The floods and landslides that transpired in various regions of Sumatra during late 2025 cannot be viewed merely as natural occurrences. Numerous field observations reveal a significant connection between these disasters and persistent forest degradation, which includes illegal logging, insufficient oversight, and flawed licensing practices. In many instances, indicators of degradation emerged well in advance […]
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Indonesia’s forest management still faces serious challenges, particularly in protecting species of high conservation value from exploitation. Illegal logging no longer occurs sporadically; it is now part of a well-organized, sustainable supply chain that exploits regulatory loopholes and weak supervision. The Monitor, a quarterly newsletter published by the Independent Forestry Monitoring Network (JPIK), serves as
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Conservation areas in Indonesia are facing increasingly complex challenges. These challenges range from economic pressures and changes in land use to weak law enforcement. In the midst of this situation, the voices and roles of younger generations are often marginalized. Yet, they are at the forefront of change. The Monitor, a quarterly publication of the
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We, civil society organizations, environmental activists, academics, and forestry practitioners have been informed that in response to import tariffs by the United States and to improve the export competitiveness of Indonesian wood furniture and handicraft products, the Ministry of Trade (MoT) and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs (Coordinating Ministry) plan to deregulate 441 HS
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Author: Andika Saputra (FOREST GUARDIAN JAMBI) The Jambi Malay community, in Sumatra, Indonesia, especially the Huluan Malay community, and the Sungai Tenang Clan, are an Indigenous community that is very close to forests, with their own monitoring, decision-making and governance systems. They have been monitoring the forests independently, but they feel that they may need
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Jambi Forest Guardian’s Contribution to the International Stage in Forest Conservation AUTHOR: Suspa Yusmita (FOREST GUARDIAN JAMBI) As part of Forest Guardian Jambi, Boby shares his community’s experience in monitoring forests in Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS). TNKS is one of the largest protected forests in Southeast Asia that faces various threats such as illegal
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Indonesia’s palm oil industry faces economic, social, and environmental challenges, including deforestation and global regulations such as the EUDR. Economic growth in palm oil-producing regions does not align with land expansion, while compliance with legality and sustainability certifications remains low. Additionally, the government loses potential tax revenue due to corrupt licensing practices, and biodiesel plans
The 21st edition of The Monitor explores the theme “Mining VS Nature; The Battle between Progress and Sustainability,” delving into the dilemma between economic progress through mining and environmental sustainability. It highlights the issuance of Mining Business Permits (IUP) to Religious Community Organizations (Ormas) under Government Regulation Number 25 of 2024, which has sparked both
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The European Union Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) brings opportunities for Indonesia to fight deforestation. However, the implementation of EUDR in Indonesia still faces many challenges. This position paper provides suggestions for improving the EUDR Benchmarking methodology to make it more effective in protecting Indonesia’s forests. Civil society report examines Indonesia’s palm oil sector and provides suggestions
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