New data published by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reveals that the overall 2023 air pollution levels in Jakarta were arguably the worst since 2019. Despite improvements between 2020 and 2022, the rise of pollution in 2023 is a notable setback. Over 29 million people …
Hundreds of participants of the first-ever Indonesian River Congress (KSI) have called on both the government and the public to jointly take an integrated and revolutionary approach to save the country’s major rivers and river basin areas (DAS) from severe contamination, sedimentation and other environmental issues. The call was made …
A unique and strange species of crustacean has officially been named after Elton John. While exploring the remote coral reefs of Raja Ampat in Indonesia, scientists stumbled upon a new species living inside another reef invertebrate. "I named the species in honor of Sir Elton John because I have listened …
Indonesia is looking to increase its current pledges on cutting emissions growth, a senior government adviser said on Monday, with a final decision likely by mid-September. Home to the world's third-largest tropical forests, and the biggest palm oil producer, Indonesia will have a key role at the United Nation's Paris …
Only about 29 percent of Indonesia’s 250 million people have access to clean tap water, while the rest of the country relies on ground water and other resources for which water quality is not guaranteed, an expert says. Indonesian Water Institute chairman Fisdaus Ali has said that this figure is …
More than AU$12 million have been allotted by Australia and Indonesia from the Australia-Indonesia food security partnership in red meat and cattle sector in projects that would be beneficial for both the nations. Australian Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce and Chairman of the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Franciscus Sibarani, signed …
It is believed that oil palm plantations and industrial forest companies have played roles in the spreading of fires currently burning hundreds of hectares of peatland in West and East Tanjungjabung regencies, Jambi province. “Fire mitigation is urgent. The government, as the license issuer, should have asked the companies to …
Indonesia is set to play an important role in rallying Islamic communities in the battle against climate change as the country will be among those signing an “Islamic Climate Change Declaration” that is set to be launched during a symposium on Aug. 18 in Turkey, Istanbul. Despite being one of …
One of the world's largest pulp and paper manufacturers has today (13 August) pledged to immediately retire some of its commercial plantation areas in a bid to cut greenhouse gas emissions. edie editor Luke Nicholls reports from Jakarta. Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) will stop sourcing wood from five active …
Jakarta, Indonesia, 13th August - So rare that captive breeding centres have been robbed, the soaring prices and drop in availability of Black-winged Mynas in trade point to a species on the brink. Black-winged Mynas are prized in the cage bird trade for their striking black and white plumage, lively …
Around 60 million Indonesians, or 39 percent of the total population, do not have access to proper toilets, causing disease and even death, an official has stated. “As a result, 5 million babies in Indonesia face the risk of death,” said Rina Agustin, secretary director general of the Public Works …
Indonesia is at a critical crossroad and what the government decides in the next few months will determine, literally, the life or death of an estimated 28,300 Indonesians every year. For the first time, this report will give a detailed look at the level of morbidity and mortality associated with …
The loss of Indonesia's coastal mangrove forests for shrimp farming is a huge source of carbon emissions, writes Prodita Sabarini. But equally, a policy flip to preserve and recreate mangroves offers a major climate win. Mangroves are important because of their high rates of tree and plant growth, coupled with …
Indonesian police have arrested four men for allegedly killing a Sumatran tiger and trying to sell its body parts, an official said on Monday, in the latest case of the critically endangered animals being targeted. Acting on a tipoff, a group of police officers posing as potential buyers arrested the …
The government has confirmed that over 9,000 hectares (ha) of rice fields in six provinces have experienced harvest failure over the past few months as it warns that this year’s dry season has not yet reached its peak. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, the Public Works and Public Housing Ministry’s …
The Indonesian members of the Governors’ Climate and Forest Task Force (GCF) have agreed to run three strategic actions in implementing the Rio Branco commitment to reducing deforestation by 80 percent by 2020. The GCF is a multinational initiative that involves 29 regions in Brazil, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Nigeria, …
Given the increasing impacts of flooding in Jakarta, methods for assessing current and future flood risk are required. In this paper, we use the Damagescanner-Jakarta risk model to project changes in future river flood risk under scenarios of climate change, land subsidence, and land use change. We estimate current flood …
Extreme haze caused by forest and bush fires throughout Sumatra and Kalimantan has been a perpetual problem affecting the quality of life and economy of local residents and neighboring countries. As this year’s dry season approaches, the fires are just starting to pick up, especially in the fire-prone province of …
A newly unveiled lending and investment policy tool for financial institutions will help countries to reduce deforestation caused by the unsustainable production, trade, processing and retail of soft commodities, especially soy, palm oil and beef. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Natural Capital Declaration explain in new research that …
The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has claimed that the 400-kilometer Siak River dividing the resource-rich province of Riau is in a condition of deterioration. “The river’s quality has deteriorated drastically,” executive director of Riau Walhi Riko Kurniawan said in Pekanbaru on Wednesday. He said that both locals and …
The 7.0-magnitude quake struck inland in a mountainous area of Papua in the early hours, almost 150 miles west of the province's capital Jayapura at a depth of 32 kilometres, the US Geological Survey said. "The quake was felt very strongly for four seconds," said disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo …
