Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
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Corporate Ambitions and Local Realities The Struggle of East Kalimantan Farmers Against Coal Infrastructure Expansion
The morning sun had barely pierced the canopy of the Geleo Asa village in Kutai Barat, East Kalimantan, when Albed, a local rubber farmer, prepared for his daily routine. Armed…
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
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Rescued Sumatran Striped Rabbits Underscore the Urgent Need for Conservation and Vigilance Against Illegal Wildlife Trade in Kerinci Seblat
The recent discovery and subsequent release of two Sumatran striped rabbit kittens (Nesolagus netscheri) found in a resident’s plantation near the Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) has cast a spotlight…
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
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Systematic Habitat Destruction and Corporate Negligence Fuel Extinction Crisis for Sumatran Elephants in Bengkulu Seblat Landscape
The discovery of two Sumatran elephant carcasses in the Seblat Landscape of Bengkulu on April 29, 2026, has ignited a firestorm of criticism regarding Indonesia’s forest governance and the efficacy…
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
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Two Decades of the Lapindo Mudflow: A Legacy of Environmental Catastrophe and the Unending Struggle for Justice in Sidoarjo
A small procession of victims from the Lapindo mudflow tragedy walked solemnly from Dwarakerta Park toward the massive earthen embankments that now define their landscape. The distance was a mere…
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
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Papua’s Emerald Treasures: The Biodiversity Crisis and Conservation Challenges of Indonesia’s Green Reptiles.
The tropical rainforests of Papua, a region often referred to as the "Little Amazon" of Asia, hold a biological wealth that transcends mere aesthetic value. While global trends occasionally fixate…
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
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Two Decades of the Lapindo Mudflow Victims Demand Accountability and Environmental Restoration Amidst Ongoing Ecological Crisis
SIDOARJO — On the morning of May 29, 2026, a somber procession of dozens of residents made its way from Dwarakerta Park toward the towering earthen levees of Porong, Sidoarjo.…
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
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The Silent Tragedy of Indonesia’s Black Corals From Sacred Talismans to Illegal Trade and Ecological Destruction
The coastal waters of Indonesia, particularly within the vast and biodiverse expanse of the Coral Triangle, harbor secrets that are as biologically complex as they are culturally misunderstood. Among these…
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
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The Hidden Ecological Price of Mysticism Unveiling the Illegal Trade and Conservation Crisis of Indonesias Black Corals
Across the sprawling Indonesian archipelago, a curious item frequently appears in traditional markets, souvenir stalls, and digital marketplaces: a dark, polished, and often intricately carved bracelet known locally as Akar…
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
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Oil Palm Expansion Threatens Ancient Rock Art and Prehistoric Heritage in South Kalimantan Karst Caves
The expansion of industrial oil palm plantations is posing an existential threat to 348 rock art paintings, estimated to be approximately 2,000 years old, located across nine karst caves in…
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
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Sacred Hills and Vanishing Rituals: The Struggle to Preserve Bangka Islands Last Natural Bastions Against Industrial Deforestation
The landscape of Bangka Island, an expanse of approximately 1.1 million hectares in the Indonesian archipelago, has been fundamentally altered by centuries of intensive resource extraction and the aggressive expansion…
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
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The Enigmatic Bornean Bay Cat Faces an Uncertain Future Amidst Habitat Loss and Scientific Mystery
The Bornean bay cat, scientifically known as Catopuma badia, stands as the only feline species endemic exclusively to the island of Borneo. Characterized by its striking chestnut-red fur and an…
