Flores’ geothermal ambitions collide with justice, culture & local resistance

Mongabay
Jan 16, 2026, 8:50 am204 ptsTop
When Indonesia designated Flores a “geothermal island” in 2017, identifying up to 21 geothermal sites, the policy was framed as a cornerstone of the country’s renewable energy transition. Backed by international lenders and enshrined as a “national strategic project,” Flores was positioned as a global…

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