Beyond green extractivism: Asean’s security depends on justice
The 48th Asean Summit in Cebu closed last week vowing “just” energy transition yet fossil fuel dependence and “green extractivism” deepen inequalities. Last week, Asean leaders…
Strengthening Communities to Advance Sustainable and Climate-Just Land Governance and Amplify Community Voices in Global Forums
Indonesia, the world's sixth-largest carbon emitter, released an estimated 729 million tons of CO₂ in 2022, underscoring the country's significant challenges in land-use…
Narrative Warfare Behind Nickel Downstreaming: Information Operations in Indonesia’s Energy Transition Debate
The issue of nickel downstreaming in Indonesia is no longer merely an economic debate—it has become an information battleground involving various actors. Energy transition has…
Civil groups urge ASEAN to prioritize just energy transition amidst Middle East crisis
Civil society and resource justice groups are urging ASEAN leaders to place a “just and inclusive energy transition” at the center of the bloc’s response to the ongoing Middle…
Indonesia’s National Education Day 2026: Testing Green Skills Readiness Behind Energy Transition Ambitions
Every May 2nd, we commemorate National Education Day as a momentum for reflection on the quality of literacy and national competitiveness. However, amidst Indonesia's grand…
JOINT STATEMENT Just Energy Transition Must Be at the Heart of ASEAN’s Response to the Middle East Crisis
Cebu, May 6, 2026 – Ahead of the 48th ASEAN Summit (May 7–8, 2026) in Cebu, Philippines, the Bantay Kita – Resource Justice Network Philippines, Publish What You Pay (PWYP)…
Encouraging GEDSI Integration in the Revision of the National Energy General Plan
Jakarta — Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Indonesia held a focused discussion on 5 May 2026 to oversee the revision process of the National Energy General Plan (RUEN) following the…
Non-Subsidized Fuel Price Hike Triggers Consumer Migration
PravadaNews – The price of non-subsidized fuel (BBM) from PT Pertamina (Persero) experienced an increase on Monday, May 4, 2026. The non-subsidized fuels subject to price…
Santa Marta: Where Should the Voice of Asia Pacific Lead?
These days, the world’s attention is fixed on Santa Marta, Colombia. There, the first-ever global conference fully dedicated to transitioning away from fossil fuels is taking…
Methane Not Counted, Coal Industry Emissions Data Is Actually Higher
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data from the coal industry remains inaccurate. So far, the government has focused too heavily on carbon dioxide (CO₂), while other emissions, such…