#Environment and Sustainability
Indonesia’s nickel industry must embrace global ESG standards: APNI
Chairman of the Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI), Nanan Soekarna, suggested that adherence to global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards is no longer optional, but an urgent necessity for Indonesia’s nickel industry to stay competitive in the global market.
Biomass co-firing in Indonesian coal plants fails to cut emissions: CREA
The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has revealed that biomass co-firing at coal-fired power plants (PLTU) in Indonesia brings only marginal reductions in emissions and could, in fact, introduce new pollutants.
Environment Ministry-Police strengthen collaboration on environmental protection
The Ministry of Environment (KLH) and the National Police (Polri) on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strengthened environmental law enforcement, underscoring both institutions’ commitment to preserving Indonesia’s natural resources and ensuring sustainable development.
KLHK revokes Dairi’s permit in regards with Supreme Court’s ruling
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) has formally enacted the Supreme Court's ruling by revoking the environmental permit of PT Dairi Prima Mineral (PT DPM), a mining company operating in Dairi Regency, North Sumatra.
Surabaya chosen as pilot city for Indonesia-Germany sustainable energy project
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has revealed that Surabaya City, East Java is a pilot area for the Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) project, which is a collaboration with the German Government.
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.
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.
Olam Agri-GIZ partner to boost sustainable rubber farming in Lampung
Olam Agri collaborates with the German and Dutch governments to launch a sustainable natural rubber program in Lampung.
Fossil fuel contributes to extreme heat, millions in Indonesia affected: Study
The impact of climate change − attributed to human activities, in particular the burning of coal, oil, and methane gas − has become increasingly evident, with 48.6 million people in Indonesia experiencing extreme heat in the period from December 2024 to February 2025, a study by Climate Central reveals.
Indonesia can achieve food self-suffiency with “strong environmental protection”
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, said that Indonesia can achieve food self-sufficiency if the environment is well maintained according to its designation.
Study highlights peatland flood risks in Indonesia
Flooding has emerged as a severe environmental threat due to the ongoing degradation of Indonesia’s peatland ecosystems, with a newly launched study, Sinking Wetlands, by Pantau Gambut, sheds light on the alarming flood risks faced by Peat Hydrological Units (KHG) across three major regions − Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Papua.