Debt Traps and Systemic Exploitation: The Hidden Crisis of Indonesian Fishery Workers

At the Muara Angke Fishery Port in North Jakarta, the rhythm of life is dictated by the sea, but for many crew members, the reality of their employment is governed…

Echoes of the Ancient: Unveiling the Megalithic Civilization of the Pasemah Highlands in South Sumatra

The journey to the Tinggi Hari megalithic site winds through the undulating landscape of the Gumay Hills in Lahat Regency, South Sumatra, where modern roads climb away from dense settlements…

Memulihkan Bumi Menegakkan Keadilan Mengembalikan Konservasi ke Pangkuan Rakyat

Planet bumi saat ini berada di titik nadir krisis ekologi yang ditandai dengan perubahan iklim global yang ekstrem dan hilangnya keanekaragaman hayati secara masif. Di tengah narasi penyelamatan lingkungan yang…

Master of Camouflage: Unveiling the Ecological Significance of the Blunt-Headed Slug Snake on Mount Slamet

Amidst the dense, rain-slicked undergrowth of the southern slopes of Mount Slamet in Central Java, the line between flora and fauna often blurs. For Leonardus Adi Saktyari, a biodiversity researcher…

The Prolonged Drought and the Escalating Crisis of Forest Fires Across the Indonesian Archipelago

The prolonged drought currently gripping Indonesia has catalyzed a catastrophic series of forest and land fires (karhutla) that are currently ravaging vast swathes of Kalimantan, Sumatra, and Papua. This environmental…

Indonesia Officially Ratifies the Law on Agrarian Reform Regulation to Address Decades of Land Disputes

The Republic of Indonesia has officially enacted the Law on Agrarian Reform Regulation (UUPRA) following a plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR) on September 22, 2026. This landmark…

Nunas Nede: Preserving Ancient Wisdom and Water Security in the Face of Climate Uncertainty in Lombok Timur

The courtyard of Amaq Marni’s residence in Kesik Village, Masbagik, East Lombok, serves as the epicenter of a profound communal effort. Here, villagers gather in a rhythmic choreography of preparation,…

Synergizing Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Science: The Conservation Paradigm of Sungai Lesan Protected Forest

The preservation of the Sungai Lesan Protected Forest in Berau, East Kalimantan, has emerged as a cornerstone model for integrating community-led stewardship with scientific research, demonstrating that environmental sustainability is…

Martha Haran and the Echoes of Telimaa: A Guardian of Ancestral Land and Dayak Heritage in Kapuas Hulu

At 70 years of age, Martha Haran—affectionately known as Ine Martha—embodies the enduring spirit of the Dayak Kayan Mendalam people of Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan. With a voice that remains…

Adapting to the Tides: How Maurongga’s Octopus Fishers Are Preserving Their Livelihood Amidst Environmental and Security Challenges

The residents of Maurongga, a coastal village in the Nangapanda District of Ende, East Nusa Tenggara, live in a symbiotic relationship with the Flores Sea. For local fishers like Imran…

Kelekak as a Last Refuge for the Critically Endangered Bangka Slow Loris

In the lush landscapes of Bangka Belitung, a traditional land-management practice known as kelekak serves as a vital ecological sanctuary. Traditionally, a kelekak is a plot of land inherited through…