No Rainbow After the Rain: Cyclon Senyar and the Aftermath in Sumatra and Aceh, Indonesia Published: 9 March 2026 Photo essay There seems to be no rainbow after the rain, particularly when the storm was as strong as Cyclone Senyar, which struck three Indonesian provinces on the island of Sumatra on November 25, 2025 leaving thousands of people homeless and hundreds dead. Garry Lotulung
Tackling Deforestation in the Palm Oil Industry: Quo Vadis Private and Public Sectors Commitments? Published: 24 April 2019 Article The concerns around deforestation, fires, animal extinction, social conflicts and other problems with the palm oil industry, especially in Indonesia, has increased significantly in the past two decades. There have been commitments made by governments and the companies to tackle deforestation in Indonesia since then. What are the main commitments from government and companies, what are the progress and the major challenges to deliver them, and what are the recommendations, will be the main focus of this article. Annisa Rahmawati
