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Group asks government to evaluate granting of permits on all small islands
Civil Society group Auriga Nusantara has called on the government to immediately revoke all mining permits issued on small islands and pursue legal action against companies responsible for ecological damage.
Government shuts down illegal nickel mining activities in Raja Ampat
The Ministry of Environment has found that four nickel mining companies operating in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua Province, have violated environmental regulations, with three of them having had their mining activities halted by the government.
Bahlil to summon mining permit holders over environmental concerns in Raja Ampat
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia is set to summon nickel mining permit holders operating in and around Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, in response to mounting public scrutiny over the environmental impact of mining operation in the world-renowned marine tourism destination.
Environment Ministry-Police strengthen collaboration on environmental protection
The Ministry of Environment (KLH) and the National Police (Polri) on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strengthened environmental law enforcement, underscoring both institutions’ commitment to preserving Indonesia’s natural resources and ensuring sustainable development.
W. Sulawesi residents seeks mining moratorium amid environmental threats
Hundreds of residents from villages across West Sulawesi staged a protest in front of the provincial governor’s office on Monday, May 6, 2025, calling for a moratorium on mining permits, the revocation of extractive industry licenses, and the halt of all ongoing mining operations threatening their environment and livelihoods.
Worker injured in workplace incident at PT GNI Nickel Plant, Morowali
A worker at PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry (GNI), located in the nickel processing industrial area of North Morowali, Central Sulawesi, lost his left wrist in a workplace accident early Monday morning, sparking renewed calls for corporate accountability and stricter government oversight.
Olympic athletes ask IOC to pioritize climate crisis mitigation
A total of 451 Olympic athletes from 91 countries, including Indonesia, have called on International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry to prioritize climate crisis response against the increasing impact of climate change, in particular reference to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Olympics.
Walhi criticizes Jakarta’s Rorotan RDF pollution management
The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has assessed that the Jakarta Provincial Administration’s measures in handling environmental pollution due to the Rorotan Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Plant trial were not on target.
Danantara asked to invest in renewable energy to restore credibility
The Daya Anagata Nusantara Invesment Management Agency (Danantara) should prioritize investments in renewable energy in response to public scrutiny over its perceived lack of contributions and potential risks to Indonesia’s economy, experts have suggested.
Banks asked to halt funding for Harita Group over environmental damages incurred
Environmental and human rights advocacy groups have urged banks to cease financial support for mining Harita Group of companies, citing severe environmental and social damages caused by its extractive businesses.
Walhi blames nickel mining as severe floods hit villages in Morowali
Heavy rainfalls accompanied by strong winds struck Bahodopi Sub-district in Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi, on Sunday night, March 17, 2025 triggering severe floods in Lalampu and Labota villages, collapsing a number of electricity poles, and forcing residents to evacuate their homes.
Study : EV mineral extraction causes environmental damage, social problem
Mineral extraction for electric vehicle (EV) batteries is driving rapid industrial expansion in nickel reserves-rich Indonesia, but concerns about environmental damage and human rights abuses are growing, a recent joint study by INDIES-APIL reveals.