Posted in: Environment

Talking Indonesia: sand mining

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According to a report from the UN, sand is the second most exploited natural resource in the world after water. Done without care, sand mining can cause coastal areas or even whole islands to disappear. Some fishing communities in Indonesia are at risk of losing their livelihoods and cultures due to sand mining operations.

Talking Indonesia: forest fires

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In 2015 and 2019 massive forest fires in Indonesia shrouded its neighbours in smoke. In this week’s episode of Talking Indonesia, Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Sofyan Ansori, whose research is focused on the Indigenous Dayak in Central Kalimantan and their relationships with fire in a changing environment.

Talking Indonesia: environmental defenders

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How are environmental defenders strategically using the law to promote environmental protection? In Talking Indonesia this week, Dr Jacqui Baker explores this question and more with Associate Professor Agung Wardana.

Talking Indonesia: plastics pollution

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What is happening at the grassroots in Indonesia in response to the environmental emergencies that communities face every day? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Ewa Wojkowska and Gede Robi in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

How can Indonesia better protect the rights of oil palm smallholder farmers?

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The government’s recent decision to ban palm oil exports has shone a light on the many governance problems in the palm oil industry.

Talking Indonesia: democratic regression and the environment

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How are post-truth politics and democratic regression affecting environmental protection in Indonesia? Tito Ambyo chats to Dr Dirk Tomsa in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Indonesia without Luhut Pandjaitan

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Powerful Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan is a serious player in the coal mining industry, despite the conflicts of interest involved.

History repeats: Langkat case exposes the long history of slavery on plantations

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The alleged abuse of plantation workers by the Langkat district head shocked Indonesia. But the exploitation of plantation workers follows a pattern established as far back as the colonial era.

Talking Indonesia: climate change

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Is the Indonesian government united in its response to climate change? Does Indonesia have the capacity to implement its climate change response framework? Dr Dave McRae discusses these issues and more with Dr Josi Khatarina in Talking Indonesia.

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Date created: 1 July 2015

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