Society, Environment and Culture
Unravel the intricate threads of justice, societal transformation, and cultural narratives shaping Indonesian society.
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.
Indonesia poised to lead regional CCS initiative: Expert
Indonesia has the potential to lead in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology in the Asia-Pacific region, with significant geological advantage of having an estimated storage capacity of up to 603 gigatons of carbon dioxide beneath its surface, an Expert says.
Indonesia makes significant progress in CCS technology: Researcher
Indonesia is making significant progress in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, with the potential to reduce national carbon emissions by 700 million tons annually, a researcher says.
ABB supports Indonesia’s net zero target, energy transition
Swiss-Swedish multinational corporation specializing in power, robotics, automation, and digitalization technologies, ABB, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Indonesia’s net zero emissions target and renewable energy transition.
Indonesia pushes CCS technology for sustainable economic growth
The government has emphasized that the country’s economic growth target of 8 percent must align with environment responsibility, focusing on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology as solution to reducing carbon emissions.
MIND ID sets example on combined CSR-CER programs
State-owned mining holding company MIND ID combines Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) programs as example of mining industry’s contribution to regional economic growth and social welfare.
Unions say massive layoffs at Sritex Illegal
The Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) is planning to file a citizen lawsuit against the Indonesian government and the executives of textile company PT Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex) over recent massive layoffs in the company which the unions claim as violating labor laws.
Forestry Law revision centers on green energy, indigenous peoples' rights
Revision of the Forestry Law has been included in the 2025 Priority National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) and the main agenda for discussion in Commission IV of the House of Representatives (DPR), with focus on strenthening green energy campaigns and indigeneous peoples’ rights.
Banks asked to prioritize ESG investments for renewable energy financing
A government policy think tank has suggested that Indonesian banks should increase their investments in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sectors as a key entry point to accelerate the country’s renewable energy transition.
Bill on Indigenous peoples expected to guarantee food sovereignty
Bill on the Indigenous Peoples, which is currently included in the 2025 Priority National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) is expected to be a legal instrument that will not only recognize and protect the rights of indigenous peoples, but also strengthen community-based food sovereignty.
Conference calls for fair, transparent critical mineral supply chains
The growing global demand for critical minerals is driving a dual crisis − fragile supply chains and worsening socio-environmental risks − with weak planning and limited bargaining power among producing countries, disruptions in the supply of these minerals threatening the global energy transition, an international conference on critical minerals has revealed.