Indonesia

Indonesia is one of the biggest sources of labor in the world, including fishers who are employed in Distant Water Fishing (DWF) under foreign-flagged vessels. Despite their significant contribution to the economy, it was only in 2017 that they were recognized as migrant workers. Thus, it is high-time for fishers’ unions, migrant communities, non-government organizations and civil societies to exert pressure on the Indonesian government and the international community to enforce the conventions and laws that ensure the protection of migrant fishermen's rights.

Indonesia picks up the theme “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth”. President Joko Widodo stated that: “ASEAN needs to be stable and peace, an epicentrum for global stability. ASEAN also needs to be consistent in enforcing international law and avoid being proxy to anyone. ASEAN needs to be a region of dignity that upholds high humanity and democracy”.

This article explores the challenges and sustainability dilemma of groundwater as the ‘ungoverned’ urban commons with examples from Indonesia.

From New Delhi to Bangkok to Seoul, Asia is facing the world’s most serious air pollution catastrophe.  Experts say this poor air quality becomes fatal with the onset of heat waves and drought from climate change, but citizens are coming up with their own solutions to tackle the dirty air.

Disaster education is the key to developing a sustainable safety culture in school environments. With experiences and examples across Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and other countries, including disaster response education into school curricula and other activities will help foster community action and resilience in the time of emergencies.

The mineral industry sector is the cause of conflict in various karst regions in Indonesia as companies are keen to exploit natural resources to make cement. But the science of exploring caves – speleology – can help local communities understand the potential of their unique landscapes, contribute to furthering local solidarity, and empower them to make clearer decisions about mining in their areas.

This year, Indonesia holds the presidency of the G20. During the preparations for the upcoming summit in November 2022 in Bali, how does Indonesia navigate growing controversies amongst the G20 member states concerning the Russian aggression towards Ukraine?

Ketika sekelompok aktivis Jerman mengetahui tentang ancaman terhadap lingkungan di Pegunungan Kendeng di Jawa Tengah, Indonesia, mereka menyebarkan berita dan informasi di Jerman. Pesan-pesan di bawah ini ditulis sebagai bentuk solidaritas kepada Komunitas Kendeng dan sebagai bentuk dukungan kepada banyak komunitas-komunitas lainnya yang mengalami situasi serupa.