West Sumatra stilted houses could be the locals’ primary shield against flash floods.
Environment
Weak institutions and obscure regulations transform Indonesia’s piece of heaven into a potential calamity.
The Baduy’s customary law, Pikukuh Karuhun, enforces a truly sustainable life, proving they are ahead of modern society in achieving the SDGs.
In Southeast Asia, circular agriculture builds climate resilience and strengthens livelihood by recycling resources and integrating farm systems.
Indonesia’s “Whoosh” high-speed rail, a pride for the nation, now eyes extension to Surabaya, balancing economic growth with crucial environmental and social safeguards.
Environmental and cultural issues are intertwined in Southern Thailand, where a recent event highlighted a new focus on sustainable development.
Asia-Pacific, heavily reliant on coal, faces a complex shift to renewables.
A nickel mining project in Raja Ampat forces Nahdlatul Ulama to confront its position amid state and corporate entanglement.
Indonesia’s top religious groups risk independence by accepting mining concessions, aligning closely with the state’s political and economic interests.
A reimagined Triple Bottom Line – Politics, Planet and People – highlights accountability commitment in sustainability governance that prioritises long-term societal effects over quick financial benefits.