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A visitor stands on an ice tower on the grounds of the Ice Hotel in the village of Jukkasjarvi, near Kiruna, in Swedish Lapland on February 9, 2020.
A visitor stands on an ice tower on the grounds of the Ice Hotel in the village of Jukkasjarvi, near Kiruna, in Swedish Lapland on February 9, 2020.
Environment

Summer 2024 was Lapland's warmest in 2,000 years: study

"Last summer's average temperature in Lapland, or northern Fennoscandia, was the highest in both direct observations which we have from the late 1800s onwards and so-called indirect tree ring observations, of which the longest time series extends to 2,000 years ago," Mika Rantanen, researcher at the Finnish Meteorological Institute, told AFP.

1 day ago
Environment

China still backs overseas coal plants despite 2021 pledge, research shows

China is involved in constructing 7.7 gigawatts of new coal-fired power, mostly plants used to run nickel smelters in Indonesia, US think tank Global Energy Monitor said. 

1 day ago
Environment

Sudamala Resorts CEO: Resorts business creates multiplier effect, involving SMEs

The vast expanses of the Indonesian archipelago are blessed with immense tourism potential, but the country has yet to unlock this potential to the fullest extent. This is due, in part, to a lack of effort in promotion, according to Sudamala Resorts CEO Ben Subrata.

1 day ago

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‘Life Music’ album channels Indonesia’s natural sounds for conservation

By streaming the tracks, listeners are not only enjoying nature’s music but also contributing directly to conservation.

2 days ago
Environment premium

‘Design Matters Lab’ transforms waste into wonder

Leather clutches are nothing new, but ones made from chicken feet skin? That turns heads.

1 week ago
Academia premium

Farewell to the pope who loved the world

Pope Francis' personal net worth at the time of his death was estimated at no more than $100, a powerful testimony to a life of service over accumulation. 

19 hours ago
Academia

The catch in paying fishers to save sharks

Halting overfishing of sharks and rays is difficult because the issue is surrounded by complex social dynamics.

1 day ago
Academia premium

The blessed legacy of Pope Francis on interreligious ecotheology

Pope Francis has left an impact on ecotheology through his writings and interreligious agreements, which underline the role of religion in lifting human dignity and promoting togetherness as a means to solving the man-made ecological crisis.

1 day ago
Academia

Why ASEAN should push for a trade pact with the EU

Under the CBAM, foreign exporters in carbon-intensive sectors, such as steel, cement, aluminum and fertilizer, must purchase carbon certificates that mirror EU carbon pricing.

5 days ago
Jakarta premium

Jakarta starts operating greener garbage trucks

The Jakarta Environmental Agency has started operating five new electric garbage trucks to help handle the city’s waste problem as a part of greening its waste management technology.

2 weeks ago
Academia

Start-ups deferred: Entrepreneurial curriculum revisited

Business school students do not need more pressure to leap but better tools to manage parallel tracks, navigate side-income regulations and structure ventures that grow at the right pace. 

3 weeks ago
Academia premium

Building a sustainable future: Asia’s path in a transforming world

Climate risk, energy security and food resilience are regional challenges that require cooperation. True sustainability can only be achieved through joint action.

3 weeks ago
Academia premium

Central banks must stem the nature crisis

A stable financial system is highly dependent on nature, and nature is increasingly in crisis.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Indonesia’s forests under the shadow of right-wing populism

Food production and forest conservation are not inherently at odds with each other, and the government must approach this critical juncture amid the global shift on climate change with innovative, alternative and sustainable agricultural solutions to fulfill the President's food security agenda.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Is Indonesia ready to adopt lower fuel emission standards?

When compared to automotive industry standards in various countries, Indonesia remains behind in adopting Euro standards.

1 month ago
Academia

Making ESG count: Substance over spin

A holistic approach involving regulators, banks and investors that embeds ESG principles as a business metric is key to ensuring that genuine sustainability efforts, not some branding hype, drive transformation.

