A group of women from an indigenous village on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, opposed the location of a dam, one of the National Strategic
Environmentalists warn the plan to increase palm oil content in biodiesel will mean more deforestation, despite its association with renewables Indonesia is aiming to increase
Nickel companies are destroying the environment on Indonesia’s small islands and threatening local livelihoods. As ecosystems are compromised, communities struggle to survive. Indonesia is home
Three victims’ families are still waiting for their relatives to be repatriated from Myanmar, where they are enslaved in the online scam industry. This transnational
In Dieng, the push for geothermal energy as a green solution for Indonesia is clashing with the livelihoods of local farmers like Haryati. As state-owned
Workers along the supply chain of the industrial fishing industry in Benoa, Bali, suffer from poor working conditions, including unfair wages and excessive working hours.
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Merauke is once again in the crosshairs of Indonesia’s food ambitions. A program that failed spectacularly more than a decade ago has been revived. This time, the government has enlisted the military and palm oil companies to clear vast forests,…
Workers along the supply chain of the industrial fishing industry in Benoa, Bali, suffer from poor working conditions, including unfair wages and excessive working hours. A dozen dock workers gathered on the shore of Kedonganan Beach in Bali. They gazed…
The following article is an abridged translation of a longer Indonesian language article with some additional information added for readers less familiar with Indonesian politics. The original article was the product of a collaboration between Project Multatuli and fellow independent…
Bali’s indigenous Dalem Tamblingan people have called Lake Tamblingan and the Mertajati Forest home since at least the 10th century. But the Indonesian government’s decision to designate the area a tourist destination has robbed them of the land they hold…
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Through a collection of profiles, we explore the journeys of three female Afghan refugees who have emerged as community leaders in Cisarua, reclaiming societal roles and discovering fulfilment amidst transit challenges. Empowering Women Through Education “Everyone says that Indonesia is…
Muddy water flowing in the house of Saharia, a resident of Dompo-Dompo Jaya Village in Southeast Sulawesi, on May 20, 2023. (Project M/Riza Salman) Farmers in Wawonii, Southeast Sulawesi, are up in arms about a nickel mining operation that is…
