Today, gold sounds like something that belongs in jewelry shops, bank vaults, or maybe a pirate movie. But in Aceh, you can find it in...
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Indonesian Count on Creativity and Prayers to Fight Smog
The air around you is supposed to be something you don’t have to think about. You step outside, take a breath, get on your motorcycle,...
Indonesia’s Fire Season Is Far Beyond the Forests
If you live near a forest or peatland in Kalimantan (Borneo), you may be watching the horizon for signs of another fire. That is the...
Indonesia’s “War on Waste” at the Bantargebang
Indonesia is now facing a very serious waste problem. In March 2026, a terrible accident happened at the Bantargebang landfill near Jakarta. Seven sanitation workers...
Solar Ice Makers Strengthening Indonesia’s Fisheries
Every day, thousands of Indonesian fishers return from the sea with fresh catch, but many still struggle to keep their fish cold. In remote coastal...
Is Palm Oil The Hidden Destroyer?
Every time you pick up a packet of biscuits, a bottle of shampoo, or a tub of margarine, there is a good chance you are...
Indonesia and Norway Fighting for Forests Together
What if protecting forests could actually help a country’s economy grow instead of slowing it down? For decades, many people believed that countries had to...
The Shades Around Indonesian Palm Oil Industry
A significant case of deforestation for industrial palm oil production is occurring on a small island off the southern coast of Borneo, as revealed by...
Indonesia’s Climate Stance Raises Questions Thanks to Coal
Indonesia, the lovely archipelago is one of the biggest coal producers in the world. Not only that, they are also among the top consumer for...
Indonesia’s Plastic Pollution: The Problem and the Efforts so Far
Indonesia, a country that’s so rich in beautiful nature, culture, and history, is now unfortunately one of the largest contributors to marine plastic pollution in...