1 month ago
Academia

Nature’s groceries and safety net: Forests help feed the world better

We must urgently address the question of how we can ensure food security for all, while protecting the forests that are so fundamental to our agrifood systems.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Nickel industry’s toll on Morowali’s future

To give Morowali breathing room to exercise their economic diversification, a halt to the expansion of the nickel industry is necessary.

1 month ago
Academia

Indigenous peoples’ rights: The ASEAN paradox

Indonesia, despite the third constitutional amendment that recognizes and respects traditional communities, still denies legal protections for its indigenous peoples. 

1 month ago
Academia premium

The ESG drive is virtually dead in the US. What about in Indonesia?

The US appears to have entirely dropped out of the race toward sustainability while Indonesia still has challenges, particularly as regards regulatory maintenance and strengthening to support ESG compliance in high-risk and land-related sectors, not least to attract serious investors to Danantara.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Empty promises won’t save marine ecosystems

Protecting our oceans requires strong government policies backed by sustained funding for conservation and enforcement.

1 month ago
Academia premium

The key to universal energy access is green

Distributed renewable energy technologies offer a promising solution, providing underserved communities with access to electricity while simultaneously decarbonizing grids.

1 month ago
Academia

Technology predictions for 2025 and beyond

By embracing a community-centric, data-forward model, we’re building a future where technology augments human resilience, enabling communities to navigate an increasingly unpredictable world with confidence and autonomy.

1 month ago
Academia

Climate Trump and future of NetZero

The geopolitics of climate change are ultimately about which governance model will pay and manage the transition to net zero.

1 month ago
Academia

Innovation in MRV technology for enhancing carbon trading governance

MRV technologies are vital not only for tracking emissions, but also for ensuring transparency and credibility in carbon markets.

1 month ago
Academia

Lack of justice in Indonesia’s climate plan may backfire

Indonesia’s climate documents have failed to adequately address the social and environmental aspects that are fundamental to a just transition.

1 month ago
Academia

Resolving the misguided perceptions of deforestation for sustainable growth

The government needs to immediately address the issue of deforestation as a key problem affecting both the environmental and economic viability of investment in the palm oil industry.

1 month ago
Academia premium

From violence to land grabs: The cost of transmigration in Papua

Transmigration in West Papua was preceded by a series of threats and violent acts that paved the way for settlers while indigenous people were exterminated and their land was taken for a pittance.

2 months ago
Academia

Meltdown at the top of the world

The UN declaring the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation cannot come at a more opportune or critical juncture for the world to not just sit up and take notice, but to stand up, corral all available resources – knowledge, technology, finances – and take action to avert the disastrous effects of accelerating glacial melt in the 3,500 km-long Hindu Kush Himalaya region.

2 months ago
Academia

Expanding seaweed farms pose risk to vital marine life

Without appropriate management, seaweed farming programs could be dangerous for marine biodiversity and the benefits that humans get from the ocean.

2 months ago
Environment

Kezia Fellcia Kurniawan, research, action toward achieving green energy in Indonesia

Kezia Fellcia Kurniawan, an 11th-grade student at Jakarta Intercultural School, has taken significant steps in addressing energy and environmental challenges in Indonesia through her participation in biogasoline research. This innovative study has gained attention as a means to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy, showcasing the significant contributions young researchers can make in driving positive environmental change.

2 months ago
Environment

Nepal community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars

The cable cars symbolize Nepal's breakneck bid to cash in on tourism, making up more than six percent of the country's GDP in 2023, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

2 months ago
Academia

Harnessing innovation in protecting coastal ecosystems

The key to the future of our coastal ecosystems and mangrove development lies in the most modern of answers: Technology.

2 months ago
Academia premium

Balancing growth and sustainability in Indonesia

Manufacturing is a substantial source of national emissions, accounting for almost a third of Indonesia’s total emissions.

2 months ago
Academia premium

US retreat from Paris Agreement: Opportunities for climate education

European countries could take leadership roles to fill the void left by the United States.

2 months ago