Finding Independent Financing Pathways for Land and Natural Resource Conflict Mediation
1 December 2025 Blogsphere / Latest News / Newsfeed 0 CommentWhy independent funding is critical for effective conflict resolution at the local level? Land and natural resource conflicts continue to emerge across Indonesia. Their negative impacts are felt not only by communities who lose access and living space, but also by businesses and government. The cost of conflict—from direct losses […]
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CRU Indonesia Strengthens Sustainable Business Practices Through Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Training
17 November 2025 Blogsphere / Latest News / Newsfeed 0 Comment[Jakarta, November 17, 2025] CRU Indonesia, in collaboration with The Palm Oil Collaboration Group (POCG) through the Social Issues Working Group (SIWG), delivered a training program on the Implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) and the Protection of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IP&LC) Rights in the Palm Oil […]
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Responsible Business: Charting the Path Toward Human Rights– and Environment–Based Governance
3 November 2025 Blogsphere / Latest News / Newsfeed 0 CommentAmid growing global pressure to uphold human rights and ensure sustainability in business practices, Indonesian enterprises face a new challenge: how to ensure that economic gains are not achieved at the expense of environmental damage or human rights violations. Over the past five years, CRU Indonesia has recorded more than […]
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The Land and Natural Resource Conflict Resolution Institution Indonesia Needs: An Institutional Reflection
1 August 2025 Blogsphere / Latest News / Newsfeed 0 CommentIn May 2025, CRU Indonesia held its first Annual General Meeting, which generated a range of strategic insights for the institution’s future development. While these recommendations were specific to CRU Indonesia, they are also relevant to other conflict resolution bodies. This paper explores the key issues related to the kind […]
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Land Conflict and Climate Change: Behind the Tensions that Threaten the Future
26 March 2025 Blogsphere / Latest News 0 CommentLand 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 […]
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Conflict Handling from the Perspective of Local Wisdom: Opportunities and Challenges
30 January 2025 Blogsphere / Latest News / Newsfeed 0 CommentIndonesia has a rich tradition of local wisdom that guides our lives in countless ways. When it comes to solving problems or resolving conflicts, we have a special approach called “musyawarah untuk mufakat.” It’s all about getting everyone together to hash things out and find a common ground. This practice […]
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A Retrospective on CRU Indonesia’s Organizational Development and Prospects for the Year 2025
20 December 2024 Blogsphere / Latest News / Newsfeed 0 CommentThe close of 2024 marks almost a year since CRU Indonesia embarked on its journey as an independent association, following its launch on February 7, 2024, in Jakarta. Like a person growing into adulthood, CRU Indonesia is evolving, shaping its organizational identity and capabilities. Guided by the shared vision and […]
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Inclusive Land and Natural Resources Conflict Management
2 December 2024 Latest News 0 CommentLand and natural resource conflicts always involve various parties with different interests. To resolve these conflicts in a fair and sustainable manner, the first and most important step is to conduct an inclusive study or assessment, as an affirmative action for vulnerable groups and women. These assessments are at the […]
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Transmigration Conflict: An Unpaid Policy Debt
28 October 2024 Blogsphere / Latest News / Newsfeed 0 CommentThe transmigration program in Indonesia, which was initiated during the colonial era in 1905 in Gedong Tataan, Lampung, remains in effect until present day. The implementation of transmigration following independence began on December 12, 1950, as evidenced by the departure of transmigrants from Kedu, Central Java to Lampung. This date […]
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Interests, Roles and Opportunities of Academia in Conflict Risk Reduction and Land and Natural Resources Conflicts Handling.
26 September 2024 Blogsphere / Latest News / Newsfeed 0 CommentAs a country rich in natural resources, Indonesia often experiences conflicts over land and natural resources. These conflicts often involve multiple stakeholders, such as indigenous or local communities, companies, governments, and even international institutions. These conflicts are exacerbated by the conflicting interests of economic growth, environmental conservation, and the welfare […]
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