Opinion / Indonesia
Carbon & Climate
‘Ghost roads’ are cracking open pristine rainforests in Malaysia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
A new study finds that illegal roads have enabled illicit logging, mining, poaching and land grabbing in some of the world's most biodiversity-rich ecosystems.
Despite being on other sides of the planet, Jakarta and Iowa are staring down similar issues around water hygiene and supply.
Carbon & Climate
Bad signs of climate crisis policy from Indonesia’s Prabowo-Gibran presidential pair
The country’s presumed incoming leaders have said they would continue food estate projects that have caused deforestation, while Prabowo’s coal ties may make it hard for him to advance the energy transition. The public needs to speak up.
Policy & Finance
Why standing up for domestic workers matters
In most countries around the world, domestic workers are excluded from general labour laws. Indonesia’s Domestic Worker Protection Bill can change that.
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Young voters care about climate change. Politicians don't.
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Carbon & Climate
This election year, let’s talk climate
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Policy & Finance
Fewer women in parliament spells trouble
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Policy & Finance
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