Protecting Halmahera Island from Foreign Investment

Despite its stance on Palestinian rights, Indonesia approved a geothermal concession on Halmahera Island to PT Ormat Geothermal Indonesia, a company linked to Israel, which risks undermining its political position and harming the fragile environment. This project adds to existing industrial pressures from nickel processing, exacerbating ecological degradation and community disruption. Geothermal expansion often lacks oversight, leading to land rights disputes and environmental harm. Ultimately, this decision threatens Indonesia’s credibility and integrity while compromising its natural resources.

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