POINTS OF VIEW

A reflection of ecological crisis and landscape management in Riau
by: Arpiyan Sargita* The recurring deaths of Sumatran elephants in Riau Province can no longer be viewed as mere incidents of wildlife poaching. These events

Learning about climate change in China
by: Tara Indira Aisha Abdullah* The use and even exploitation of natural resources is often destructive and uncontrolled. Activities such as mining and logging have

Why Forestry Law reform needs Indigenous and community rights
by: Azam Hawari* Since 2024, the House of Representatives (DPR) has included the revision of the Forestry Law in the 2024–2029 Priority National Legislative Program.

ASEAN guiding principles for effective social forestry legal frameworks
The ASEAN Guiding Principles for Effective Social Forestry Legal Frameworks (AGP) present a shared regional framework to help strengthen laws, policies and institutions supporting social

The power of inclusive climate governance
by: Mochamad Indrawan* and Kishore Dhavala** The Indonesian Climate Village Program, better known as ProKlim, is one of the most innovative public policy instruments to

Indonesia’s geothermal governance must empower local people
Giving local governments more autonomy and prioritising human rights are key to advancing Indonesia’s renewable energy aims, write two experts by: Muhammad Arief Virgy and

