agrarian - Conflict Resolution Unit

The Strategic Role of FPIC in Reducing Conflict Risk

22 July 2026 Blogsphere / Latest News / Newsfeed 0 Comment

In land- and natural resource-based development, conflict is too often viewed as a problem to be managed only after it has emerged. Yet experience consistently demonstrates that the social, economic, and reputational costs of conflict far outweigh the investment required to prevent it. This is precisely why Free, Prior and […]

Kick Off Program CRU Indonesia: Bringing Conflict Resolution Closer to Communities: Exploring the Case for Decentralization

25 June 2026 Latest News 0 Comment

Land and natural resource conflicts have long been a feature of Indonesia’s development landscape. Yet in recent years, these disputes have become increasingly widespread, diverse, and complex. Unclear forest boundaries, overlapping permits, competing land claims, the expansion of extractive industries, and growing pressures on land and livelihoods have all contributed […]

Agrarian Conflicts Won’t Wait: Why Local Governments Must Be on the Front Line

24 June 2026 Latest News 0 Comment

In many villages far from the nation’s capital, land disputes can linger for years. Communities are left without certainty over the land and resources they depend on, investments stall, public services are disrupted, and local governments are forced to manage the growing social consequences. Meanwhile, complaints and grievances often have […]

Young People and the Future of Agrarian Reform: From Screen to Soil

1 October 2025 Blogsphere / Latest News / Newsfeed 0 Comment

When they hear the term agrarian reform, many young people might immediately picture something rigid, complicated, and far removed from everyday life. In reality, this issue is deeply connected to our future, from living space, social justice, and environmental sustainability. This is where young people—those born and raised in the […]

Land Conflict and Climate Change: Behind the Tensions that Threaten the Future

26 March 2025 Blogsphere / Latest News 0 Comment

Land and natural resource conflicts continue to escalate alongside rising global temperatures. In Indonesia, the response to climate change has yet to include meaningful efforts to address land conflicts. In fact, efforts to tackle climate change through adaptation and mitigation, particularly in the land and forestry sectors, stem from the […]