Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- June 2, 2026
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Strengthening Indigenous Sovereignty: The Urgent Need for Legal Recognition and Participatory Mapping of Ancestral Lands in Indonesia
The recognition and protection of indigenous territories across the Indonesian archipelago remain alarmingly insufficient, as the exclusion of ancestral domain maps from the central government’s One Map Policy continues to…
- Environment and Nature
- May 28, 2026
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Harmonizing Human and Wildlife The Semende Tribes Ancestral Wisdom in Preserving the Siamang and the Jalur Agung Corridor
In the mist-shrouded highlands of South Sumatra, a profound and ancient social contract continues to govern the relationship between man and nature. For centuries, the Semende people have coexisted in…
- Environment and Nature
- May 18, 2026
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Guardians of the Limestone Hills: How the Boti People’s Ancestral Wisdom Defies Climate Change in East Nusa Tenggara
In the rugged, sun-scorched landscapes of the Kie District in South Central Timor, the Boti indigenous community stands as a living testament to human resilience against the intensifying whims of…
- Environment and Nature
- May 10, 2026
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The Fading Legacies of the Penesak Woodworkers Between Ancestral Artistry and the Looming Timber Crisis in South Sumatra
The landscape of South Sumatra, particularly the Ogan Ilir Regency, has for centuries been synonymous with a unique breed of artisans: the Penesak woodworkers. These master craftsmen, known as "maestros"…
- Environment and Nature
- April 5, 2026
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Struggle for Ancestral Lands and the Urgent Call for the Indigenous Peoples Bill Amidst Rising Agrarian Conflicts in Indonesia
The persistent struggle of the Bahau Umaq Telivaq indigenous community in Mahakam Ulu, East Kalimantan, serves as a poignant microcosm of a much larger, systemic crisis unfolding across the Indonesian…
