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A joint statement by 45 Indonesian civil society organizations urging the Indonesian government to strengthen commodity governance for timber, palm oil, cocoa, coffee, and rubber in response to the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR). While noting a proposed implementation delay by the European Commission to late 2025/2026, the coalition calls for the alignment of national schemes (ISPO, SVLK) with EUDR, the protection of Indigenous Peoples' rights via FPIC, and support for smallholders to ensure global competitiveness and meet the 2030 FOLU net sink target.

A joint statement by a coalition of 45 Indonesian civil society organizations urging the Indonesian government to improve sustainable commodity governance in response to the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and global market demands.

This statement from Indonesian civil society organizations outlines principles and strategic demands for an equitable energy transition in Indonesia. It advocates for a shift from extractive to regenerative energy, calls for the total closure of coal-fired power plants by 2040, rejects 'false solutions' like nuclear and fossil gas, and demands transparent, bottom-up governance that protects the rights of vulnerable communities and workers.

This factsheet by Trend Asia criticizes the April 2023 Initial Public Offering (IPO) of PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL), a subsidiary of the Harita Group. The document alleges that the IPO funds will exacerbate environmental destruction, social displacement, and labor safety violations associated with the group's nickel smelting operations on Obi Island, North Maluku. It further claims that the involvement of various international investors and underwriters contradicts their public commitments to the Paris Agreement and net-zero emissions targets.

This fact sheet by Trend Asia criticizes the April 2023 Initial Public Offering (IPO) of PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL), a subsidiary of Harita Group. The document alleges that the company's nickel mining and smelting operations on Obi Island cause severe environmental degradation, human rights violations through forced relocation, and workplace fatalities, while relying on coal-fired power plants that contradict international climate commitments.

This case study by Trend Asia argues that the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank Group are indirectly financing the expansion of captive coal power on Obi Island, Indonesia. Through investments in financial intermediaries like Hana Bank Indonesia and OCBC NISP, the IFC is linked to nickel refineries and smelters that rely on coal for power. The report highlights a critical loophole in the IFC's Green Equity Approach that excludes captive coal from its 'coal-related projects' definition. The resulting industrial expansion is linked to severe health issues (cancer, respiratory illness), environmental degradation (4 million tons of toxic waste annually), and increased poverty for local women, while generating emissions equivalent to six times those of Timor Leste.

A statement by a coalition of Indonesian civil society organizations expressing dissatisfaction with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) agreed upon on 6 December 2022. The groups argue that the regulation is a unilateral initiative that fails to address the root causes of deforestation, lacks sufficient protections for human rights and smallholders, and contains inadequate definitions and monitoring mechanisms.

This report by Trend Asia examines the implementation of biomass co-firing in Indonesia's coal-firing power plants (PLTU), arguing that the energy transition is being 'hijacked' by powerful conglomerates and politically connected elites. The document details how these actors utilize energy wood plantations (HTE) to profit from government incentives while causing deforestation and land conflicts with indigenous and local communities.

A statement by Indigenous, environmental, and human rights organisations expressing concern over the Three Basins Summit initiative. The signatories argue that the initiative neglects the impacts of extractive industries on rainforests and marginalises civil society, calling instead for a rights-based approach to forest protection and a just energy transition.

A briefing by Trend Asia arguing that Indonesia's B50 and Bioethanol (E20) initiatives are unsustainable policies that prioritize oligarchic interests over ecological stability and human rights.

This guide by Trend Asia encourages public action and advocacy to address the climate crisis in Indonesia. It criticizes the government's continued reliance on coal, the use of biomass co-firing as 'greenwashing', and the environmental damage caused by nickel mining for the energy transition. The document advocates for community-based renewable energy and provides practical steps for individuals to reduce their carbon footprint and engage in collective political pressure.

This guide, published by Trend Asia and associated with the Jakarta International Literary Festival (JILF) 2024, addresses the climate emergency in Indonesia. It critiques the government's continued reliance on coal, the use of biomass 'co-firing' as greenwashing, and the environmental damage caused by nickel mining for the energy transition. The document advocates for a just, democratic energy transition based on community-led renewable energy and provides actionable steps for individuals to reduce emissions and engage in collective political advocacy.

This report provides a framework for assessing financial risks related to energy security, water scarcity, and climate change within the commercial real estate sector of South and Southeast Asia, while highlighting the potential for net positive returns from green building investments.

This report by the World Resources Institute analyzes the financial risks posed by climate change and water scarcity to the USD 40 billion food and beverage (F&B) sector in South and Southeast Asia, focusing on agricultural inputs, operating efficiency, and reputation.

This executive summary from the World Resources Institute argues that securing and protecting the legal forest rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities is a critical but undervalued tool for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and mitigating climate change.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute proposes a systematic approach and a matrix for analyzing the Indonesian forestry sector to identify violations of forest laws and regulations. It highlights the significant impact of illegal logging on Indonesia's forests and the need for integrated, updated data to combat these activities.

This briefing identifies critical technical capacity gaps in forest carbon monitoring across seven countries (Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Thailand). Key needs include more frequent data updates, consistent monitoring methods, higher spatial resolution imagery, regular national forest inventories, harmonized sub-national data collection, and improved inter-agency data sharing.

This research paper examines the legal and financial barriers host countries in Asia face when attempting the early decommissioning of foreign-invested, unabated coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) to meet climate targets.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute assesses potential future risks to the global climate by analyzing proposed new coal-fired power plants and global coal market trends.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute explores how climate finance can catalyze transformational change in low-carbon energy. By analyzing 20 case studies from developed and developing countries, the paper identifies the characteristics of systemic transformation, evaluates specific national experiences, and provides a planning framework and recommendations for recipient governments and development finance institutions.