#Environment and Sustainability
Government probes environmental impact of renewable energy projects after Sumatra floods
The Ministry of Environment/Environmental Control Agency (KLH/BPLH) are reviewing whether large-scale renewable energy projects contributed to the recent catastrophic flooding across Sumatra, with plan to summon company leaders involved for clarifications and gather evidence as part of a preliminary assessment.
Environmental group blames extractive industries for deadly North Sumatra floods
The North Sumatra chapter of the Indonesia Environmental Forum (Walhi) has accused extractive companies operating in the Tapanuli region of driving severe environmental destruction that triggered recent disasters across Sumatra.
Indonesia-UK sign climate and environmental cooperation deal at COP30
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom to strengthen collaboration on environmental protection, secured on the sidelines of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil on November 17, 2025.
The ability to provide resources to solve the problem is a key role for philanthropy: Elizabeth Yee, Rockefeller Foundation
Elizabeth Yee serves as the Rockefeller Foundation’s Executive Vice President for Programs, where she leads the foundation’s global initiatives, regional operations, partnerships, and learning & impact efforts. She joined the organization in 2019 as Managing Director for Climate and Resilience, later taking on the role of Chief of Staff. Prior to that, she held senior positions at 100 Resilient Cities and built a 17-year career in infrastructure finance with Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, and Barclays, where she completed more than $30 billion worth of transactions.
Indonesia pushes for roadmap, strong safeguards in global REDD+ discussions at COP30
The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry calls for the adoption of a clear roadmap for the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) scheme during discussions with multiple countries at COP30 in Brazil.
Global methane summit to launch initiative to curb super pollutants, accelerate climate action
Brazil, China, and the United Kingdom, co-hosts of the Global Methane Summit, are scheduled to launch a series of historic initiatives on Friday, November 14, 2025 to accelerate global action on methane and other non-CO₂ greenhouse gases to slow the pace of climate change.
Indonesia champions green diplomacy at COP30, vows to protect tropical forests and oceans
Indonesian delegates brought a strong green diplomacy mission to the Leaders Summit that opened the COP30 Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to safeguarding two of the planet’s most vital ecological systems − tropical forests and oceans − which serve as critical buffers against global climate change.
Indonesia to build four radioactive testing labs to safeguard shrimp exports to U.S.
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) will establish four laboratories for radioactive substance testing by the end of 2025, following the inclusion of 41 Indonesian shrimp producers on the U.S. government’s yellow list after traces of radioactive materials were found in local shrimp sold in the U.S. market in July 2025.
RSPO focuses on expanding palm oil partnerships in China, Africa, Middle East
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is set to expand efforts to strengthen sustainable palm oil partnerships in China, Africa, and the Middle East, regions showing rapid market growth and increasing demand for certified products.
Indonesia-Taiwan launch joint project to tackle marine plastic pollution
The growing problem of marine waste — particularly plastic pollution — has drawn increasing global concern due to its severe impact on marine ecosystems, food security, and human health.
EU countries seek flexible approach to 2040 climate targets ahead of COP30
European Union member states are negotiating a compromise proposal aimed at giving industries more flexibility in meeting the bloc’s ambitious 2040 climate goals following concerns raised by several governments over the economic costs and impacts of transitioning to clean energy.
Indonesia finds Caesium-137 contamination in 22 factories after US shrimp alert
Indonesia’s special task force on radioactive contamination has detected traces of Caesium-137 at 22 production facilities in an industrial zone near Jakarta, officials said on Wednesday, October 8, 2025..