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Beneath Indonesia’s big EV dreams loom local costs
Two upcoming projects aim to push the country’s EV industry forward – but without changes to the law, experts fear they could perpetuate local harms.
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Indonesian nickel company scrubbed coal power disclosures after complaint to SGX
Environmental non-profit Market Forces says that emissions information on a Harita Group website was removed after it complained to SGX over the financing of captive coal power in Indonesia.
Despite progress and strong advocacy, some say local inclusion in ocean decisions is often still merely performative.
Supply-chain push may bring new deals but do little to help producer countries develop their mining sectors.
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