Regional Strengthening Aerial Defense Against Environmental Crisis: TNI Deploys Hercules C-130 to Combat Kalimantan Wildfires October 25, 2026 Nana Wu JAKARTA – In a strategic move to curb the escalating environmental threat posed by forest and land fires (karhutla), the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has intensified its commitment to…
Environment Shadows on the Water: The Hidden Human and Environmental Costs of the Gajah Mungkur Floating Solar Project October 9, 2026 Sagoh WONOGIRI, CENTRAL JAVA — For over three decades, the vast expanse of the Gajah Mungkur Reservoir in Wonogiri regency has been the lifeblood of Joko Suharyo. Every morning, the veteran…
Environment Data Centers Boom in Batam Sparks Controversy Over Water Scarcity, Energy Demands, and Environmental Sustainability October 4, 2026 Jia Lissa BATAM, KEPULAUAN RIAU — The rapid expansion of the digital economy has positioned Indonesia’s Riau Islands as a prime destination for massive data center investments. However, this high-tech boom is…
Travel Controversy at Mount Rinjani: Environmental Backlash Leads to the Removal of Selfie Ornaments at Lake Segara Anak September 21, 2026 Sagoh Lombok Timur, Indonesia — The pristine wilderness of Mount Rinjani National Park in Lombok Timur, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), has once again sparked a nationwide conversation regarding the delicate balance…
Travel Wulan Guritno’s East Nusa Tenggara Escape Sparks Renewed Conversation on Indonesian Eco-Tourism and Environmental Conservation September 20, 2026 rifanmuazin Jakarta — Renowned Indonesian actress Wulan Guritno has recently returned from an immersive vacation across the breathtaking landscapes of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Beyond sharing picturesque moments of her journey…
Environment From Technocrat to Environmental Guardian: The Enduring Legacy of Emil Salim and the Crisis of Modern Governance September 19, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati JAKARTA — In the grand tapestry of Indonesia’s modern development, few figures loom as large or command as much profound respect as Professor Emil Salim. Regarded widely as the dean…
Environment Smoke Without Borders: The Environmental, Health, and Geopolitical Crisis of Indonesia’s 2026 Forest and Land Fires September 16, 2026 Nana Wu By Environmental Desk September 2026 Introduction and Main Facts Indonesia is once again grappling with an ecological and public health emergency as severe forest and land fires (kebakaran hutan dan…
Finance Energy Resilience Amidst Environmental Challenges: Pertamina Tackles Supply Disruptions in West Kalimantan September 11, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman CILACAP/PONTIANAK – West Kalimantan is currently grappling with a significant logistics challenge as the natural cycle of the Kapuas River—the lifeblood of the province’s transportation network—has hit a critical low.…
Environment Beyond the Campfire: Rediscovering Scouting as a Global Catalyst for Environmental Stewardship July 20, 2026 Jia Lissa For generations, the silhouette of a Scout has been inextricably linked to the imagery of crackling campfires, intricate knot-tying, and the rhythmic pitching of canvas tents under a canopy of…
