South Korean scientists have created an artificial leaf that turns sunlight and water into hydrogen — no wires, no grid, no emissions. For sun-drenched Indonesia, it may be a glimpse of the future. Science & Energy Desk · May 2026 · 8 min read eyesonindonesia How the artificial leaf works A Leaf Forged in a…
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Is REDD+ a Green Miracle or a “License to Pollute”? eyesonindonesia In the boardroom of a multinational oil giant and in the deep canopy of the Indonesian rainforest, two very different conversations are happening about the same thing: REDD+. Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) was designed as a bridge between the industrial…
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How Haruni Krisnawati is Securing Indonesia’s Green Future eyesonindonesia While global leaders sign declarations under the bright lights of international summits, the real work of saving the planet happens in the details. In Indonesia, that work has a face and a name: Haruni Krisnawati. As the world pivots toward the groundbreaking Tropical Forest Forever Facility…
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Why Indonesia is Betting on the “Forever” Fund Over Carbon Credits eyesonindonesia For decades, Indonesia’s vast rainforests—the lungs of Southeast Asia—have been a central battleground for climate finance. The primary tool of choice has been REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation), a system of carbon credits that pays countries to stop destroying trees.…
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Why Indonesia Is Becoming the World’s Most Consequential Metals Bet — and at What Cost eyesonindonesia Jakarta / West Kalimantan / Sulawesi / Weda Bay — Ten years ago, Indonesia was a nickel backwater. Raw ore left its ports by the shipload, bound for Chinese smelters, enriching foreign processors while Indonesian miners dug the earth…
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Indonesia’s Clean Energy Entrepreneurs Are Building the Future One Island at a Time eyesonindonesia Jakarta / Lampung / Sumbawa / Eastern Indonesia — Indonesia is a country defined by its geography. Seventeen thousand islands, 270 million people, and an energy grid that has always struggled to keep pace with both. For decades, the answer to…
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eyesonindonesia Russia’s deepening trade ties with Indonesia have gained momentum following Jakarta’s entry into the BRICS bloc, opening new opportunities in energy, defense, and digital infrastructure. President Vladimir Putin’s support for Indonesia’s membership has positioned both nations to leverage BRICS’ framework for South‑South cooperation and strategic diversification. 🌏 A New Chapter in Russia–Indonesia Relations Indonesia’s full…
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BRICS membership, nickel riches, and a 270-million-strong consumer market make Indonesia one of the most compelling investment stories in the world. The corruption problem — and a sovereign fund that spooked rating agencies — make it one of the most complicated. eyesonindonesia There is a version of Indonesia that reads like a dream pitch deck…
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Inside Indonesia’s Digital Startup Revolution eyesonindonesia At first glance, it might seem like Indonesia’s digital landscape is simply a battleground for Silicon Valley giants. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella flew to Jakarta in April 2024 to personally announce a $1.7 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure. Amazon and Google have planted flags across the archipelago.…
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How Europe Is Building Its Most Strategic Partnership in Southeast Asia No direct equivalent of ENRICH in LAC exists for Indonesia — but what Brussels has assembled instead may be even more powerful: a multi-layered architecture of trade, research, and startup investment that is reshaping one of the world’s most dynamic economies. eyesonindonesia Standing before…
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