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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
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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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Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC): In Pursuit of 8% Economic Growth, Environmental Protection and Vulnerable Groups Are Overlooked
Jakarta, October 24, 2025 — The government has just released the draft of the Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC), which is expected to be submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) ahead of COP 30 in Brazil this November. During a public consultation session held by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, officials acknowledged that delays in submitting the SNDC document were due to difficulties in aligning targets across sectors. In fact, unde
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Prabowo–Gibran’s 1-Year Performance Report Card
One Year of Prabowo–Gibran: A Failing Grade from the Public CELIOS releases the results of its Evaluation of the First Year of the Prabowo–Gibran Administration, assessing program achievements, leadership, budget governance, policy communication, and law enforcement. The evaluation was conducted through a panel survey of 120 journalists from 60 national media outlets and a public survey of 1,338 respondents across Indonesia. The results show failing grades in almost every sector. Prabowo Subianto received a score of 3 out of 10, Gibran
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