Society, Environment and Culture
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Calls mounted for completion of indigenous rights bill amidst discrepancy on basic terminology
The push to immediately pass the Indigenous Peoples Rights Bill has resurfaced as the need for legal protection for traditional rights of indigenous peoples becomes increasingly crucial.
Worker injured in workplace incident at PT GNI Nickel Plant, Morowali
A worker at PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry (GNI), located in the nickel processing industrial area of North Morowali, Central Sulawesi, lost his left wrist in a workplace accident early Monday morning, sparking renewed calls for corporate accountability and stricter government oversight.
Indonesia lags behind on energy transition commitments: Climate Analytics
A new report by Climate Analytics reveals that Indonesia is falling behind in fulfilling its international energy transition commitments, citing that alongside seven other Asian countries, Indonesia has shown slow and inconsistent progress in shifting from coal to renewable energy, despite having signed major global pledges.
Algatek presents microalgae technology to capture carbon, produce green energy
Biotechnology specialist PT Algatek Karbon Nusantara introduced its latest closed-loop microalgae photobioreactor technology at the 2025 Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit held in Jakarta on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Concerns mounted over CNI’s smelter operation in Southeast Sulawesi
As PT Ceria Nugraha Indotama (CNI) prepares to launch commercial operations of its upgraded nickel smelter this April 20205, environmental activists are raising concerns over the company's past record and the potential ecological impact of its activities in Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi.
Kebumen and Meratus Geoparks named UNESCO Global Geoparks
The UNESCO Executive Board has officially designated Indonesia’s Kebumen and Meratus Geoparks as new UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGs) during its 221st session held in Paris from April 2 to 17, 2025.
Morowali under environmental threat from nickel industry tailings: Tanah Merdeka
The Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) is facing a growing environmental crisis due to hazardous tailings produced by the nickel industry, says environmental and mining watchdog the Tanah Merdeka Foundation (YTM).
NTT Governor to review geothermal projects in Flores amid mounting concerns
East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor, Melkiades Laka Lena, has decided to review the controversial geothermal power plant projects on the island of Flores, citing flaws in its design and implementation.
Indonesia seeks OECD membership to strengthen anti-corruption efforts
The Indonesian government has expressed its desire to join as a member of the OECD Global Anti-Corruption Forum, a global anti-corruption and integrity forum, in an effort to combat corruption which is considered a threat to the nation's progress.
ICCS Youth set up to raise awareness on CCS technogy among young generation
Indonesia officially has had a communication and information center meant as an arena to generate public awareness and acceptance on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology and develop the capacity of young generation to be engaged in the CCS industry.
Olympic athletes ask IOC to pioritize climate crisis mitigation
A total of 451 Olympic athletes from 91 countries, including Indonesia, have called on International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry to prioritize climate crisis response against the increasing impact of climate change, in particular reference to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Olympics.
Walhi criticizes Jakarta’s Rorotan RDF pollution management
The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has assessed that the Jakarta Provincial Administration’s measures in handling environmental pollution due to the Rorotan Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Plant trial were not on target.