#Environment and Sustainability
Indonesia finalizes second NDC as roadmap for sustainable, low-carbon future
The Indonesian government is in the final stages of preparing its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (Second NDC), a strategic climate policy document that will guide national efforts from 2031 to 2035.
MIND ID promotes responsible ocean mining, sustainability at marine affairs event
Indonesia’s state-owned mining holding company, MIND ID, reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable and responsible ocean mining operations during the National Technical Working Meeting (Rakernis) of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries' Directorate General for Marine Spatial Management (PRL) held on July 15, 2025.
Indonesia launches first eco-friendly solder factory to boost tin downstreaming, exports
Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, Todotua Pasaribu, inaugurated Indonesia’s first eco-friendly solder factory, PT Solder Tin Andalan Indonesia (Stania), on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Prabowo’s renewable energy goal needs massive financing, policy reform: SUSTAIN
President Prabowo Subianto’s bold pledge to achieve 100 percent renewable energy by 2035 will require substantial financing and significant policy reform, particularly from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and the Ministry of Finance, according to the Indonesian Foundation for Sustainable Welfare (SUSTAIN).
Danantara partners with JBIC to accelerate green transition
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, BPI Danantara, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to jointly finance renewable energy, power transmission, water management, and sustainable digital infrastructure projects across the archipelago.
Hashim Djojohadikusumo inaugurates two green factories in Sumatra
Business tycoon Hashim Djojohadikusumo recently launched two environmentally friendly factories under Arsari Group, marking a significant step in sustainable industrial development in Sumatra.
Batam named nat’l pilot city for energy transition, building sector decarbonization
The Indonesian city of Batam has been designated a national pilot city for energy transition and energy conservation in the building sector, under the Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) project.
Ministry uncovers environmental violations at Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park
The Ministry of Environment has uncovered a series of serious environmental violations at the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) − a major nickel-based industrial zone spanning 2,000 hectares (ha) in Central Sulawesi − including illegal land clearing, unlicensed facilities, improper waste disposal, and dangerously high pollution levels.
Government wins environmental lawsuit against nickel miners in Southeast Sulawesi
The Ministry of Environment has secured a legal victory against two nickel mining firms − PT James & Armando Pundimas (PT JAP) and PT Bhima Amarta Mining (PT BAM) − for illegal mining activities in protected forest areas of North Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi.
Government shuts down illegal nickel mining activities in Raja Ampat
The Ministry of Environment has found that four nickel mining companies operating in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua Province, have violated environmental regulations, with three of them having had their mining activities halted by the government.
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.
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.