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Sustainability
Concrete Against Collapse
2026
Indonesia’s proposed hundreds of kilometres of sea wall is an US$80b gamble to solve a crisis of fragmented water governance.
Reviving Indonesia’s Mature Oil Fields
- 2026
Indonesia can hit its 2030 oil targets by using domestic palm-oil surfactants to revive mature wells, ending its costly dependency on imported chemicals.
Roads vs Residents
- 2026
Dili’s push for greater infrastructure has displaced thousands, revealing a stark gap between the government’s urban masterplan and the reality of forced evictions.
Mining Dilemma for Non-State Actors
- 2026
Indonesia’s government co-opts religious groups and universities in the mining industry, trading their moral authority for lucrative benefits.
To Fight Floods, Embrace Fading Tradition
- 2026
West Sumatra stilted houses could be the locals’ primary shield against flash floods.
Producing Better: Indonesia’s New Food Path
- 2026
Rice self-sufficiency is a milestone, but real food security lies in producing smarter and better, not just more.
Essay: Sumatra’s Floods and the Perils of Narrative Control
- 2026
Honest criticism is an expression of hope—a vital tool to ensure that when the next storm arrives, we are truly prepared to protect lives.
Scholars: “It Was Just an Accident”
- 2026
Sumatra’s ecological disasters are the lethal byproduct of extractive industries and the systemic denial of indigenous land rights.
From Black Gold to Green Grids
Irvan Tengku Harja- 2025
Asia-Pacific, heavily reliant on coal, faces a complex shift to renewables.
Faith Extracted: Nahdlatul Ulama and Raja Ampat
- Virdika Rizky Utama
- 2025
A nickel mining project in Raja Ampat forces Nahdlatul Ulama to confront its position amid state and corporate entanglement.
Indonesia’s Religious Groups and Their Mining Concessions
Indonesia’s top religious groups risk independence by accepting mining concessions, aligning closely with the state’s political and economic interests.
Agricultural Socio-Economics in the Context of ASEAN: How can Southeast Asia Benefit from Each Other?
- admin
- 2025
Join us on Friday, 11 April 2025 to discuss about the socioeconomics of agriculture in ASEAN.
Prabowo’s Rushed and Inadequate Free Meal Programme
- Rangga A. Akhli
- 2025
Public enthusiasm for Prabowo’s free meal programme is undeniable, but weak oversight and poor planning threaten its success.
Indonesia’s New Bottom Line: Politics, Planet and People
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.
Essay: TaPe Uli’s Waste Recycling Project in Depok
TaPe Uli transforms waste into valuable products, promoting environmental protection and community awareness through recycling.
Webinar – “Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption in Southeast Asia: Bridging Consumer Concerns and Industry Solutions”
- admin
- 2025
stratsea and Taras Institute will conduct a webinar entitled, “Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption in Southeast Asia: Bridging Consumer Concerns and Industry Solutions”, on 28 January 2025.
Indonesia Is Going Nuclear. Australia Must Not Ignore It.
- Ganesh Sahathevan
- 2025
Given the proximity of the two countries, Australia needs to learn lessons from Indonesia’s adoption of nuclear power.
Report: Renewable Energy & The Climate Crisis in Southeast Asia
- admin
- 2025
This is stratsea’s inaugural report consisting of seven articles written by Southeast Asian experts.
Second Edition of NEXUS+ by Yayasan Lestari Strategik
- admin
- 2025
This second edition entails 15 articles covering climate change, STEM education, food security, agricultural technology, and renewable energy.
Prabowo’s Energy Policy Is Ambitious, But…
- Calvin Khoe
- 2024
His plan is ambitious, but adopting subsidy reform and a renewable energy plan, while balancing them with economic growth, remains a challenge.
Indonesia’s EV Ambitions Must Surpass Economic Triumph
- Rif’at Abdillah
- 2024
What’s “green” in Indonesia may not be truly green.
Challenges and Viability of Carbon Pricing in Malaysia
- Dr. Juita Mohamad
- 2024
MSMEs may stand to lose if carbon pricing measures were implemented in Malaysia today.
Indonesia’s Confident Strides in CCS Technology
Indonesia aims to become a regional leader in CCS technology.
Indonesia’s Slow (and Delayed) Climate Action
- Novia Xu
- 2024
Indonesia’s climate policies continued to be overshadowed by economic development priorities.
PPI Hungary Organizes Its First International Conference in Budapest
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- 2024
Press release by PPIH, the organizer of IC-SET 2024.
Subsidy Shake-Up: Malaysia’s Road to Electric Mobility
As Malaysia reduced its fuel subsidy, EVs may become a more attractive option, spurring sustainable innovation in the automotive sector.
International Conference on Sustainability, Environment, and Technology 2024 (IC-SET 2024)
- admin
- 2024
Speakers to discuss and debate the intersection of technology, environment and development from a multi-disciplinary perspective.
The 1st International Conference on Sustainability, Environment and Technology (IC-SET) 2024
- admin
- 2024
PPI Hungary is organizing the 1st IC-SET in Budapest, 23 August 2024.
Chinese EVs Are Gaining Momentum in Indonesia
Explained – the benefits and dilemma of the influx of Chinese EVs into Indonesia.
Key Solution to Combating Malaysia’s Food Waste
- admin
- 2024
Entomal Biotech employs black soldier flies (BSF) to solve Malaysia’s mounting food waste and achieve a circular economy.
