Journal of Governance Innovation
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Volume 8 Nomor 1, March 2026

Local Community Resistance to Geothermal Projects in Indonesia

Davina Putri Hanum (Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University)
Yeby Ma'asan Mayrudin (Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study seeks to provide a broader perspective on geothermal development in Indonesia, arguing that community rejection of projects is not merely an emotional reaction, but also a call to pay attention to their neglected rights and needs. This study aims to comprehensively understand how implementation practices and local social conditions shape the dynamics of acceptance or rejection of geothermal projects in Indonesia. The researchers used the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method to examine various scientific sources in a structured and comprehensive manner. Referring to Kitchenham's (2015) guidelines, the SLR was conducted in three main stages: planning, implementation, and reporting. This method was using SCOPUS and Crossreff as the main data sources. results of the study show that resistance to geothermal energy projects in Indonesia is rooted in the view of natural resources as strategic commodities, resulting in centralized and top-down governance. This places the state and corporations as the main actors and marginalizes the participation of local communities. Case studies such as Salingka Gunung Talang, Padarincang, and Waplasit village reveal the socio-ecological irony that projects claimed to be sustainable have led to new poverty, relocation, health vulnerabilities, social disintegration, and the neglect of indigenous peoples' cultural values.

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Journal Info

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JOGIV

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Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Journal of Governance Innovation adalah sebuah terbitan ilmiah berkala dwi tahunan atau terbit dua kali dalam setahun, tepatnya pada bulan Maret dan September. Journal of Governance Innovation (JOGIV) diterbitkan oleh Program Studi Ilmu Pemerintahan, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Ilmu Sosial, Universitas ...