Society, Environment & Culture
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Indonesia strives to tackle extreme poverty of 3.1 million people
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment, Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar, says that the government is currently focusing on addressing the problem of extreme poverty and will provide assistance in stages to help the Indonesian poor.
Lenders urged to stop financing metallurgical coal projects amidst oversupply
A group of 11 environmental and human rights organizations have urged global financial institutions to stop financing metallurgical coal projects as the world is already oversupplied with the materials.
Prabowo's 100 days of presidency: A step backward in energy transition policy
The Civil Society Coalition for Equitable Energy Transition sees no significant progress in Indonesia's renewable energy transition policy during the first 100 days of President Prabowo Subianto's leadership. The coalition assesses that a number of aspects in the energy transition policy − which refer to the recommendations of the eight Quick Wins submitted to the Prabowo-Gibran 8 percent Growth Team − have even regressed.
Jatam asks DPR to stop deliberation of mining law draft revision
Mining Advoicacy Network (Jatam) has strongly condemned the draft revision of the 2009 Mining Law and demanded the government and House of Representatives (DPR) to stop the entire deliberation of law draft revision.
Government should impose nickel industry moratorium after flash flood: Walhi
The government should impose moratorium on nickle industry and evaluate all mining activities in Morowali mountains following flash floods that hit Labota village in Bahodopi sub-district , Morowali regency, Central Sulawesi, which is located next to nickel industrial estate, the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) on December 29, 2024, an environmental NGO says.
Union protests dismissal of a worker in Morowali over minor negligence
The Morowali Industrial Workers Union (SPIM) is protesting the decision of the management of PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel (ITSS), a metal mineral processing and stainless steel production company located within the Morowali Industrial Park in Morowali, Southeast Sulawesi, to dismiss its worker for minor negligence while on duty.
Indonesia loses researchers, lags behind in marine and fisheries research: Minister
Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono expressed his concern about the condition of research in Indonesia, especially in the marine and fisheries sector.
Indonesia opens door for corruptors seeking pardon through peace fine mechanism
Minister of Law, Supratman Andi Agtas, says that the government is considering to provide the opportunity for corruptors to secure pardon through a peace fine mechanism, a follow-up to previous President Prabowo Subianto’s statement that the government could grant pardon to corruptors.
Walhi : PLTU owners fail to show up on 1st hearing of environmental case
The opening hearing session at the Unaaha District Court in Konawe regency, Southeast Sulawesi province on Monday, December 23, 2024, which is trying co-owners of coal-fired plants PT OSS and PT VDNI over human rights violation and environmental damage allegations, was adjourned until January 6, 2025 after both owners failed to show up.
Prabowo faces backlashes over porposal to grant clemency to corruptors
President Prabowo Subianto has been criticized over his idea of granting clemency to corrupters who are willing to return back the corrupted state assets.
Greenpeace criticizes Prabowo administration, over climate environmental policies
Greenpeace Indonesia has raised concerns over the President Prabowo Subianto administration's commitment to addressing climate and environmental issues, citing its lack of concrete action despite public statements at international forums.
Yos Suprapto's solo paintings exhibition canceled
The solo paintings exhibition entitled “Kebangkitan: Tanah Untuk Kedaulatan Pangan” (Resurrection: Land for Food Sovereignty) which was planned to be held at the National Gallery from December 20 to January 19, 2025, has finally been canceled.