy development, according to a new report from the Asia Clean Energy Coalition (ACEC).
Indonesian banks account for 12 percent of SE Asia’s coal financing: Report
Indonesian banks are responsible for 12 percent of all coal financing in Southeast Asia between 2016 and 2024, equivalent to US$3.96 billion, according to a new report by the Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development (CEED) and civil society partners.
Indonesia’s May deflation signals deeper economic anxiety: Economist
Indonesia’s deflation of 0.37 percent in May is not a sign of economic strength but rather a warning of weakening consumer confidence and sluggish household spending, an Economist has warned.
RI sees over 5,600 workplace accidents in early 2025, stronger safety culture sought
Indonesia has recorded more than 5,600 workplace accidents in the first quarter of 2025, with the majority occurring in the construction, manufacturing, and mining sectors, said Muchammad Yusuf, Director of Occupational Safety and Health Testing Development at the Ministry of Manpower.
SE Sulawesi administration seeks regulatory overhaul for ESG compliance
Amid rapid mining operation expansion in Southeast Sulawesi province, its administration is calling for an urgent regulatory overhaul, particularly in aligning mining practices with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards.
House asks for evaluation of nickel mine in Raja Ampat
The House of Representatives (DPR) has emphasized the urgency of evaluating existing mining permits in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, an area globally recognized for its marine biodiversity and eco-tourism potential.
Indonesia must lead in ESG transformation for nickel mining: Deputy MPR Speaker
Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), Eddy Dwiyanto Soeparno, told the Indonesian ESG Forum 2025 that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance is no longer a voluntary measure, but a core requirement for global market access, especially in the nickel sector.
Indonesia’s nickel industry must embrace global ESG standards: APNI
Chairman of the Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI), Nanan Soekarna, suggested that adherence to global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards is no longer optional, but an urgent necessity for Indonesia’s nickel industry to stay competitive in the global market.
Biomass co-firing in Indonesian coal plants fails to cut emissions: CREA
The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has revealed that biomass co-firing at coal-fired power plants (PLTU) in Indonesia brings only marginal reductions in emissions and could, in fact, introduce new pollutants.
Unions record 70,000 workers laid off in four months
Labor unions across Indonesia are preparing nationwide rallies following a wave of mass layoffs that has affected 70,000 workers in just the first four months of 2025, according to data released by the Labor Party and the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSP-PB, KSPI).
New Indonesian history project stirs debate over objectivity, political complexity
As Indonesia prepares to celebrate the 80th anniversary of its independence, the governmen’s initiative to rewrite the nation’s history has reignited old tensions over how the past should be remembered and who gets to decide.
Activists file complaint over Wawonii mining irregularities with AGO
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) and the Coastal and Small Islands Advocacy Team (TAPaK) have filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office (AGO)over alleged corruption linked to nickel mining by PT Gema Kreasi Perdana (PT GKP), a subsidiary of the Harita Group, on Wawonii Island, Southeast Sulawesi.