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Despite advancements, some residents and environmental advocates remain skeptical about dam projects, citing concerns over ecological damage and social displacement. For example, residents affected by the Jatigede Dam long ago experienced economic setbacks, having to adapt by breeding fish in floating farms due to loss of traditional farmland.

This underscores the complex balance required—advancing renewable energy and flood control while safeguarding ecological integrity and community livelihoods. Indonesia’s hydropower development illustrates the need for sustainable planning that considers economic growth, environmental protection, and social justice.