
Indonesia’s waste crisis and the race against methane emissions
by: Nabiha Shahab In the afternoon of March 8, 2026, the structural and philosophical limits of Indonesia’s waste management were breached with

Energy security is national security – and it starts at the subnational level
by: Champa Patel* As the Gulf conflict plunges Southeast Asia into a deepening energy crisis, empowering local governments to transition from fossil

Deforestation in Indonesia surges 66% in 2025, driven by policy and commodity expansion
Jakarta – Indonesia’s deforestation reached 433,751 hectares in 2025, marking a sharp 66% increase from 261,575 hectares recorded the

