POINTS OF VIEW

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

Responsible Business: Advancing human rights and environmental governance
Amid increasing global pressure to respect human rights and sustain business practices, Indonesian businesses face a new challenge: how to ensure that economic gains do

Plastics in the courtroom: How Indonesian judges shape the fight against pollution
by: Syahriza Alkohir Anggoro* In 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly adopted a new resolution laying the first groundwork toward a new legally binding international

Integrity is the new currency: Embracing human rights in business
by: Rinawati Eko PL* In today’s increasingly transparent world, how a company treats people is no longer an internal matter. From boardrooms and factory floors

Beyond projects: Rethinking the true meaning of social impact
by Giorgio Budi Indrarto* In the prevailing discourse on development, “impact” is often defined as a final outcome—a tangible result produced after a series of

Danantara, a source of funds or a disaster for Indonesia?
by: Firdaus Cahyadi* President Prabowo Subianto launched the Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara) Investment Management Agency (BPI) exactly one month ago. “There are approximately 20 strategic