How Malaysia Grapples with the Triple Planetary Crisis
- Mohammad Zulhafiy
- 2024
The world is grappling with the triple planetary crisis of extreme weather, pollution and biodiversity loss. Malaysia has not been spared.
Urban Farming: Herbal Garden as Healing and Education Space at Klinik Kesihatan Kuala Lumpur (KKKL)
Some students of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) were recently involved in a construction of an herb garden at Klinik Kesihatan.
The AIIB’s Climate Action Plan and Its Impacts on Indonesia
The AIIB’s venture at fighting the climate crisis and promoting sustainability still falls short, despite its pledges of in a climate action plan.
Thailand’s Waste Crisis and Circular Economy
- Daewi Hla Myint
- 2023
Circular economy might be one of the available remedies to combat Thailand’s waste crisis. However, more government intervention is needed.
Between Climate Pledges, Green Consumption and Sustainable Marketing
- Ngan Tran
- 2023
Big companies and brands these days like to pledge their commitments to combating the climate crisis.
Brunei: The Nexus between Regional Influence and Sustainable Development
- Arif Syazwan
- 2023
Brunei’s pursuit of sustainable development agenda would not only benefit the country through economic diversification and maintenance.
Cotton vs. Plastic Bags: The Battle for Sustainability
- Birger Kydland
- 2023
Companies and retailers want us to believe that cotton bags or other alternatives to plastic bags are environment-friendly.
China Is Still Far-off from Becoming Indonesia’s Partner in Energy Transition
China’s potential to become Indonesia’s close partner in energy transition is negatively affected by the reputation of its power plant and mining.
A Co-Partnership Model for Malaysian Higher Education
- Sze Fung Ng
- 2023
The formation of Malaysia’s unity government once again ushered in the winds of change. A new co-partnership model must be adopted for Malaysia’s higher education institutions to allow tertiary education to thrive on academic excellence and free from political or administrative hurdles.
Oligarchs, Environmental Protection and Pemilu 2024
- Yassar Aulia
- 2022
This article reviews how the Indonesian electoral system and political funding scheme create a condition where only individuals with significant economic capital could participate in politics. The oligarchs, whose interests collide with Indonesia’s agenda of environmental protection, are a force to reckon with in the run up to Pemilihan Umum 2024 (the 2024 General Election – Pemilu).
Societal Burdens of Indonesia’s New Smart City Capital Development
- Satria Aji Imawan
- 2022
Development not only brings about benefits but also detriments. This article highlights the societal burdens which has yet to be addressed in Indonesia’s development of a new Smart City capital.
Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy: A New Opportunity
- Dr. Negin Vaghefi
- 2022
Though currently more expensive to implement, Malaysia’s transition to a low-carbon economy is beneficial in the long-term. Benefits include new business opportunities and employment avenues.
Solving Climate Change for a Toxic World?
Climate change is just one of the multipronged environmental issues like deforestation, pollution, water scarcity, etc. Why are global leaders adamant on choosing a harmful path to meet the Net Zero target by 2050?
Brunei’s Path Towards Mitigating the Climate Change and the Whole of Nation Approach
- Abdul Hai Julay
- 2021
Brunei is adopting a holistic approach to mitigate climate change by engaging society and other concerned organisations.
Achieving SDG 2030 via Education: Is Malaysia Ready?
Education is vital in ensuring the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDG 2030) and beyond. Is Malaysia’s education system ready for such an important role?
Brunei’s Climate Change Mitigation Policy and the Role of Civil Society
- Meredian Alam
- 2021
Climate change has globally imposed unprecedented impacts on the countries in the Global South. Brunei Darussalam has now been taking new steps forward to cope with the climate changes.
Questioning the Environmental Commitment in Indonesia’s Move to a New Capital
- Satria Aji Imawan
- 2021
Development of a Smart City in the new capital, Kalimantan, has been touted to balance both environmental and industrial considerations. This is debatable as land losses since development started has yet to be replaced.
Biochar: A Potential Sustainable Solution to Energy and Agricultural Needs, and Climate Change Mitigation for Singapore and Southeast Asia
- Jason Cheng
- 2021
The incorporation of new tools is crucial to address existential threats such as climate change, food security and energy needs in Southeast Asia. Biochar is one tool that can address all three threats.
The Inconspicuous Truth of Singapore’s Water: Cleaned rather than Clean
- Goh Chia Chia
- 2021
The development of four national taps was introduced as Singapore’s integrated solution for a sustainable water supply. However, the lack of public awareness and civic behaviour are key challenges to this solution.
Tackling Riverine Litter in Indonesia: All Contributions Matter
- Rizal Bahri
- 2021
The concerning riverine litter pollution in Indonesia poses a threat to public health. Governments, communities and producers play pivotal roles in addressing the issue.
Sustainable Water: Lessons from an Indonesian Community Forest in a “Barren Village”
- Nindias Nur Khalika
- 2021
Droughts have hit parts of Indonesia, with Java affected the worst. But a group of villagers in a notoriously barren village in Yogyakarta have proven that preserved forests can provide an unlimited source of water.
Valuing Water through Community Empowerment in Malaysia
Malaysia is blessed with abundance of water. But it is at risk of not having enough for all its citizens if the community continues with its ignorant ways.
