Jokowi saves forests, but 'fails' to resolve land, mining conflicts - Jakarta Post

While praised for its progressive efforts in preserving forests and stopping forest fires, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration still faces criticism for doing less in preventing the harmful practices of mining.

Environment watchdog Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) said Jokowi's efforts in protecting the environment in the last four years had been "half-hearted".

"It is true that there has been some progress if compared to previous administrations. However, he is still not serious about implementing the point that he stressed in his Nawacita, particularly related to the citizens' rights to safety and land ownership," Walhi research and policy manager Boy Jerry Even Sembiring told The Jakarta Post.

He was referring to the nine-point development plan introduced by Jokowi and Vice President Jusuf Kalla during their election campa...