Numbers on paper do not always show the real story. In 2024, the government said that the Mentawai Islands are no longer an “underdeveloped region.” But does this mean everyone there now has electricity? Not really. If you visit Siberut Island in Mentawai, you will see a very different reality. In far villages like Gulu-guluk, […]
Tag Archives: Climate Justice
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May
May
For decades, Papua has been treated not as homeland, but as a warehouse of resources for Jakarta. Ironically distant enough to be ignored, yet close enough to be continuously exploited. And for just as long, Papuans have resisted in countless ways, yet the cycle continues. Red crosses has been one of the resistance symbol for […]
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May
May
Sometimes we feel certain that moving away from fossil fuels is inherently clean and fair. But what if both moving forward and standing still come at the expense of the same vulnerable communities? Indonesia is currently facing this dilemmatic situation. The need to transition away from fossil fuels is emerging as it no longer reliable […]
When we talk about energy in Indonesia, the truth is, we’re incredibly rich. The real issue isn’t whether we have energy resources or not, but which ones we choose to use, and who they’re used for. Our daily lives, from rushing to catch the KRL in the morning to scrolling TikTok before bed, are powered […]
Have you ever wondered why electricity is expected to be on 24/7—no questions asked–but we’re almost never invited to talk about where it actually comes from?We turn on the lights, blast the AC, charge our dying laptops, but rarely stop to ask: where does this energy we use every day actually come from, and who […]
DokumENTER, Press Release
Reflecting on Enter Nusantara’s Journey in Enter Exhibition 2025: ENTERing The Future
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Dec
Dec
Throughout 2025, Enter Nusantara has dedicated itself to standing at the forefront of the climate crisis. Through a series of campaigns, advocacy efforts, and the development of eco-friendly technology, we have strived to ensure that the narrative of energy transition does not belong to just a few, but to all the people of Indonesia. As […]
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Dec
Dec
Jakarta, November 30, 2025 – A bicycle parade was held by Enter Nusantara along with the #BersihkanBankmu coalition during Car Free Day. The parade stopped in front of the offices of three national banks, demanding a halt to the financing of dirty electricity, such as the coal mining industry and coal-fired power plants (PLTU). The […]
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Nov
Nov
Kedungrong Hamlet, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, stands as a clear example of energy independence, operating outside centralized development models. Enter Nusantara Team spent three days, from Saturday, November 15 to November 17, 2025, documenting this community effort. We found that this Micro Hydro Power Plant doesn’t just provide light; it is the core system powering the […]
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Nov
Nov
Every year, we rehearse the same empty celebration of Conference of Parties (COP). Member state of United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) gathered every year to “keep the earth’s temperature rise below 1.5oC” through global climate commitments. The real question is, has this grand annual agenda led to any real change? The bitter […]
Jakarta, October 1, 2025 – During National Customer Day, several local and regional banks faced sharp criticism from civil society groups. The groups say the banks are hiding funding for polluting coal under the exciting name of “energy transition.” This dishonest practice was shown using a symbolic Trojan Horse during a street protest in Central […]