#Policy
Indonesia to probe wildlife trafficking linked to money laundering
The Directorate General of Law Enforcement at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry is intensifying efforts to investigate illegal wildlife trade (TSL) in Indonesia, with a focus on its potential connection to money laundering crimes (TPPU).
RI strengthens marine conservation efforts with new nat’l committee, iInitiative
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the country's vast marine ecosystems by targeting the conservation of 30 percent of Indonesia’s marine area − around 97.5 million hectares (ha) − by the year 2045.
Easing of U.S.-China trade war brings mixed impact for Indonesia: Apindo
The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) sees the easing of trade tensions between China and the United States as having at least two major implications for Indonesia's economy.
Indonesia told to strengthen renewable energy transition amid geopolitical shocks
Indonesia must seize the opportunity to reinforce its energy transition agenda despite global geopolitical disruptions, experts ssuggested in a CERAH Insight Talk discussion on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Indonesia to ease green financing for manufacturers as part of net zero roadmap
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry is preparing a new regulation aimed at improving access to green financing for manufacturers looking to transition toward more sustainable, environmentally friendly operations.
Ministry to revoke licenses of mass organizations involved in thuggery
The Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs has threatened to revoke the registration status of mass organizations and freeze their access to government services, including public funding, should they be found to be involved in acts of thuggery or public disorder.
Indonesia to revise colonial history narrative, emphasizing resistance over occupation
Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, has announced a major revision of Indonesia’s historical narrative, particularly focusing on the Dutch colonial period, aimed at shifting the emphasis from a prolonged narrative of colonization to one that highlights the enduring spirit of resistance by the Indonesian people.
Residents oppose pipeline crossing in Morowali, citing threats to farmland
Dozens of residents of Bumi Raya and Wita Ponda sub-districts in Central Sulawesi staged a protest on Monday, May 5, 2025, opposing the planned construction of a raw water pipeline crossing the Karaopa River, which is intended for PT Indonesia Huabao Industrial Park (IHIP) and PT Bahusuo Taman Industri Investment Group (BTIIG), both operating in Bungku Barat, Morowali Regency.
ICDX becomes Indonesia’s first exchange for renewable energy certificates
Indonesia Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (ICDX), also known as Bursa Komoditi dan Derivatif Indonesia (BKDI), has secured approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) to operate as the organizer of the country’s first Physical Market for Renewable Electricity.
Collaborative push for sustainable ecotourism, forest-based economy in W. Kalimantan
A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was recently held in West Kalimantan under the theme “Accelerating Ecotourism and Sustainable Commodity Development through Social Forestry to Support Integrated Area Development (IAD),” co-organized by Katadata Green and Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari (LTKL).
Erick Thohir to cut State bank commissioners for budget efficiency
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir has announced plans to reduce the number of commissioners at the Association of State-Owned Banks (Himbara) as part of a broader effort to streamline spending and improve budget efficiency.
Handover of seized oil palm plantations to Agrinas sparks concerns
The government's decision to hand over management of seized oil palm plantations to PT Agrinas Palma Indonesia has triggered serious concerns among civil society groups and land rights activists.