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Between energy sovereignty and indigenous rights: a legal pluralism critique of the warim block auction plan in Eastern Indonesia
Indonesia's push for large-scale hydrocarbon expansion in Papua, including the re-auction of the Warim Block, reflects structural dependence on fossil capital accumulation rather than a genuine pursuit of energy sovereignty. The study finds that state law in this process undermines Indigenous land rights and treats conservation status—such as Lorentz National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site—as negotiable when extractive interests dominate. Using legal pluralism critique, critical discourse analysis, and political economy frameworks, the research exposes distributive, procedural, and recognition injustices tied to hydrocarbon capitalization in Amungme customary territory. It argues for Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) as a substantive veto mechanism, alongside structural fiscal reform, to address these systemic inequities.
Long-Term Dynamics of Mangrove Vegetation Coverages in Indonesia’s National Parks Derived from Remote Sensing Data
Over the past three decades, mangrove ecosystems within Indonesia's national parks have shown resilience and improvement, with more than 80% of studied areas exhibiting positive trends in vegetation health. Using satellite data from Landsat missions (1995–2024), researchers analyzed the Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) across 23 national parks, revealing that Lorentz National Park—one of Indonesia’s largest—hosts some of the most extensive and thriving mangrove regions, particularly in river estuaries. While isolated parks like Alas Purwo show significant expansion, localized declines in EVI were linked to tourism pressure and land conversion in Komodo and Kutai National Parks. Despite these challenges, mangroves remain well-preserved overall, with no extreme changes observed. This long-term assessment provides critical insights for conservation strategies, emphasizing the need to address human-induced pressures while leveraging remote sensing for effective ecosystem monitoring.
Meta Synthesis of Community Participation Model on Trans-Papua Road Development
A meta-synthesis of community participation models reveals that integrating indigenous Papuan and local communities into the Trans Papua road development process can mitigate social, cultural, and environmental conflicts while maximizing economic benefits. The study identifies a bottom-up approach—starting with perception discussions, exploring alternatives, and co-creating concepts—as critical for reducing disputes in Lorentz National Park, one of Asia-Pacific's richest biodiversity hotspots. By prioritizing community engagement and environmental conservation, this model aligns with Indonesia’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), offering a framework to guide future infrastructure planning and decision-making, ultimately accelerating development while minimizing conflicts.
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