Badrudin Kurniawan
Green grabbing has detrimental impacts on local communities. These impacts are potentially exacerbated when they resist the appropriation of resources. Thus, this study delves into the transformation of resistance strategies in the case of the Rempang Eco-City project in Indonesia to defend their land and reduce the risks they may face. Specifically, it explores the shift from violent to nonviolent strategies among local protesters, highlighting the roles of women's participation, NGO support, and the negative consequences of physical confrontation. Despite this shift, state coercion persists, posing a serious threat to the sustainability of nonviolent resistance. © 2025 The Author(s). Asian Politics & Policy published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Policy Studies Organization.
International Doctoral Program in Asia-Pacific Studies, National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Public Administration, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
