Posted in: Environment

https://en.antaranews.com/news/222277/pln-offers-30-discount-to-electric-vehicle-owners

More than batteries – can shared EV ambitions kickstart a new green tech ecosystem?

,
Details of the EV partnership between Indonesia and Australia are still opaque. But, regardless, the shared commitment of Australia and Indonesia to their own battery and EV industries could mark a significant milestone in the quest for closer economic relations.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cifor/38802487905/in/photolist-227QTNa-FmjT3b-2juBntC-2nKpnAE-2nKniLA-2nKpnzN-yKqssr-FmJz6w-b3NW2V-22pUq3u-X5cLjR-fQY3KQ-228dxxB-VBrrd4-8HcXg5-VMYLH5-227QVcn-WuaQS2-21yp58P-4e9jAM-4edicm-XtRaD9-5uyNkX-R8BPJJ-VBrpQK-23uykcg-23uxkF4-7gCsRV-XV3EhQ-VMYvvm-bXYQqS-ZteF9b-c8mQjA-VsgnKX-bXYPUo-EZDYqS-DQDC7i-XmYwJe-228dyZK-bXYKhE-FmHwbW-2hFDdbB-VNw6vo-EttY9n-5AGPNr-4e9jm2-EttWEv-dqcX2j-ATfbnv-W5GtRD

The 2024 elections will be crucial for Indonesian forests: What can we learn from Norway’s anti-deforestation support?

, ,
In 2021 the Indonesian government terminated the REDD+ anti-deforestation deal with Norway. A new agreement between the two countries was unveiled in the lead-up to COP27 but it is lower in ambition and lacks clear financing commitments. What can lessons can we learn from the REDD+ agreement?

Talking Indonesia: sand mining

,
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

,
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

, ,
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

,
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?

, ,
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

, ,
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

, ,
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.

Indonesia at Melbourne is supported by:

Melbourne Law School Asia Institute Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society Indonesia Forum Faculty of Arts Indonesia Democracy Hallmark Research Initiative

Indonesia at Melbourne

Room 726, Level 7, 185 Pelham St,
The University of Melbourne
Parkville 3010 VIC Australia

Phone: +61 3 83448581

Email:  indo-at-melb@unimelb.edu.au

Date created: 1 July 2015

Editor: Ary Hermawan

Editorial board: 
Professor Tim Lindsey
Dr Tim Mann
Aron Corbett

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated.

Phone:13 MELB (13 6352) | International: +(61 3) 9035 5511
The University of Melbourne ABN:84 002 705 224
CRICOS Provider Code:00116K (visa information)

Disclaimer & copyright
Accessibility
Privacy