Jakarta, the city that is sinking, is the world’s largest megacity
A report shows that Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, is welcoming 42 millions of people, more than Dacca and Tokyo.
Filastine & Nova, sailing across the world to share music and environmentalism
Survival, multiculturalism, plastic islands. Musician Grey Filastine recounts his adventure aboard the Arka Kinari, which set sail in 2019 and spent much of last year adrift in the Pacific because of the pandemic.
Water defender Reza Sahib fights privatisation in Indonesia
Mohammed Reza Sahib, who fights for the right to water as a public good, has contributed to halting the privatisation of this resource in Indonesia.
Borneo, indigenous and environmental activists celebrate: the mine won’t go ahead
After a legal battle that lasted two years, Indonesia’s Supreme Court has revoked the permit to mine for coal in the forests of South Kalimantan in Borneo.
Four Javan rhinos spotted in Indonesia represent new hope for the species
The critically endangered population of the Javan rhino in Indonesia has risen to 72 individuals, as four new calves are registered thanks to camera traps.
The heartbreaking video of an orangutan fighting against a bulldozer to save its forest
Un video girato in Indonesia mostra la disperata reazione di un orango che prova a fermare a mani nude un bulldozer che sta devastando il suo habitat.
Larantuka Straits, Indonesia will be home to the largest tidal power plant in the world
The largest tidal power plant in the world will be built in the Larantuka Straits. It will serve 100,000 people and help overcome some of the challenges of energy provision in Indonesia.
Waisak Day. How Indonesia celebrates Buddha’s birthday – in pictures
Vesak, also known as Waisak Day, is celebrated annually in Indonesia on the full moon of the month of May and commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. The first celebration took place in 1983, and this year it fell on 29 May. Thousands of monks gather at Borobudur temple in Magelang, Indonesia, to repeat
Indonesia, what the Balikpapan oil spill has cost communities and ecosystems
The Balikpapan oil spill off the coast or Borneo in Indonesia covers 120 square kilometres. It has caused the death of 5 people, health and economic problems for local communities, as well as threatening wildlife and local ecosystems.
Being LGBT in Indonesia, why attacks on the community are growing
The targeting of 12 allegedly transgender people in Aceh is another case of attacks on people who are perceived or identify as LGBT in Indonesia. Why this abuse has increased recently and what needs to be done to solve it.