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The collapse of economic infrastructure called forests
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira, published on Tempo.co.
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Indonesia’s US$1 billion bet on the Global South
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in The Business Times.
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2025 Indonesia-MENA energy transition cooperation: progress, prospects, and recommendations
Cooperation between Indonesia and countries in the Middle East–North Africa (MENA) region gained renewed strategic significance in 2025, as both regions confronted shared challenges related to energy security, economic diversification, and climate change. With global energy markets undergoing rapid transformation driven by stronger commitments to decarbonisation and the accelerated adoption of clean energy technologies, Indonesia and its MENA partners increasingly recognise the urgency of reposi
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Economic losses from the Sumatra flood disaster
Celios Study Findings: Economic Losses from the Sumatra Flood Disaster 🗣️The ecological disaster in Sumatra in November 2025 is projected to have caused economic losses of Rp68.67 trillion. This figure includes damage to residents’ homes, loss of household income, damage to road and bridge infrastructure, and lost agricultural production from farmland inundated by floods and landslides. 🗣️Specifically, Aceh Province is projected to have suffered losses of Rp2.2 trillion. North Sumatra is projected
Read publicationChina’s green mining vision meets Indonesia’s fragile reality
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Asia Times.
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Alleged abuses at Chinese-Invested Nickel Plant expose Indonesia’s weak labor oversight
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in China Global South.
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Riset: pensiun dini PLTU batubara justru berdampak positif bagi perekonomian nasional
An opinion article by Fiorentina Refani, published in The Conversation.
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Indonesia’s Gaza peacekeeping mission risks enforcing a broken status quo
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Yeta Purnama, published in Middle East Monitor.
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Toxic twenty: Unmasking Indonesia’s most toxic coal fired power plants
Jakarta, November 4th, 2025 - Indonesia risks 156,000 premature deaths and USD 109 billion (IDR 1.813 quadrillion) in economic losses from the cumulative operation of the country’s 20 most dangerous coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) through 2050, according to a new report released today by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Celios, and Trend Asia. The report, titled “ Toxic Twenty: Unmasking Indonesia’s Most Toxic Coal Fired Power Plants, ” highlights the severe health, envir
Read publicationBahrain’s coal-free commitment and why Indonesia should pay attention
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in the Jakarta Globe.
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What are the potential impacts of climate change on population health in Indonesia?
The latest CELIOS study, “Potential Impacts of Climate Change on the Health of Indonesia’s Population,” reveals that climate change is likely to increase a wide range of health problems, including heat-related illnesses, respiratory disorders, heightened risks of malaria and dengue fever, as well as cardiovascular diseases and mental health issues. Our findings show that rising temperatures, ecosystem disruptions, and more frequent natural disasters can expand disease distribution, reduce produ
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Low wages, high hopes: inside Indonesia’s fashion supply chains
CELIOS’ new report “Low Wages, High Hopes” sheds light on the harsh realities behind Indonesia’s textile, garment, shoe, and leather industries. Drawing on DecentWorkCheck survey data from 2017–2024, the study finds widespread short-term contracts, wage theft, and declining social protection—trends worsened by deregulation under the Job Creation Law. The report calls for stronger labor enforcement and greater accountability from global fashion brands to ensure decent work and fair pay across I
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