The 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 […]
Read MoreAs 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 […]
Read MoreHave you heard of land disputes between indigenous people and big companies? These aren’t just fights between two sides; they’re big problems that affect people’s lives, the environment, and even a country’s economy. When we talk about land and natural resource conflicts, we usually only see the obvious part. We […]
Read MoreCRU has been working to develop and strengthen its institutional foundations, in order that in the upcoming years it can contribute, although small and limited, yet meaningful in the great effort of handling land and natural resource conflicts in development. We have been supported by various parties in this effort. […]
Read MoreAmid the frenzied wave of elections, where the public spotlight is on the political stage, behind the scenes, the problems of land conflicts and exploitation of natural resources continue to simmer in the background. In addition to the big question of the relevance of elections with so many problems and […]
Read MoreAssessors and mediators in the process of handling land and natural wealth conflicts must be neutral and impartial, at the same time they must also be able to gain the trust of the parties in conflict and build good relationships with the parties, both parties in conflict and other parties […]
Read MoreIn our capacity as an organization dedicated to addressing land and natural resource conflicts in Indonesia, with a focus on promoting dialogue and collaboration through mediation, we have received inquiries from multiple stakeholders regarding the feasibility of our approach. Specifically, concerns have been raised regarding the effectiveness of mediation in […]
Read MoreConflict Resolution Unit held The Jamboree of Conflict Sensitive on 8 – 17 October 2023 at Telaga Cikeas Bogor, West Java. The Jamboree of Conflict Sensitive is a large gathering of activists and practitioners in handling land and natural resource conflicts who promote conflict sensitive values in handling land and […]
Read MoreThe good faith of the parties is the main and most fundamental capital in handling land and natural resource conflicts. How does good faith arise from the parties? How can independent parties who help handle conflicts build, maintain and utilize the goodwill of the parties? These are some of the […]
Read MoreThroughout the course of our involvement in the resolution of land and natural resource disputes, as well as the growth of our network, we have been contacted on multiple occasions by various stakeholders in relation to a conflict that has gained considerable media attention. These communications can involve a request […]
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