Challenges in Natural Resources Management: Why multiple approaches are needed?

Consolidated and compiled By Happy Tarumadevyanto | Independent Consultant | Environmental Asia | happy.devyanto@environmental.asia Why are multiple approaches needed? Common ways to resolve potential or latent conflicts: The key is to select the most appropriate strategy (or combination of strategies) based on the specific context, the nature of the conflict, the relationship between the parties, and the…

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Applications for indepth and investigative stories

The Pulitzer Center is seeking applications for in-depth and investigative stories on misinformation, science denial, pseudoscience, and the systems behind deceptive news. We encourage applicants to identifying responses to the spread of mistruths in their communities. This opportunity is open to all newsroom staff and independent journalists worldwide. GRANT OVERVIEW The Pulitzer Center is eager…

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Key strategy of Forest Management Reform

Social Forestry is a key strategy of the Indonesian government to reform forest management by providing legal access to surrounding communities and Indigenous Peoples (MHA) to manage forests. This policy aims to reduce poverty, unemployment, and inequality in access to forest resources, while simultaneously ensuring forest sustainability. Key Schemes of Social Forestry Through Social Forestry,…

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Senior Policy Advisor, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

Senior Policy Advisor, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Energy – Manila (Remote) About Us The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies. Our work inspires better decisions and sparks meaningful action to help people and the…

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LEI’s Notable Challenges

Consolidated and compiled By Happy Tarumadevyanto | Independent Consultant | Environmental Asia | happy.devyanto@environmental.asia LEI (Lembaga Ekolabel Indonesia) faces notable challenges in developing dynamic capabilities, despite involving many experts. These challenges, which manifest in inconsistencies and limited continuous learning, can be attributed to several core factors: Inconsistent Implementation and Commitment Over TimeOne of the main issues is…

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Asia Pacific FSC Remedy Forum: Smallholders Potential

Video was captured in a small dialogue with FSC Director General, 26 June 2025. Consolidated By Happy Tarumadevyanto | Independent Consultant | Environmental Asia | happy.devyanto@environmental.asia FSC has a strong commitment to supporting smallholders and has shown tangible results, including in Java. One of its biggest efforts is the development of the Regional Forest Stewardship Standard (RFSS)…

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The relationship between Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) and the commitments to mitigation and adaptation

Reference of diagram https://dml.or.id/climate-change-adaptation-and-mitigation/ This is a central challenge in Indonesia’s climate policy. The relationship between Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) and the commitments to mitigation and adaptation is extremely close and inseparable. 🌳 The Link between Forests, Mitigation, and Adaptation 🗣️ The Importance of Dialogue and Inclusivity The greatest challenge lies in bridging the implementation…

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