Indonesian National Progress… At What Cost?
Indonesia has a vision for a new capital city called Nusantara. The IKN project sets to erect an advanced, urban city to provide housing and opportunities for its citizens… but Read More …
Category: Environment
Going Green: Indonesia’s Shift to Electric and Flying Taxis
Bluebird is Indonesia’s most popular taxi provider with around 15 thousand taxis being used throughout the country. Bluebird has recently stated their growth plan to increase the implementation of green Read More …
Tropical Storm Trami’s Devastation in the Philippines
Tropical Storm Trami had devastated many regions in the Philippines. Citizens have been increasingly moving to areas known to be more dangerous due to economic concerns. These people are not Read More …
Tropical Storm Trami Strikes: Lives Lost, Thousands Trapped, and a Nation in Crisis
Widespread flooding, torrential rain, and landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Trami have left over 100 dead in eastern Philippines, the heart of the nation was tested as the storm ripped Read More …
Lewotobi Laki-laki: The Bond Between Indonesians and Their Volcanoes
On November 4, 2024, Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupted, tragically claiming ten lives and affecting 10,000 residents across six villages (CNN). This marks Indonesia’s second volcanic eruption in just two Read More …
The Severity of Air Pollution in Southeast Asia
As the sun rises over Jakarta, it is obscured by what appears to be a thick haze surrounds the air. People continue about their day, commuting to work, attending school, Read More …
Indonesia’s New Capital
Jakarta has been the capital of Indonesia since August 17, 1945, when the country declared independence from the Dutch. The Ibu Kota Negara project is working to relocate the capital Read More …
Typhoon Yagi: Climate Change in Southeast Asia
Climate change is everywhere, but underdeveloped nations are bearing the burden of its most devastating impacts. The vulnerable geography and population density of coastal Southeast Asian countries puts them at Read More …
Gas Discovery in SEA
The Layaran-1 gas discovery off the coast of South Andaman, boasting a potential of over 6 TCF, establishes itself as a monumental accomplishment for Mubadala Energy. Notably, this marks the Read More …
Approaching Environmental Sustainability at Instep’s Roots
Instep Committed to Continuing Environmental Sustainability Efforts By: Bermana In an era where the world grapples with climate change, dwindling resources, and the degradations of ecosystems, the pursuit of environmental Read More …