The Fading Gold of Konawe Selatan How Nickel Mining Operations are Eroding the Seaweed Industry and Coastal Livelihoods in Southeast Sulawesi
La Ode Baharuddin never imagined that his golden years would be spent wading through the thick, suffocating mud of the mangrove forests in Akuni Village, Konawe Selatan. For decades, Baharuddin…
Cultivating Resilience in the Thousand Islands as Women Farmers Transform Coastal Food Security Through Hydroponics and Local Wisdom
For Julian Puput Lendri, a resident of Kelapa Island in the North Thousand Islands of Jakarta since 2019, the daily ritual of securing fresh produce is a high-stakes endeavor that…
Pembangunan Jaya Ancol Unveils Ambitious Five-Year Property Development Plan, Targeting Significant Revenue Growth and Coastal Urban Transformation
PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol Tbk, the prominent developer of Jakarta’s iconic Taman Impian Jaya Ancol recreation park, has embarked on an extensive five-year property development strategy aimed at significantly diversifying…
The Silent Predator of the Coastal Wetlands: An In-Depth Analysis of the Mangrove Viper and Its Evolving Ecological Role in Southeast Asia
In the dense, brackish reaches of Southeast Asia’s mangrove forests, a master of camouflage resides within a dual existence, navigating both the low-hanging canopy and the treacherous mudflats below. The…
Industrial Pollution and Coal Waste Devastate Coastal Livelihoods in Muara Gembong as Fishermen Face Economic Collapse
The seawater surrounding the coastal reaches of Pantai Harapanjaya Village, located in the Muaragembong District of Bekasi Regency, West Java, has undergone a harrowing transformation, turning a murky palette of…
The Silent Threat of Acoustic Pollution to the Survival of Indonesia’s Marine Turtle Populations and Coastal Biodiversity
In the sprawling archipelago of Indonesia, the rhythmic sound of crashing waves and rustling coastal winds is increasingly being drowned out by the thrum of human activity. From the vibrant…
Tegal Establishes Coastal Urban Research Center to Combat Climate Crisis and Guide Sustainable Development in Secondary Cities
The city of Tegal, situated on the vulnerable northern coast of Central Java, has taken a significant step toward addressing the existential threats posed by the climate crisis with the…
Healing the Coastal Scars of Biak Numfor How the 1996 Tsunami Survivor Efraim Rumkoren and Local Women are Restoring Papuas Mangrove Ecosystem.
Efraim Rumkoren, now 45, carries a vivid and indelible memory of the day his village was engulfed by what he then called "the flood from the sea," a phenomenon he…
The Hidden Cost of Indonesia’s Nickel Downstreaming: Ecological Degradation and the Crisis of Coastal Livelihoods in North Maluku
Indonesia’s aggressive pursuit of nickel downstreaming, often heralded as a masterstroke in the global transition toward renewable energy, has positioned the archipelago as a central pillar in the international electric…
The Salt Path of South Sumatra: How a Coastal Necessity Became a Highland Luxury and Cultural Foundation
In the bustling coastal cities and lowlands of Indonesia, salted fish (ikan asin) is often regarded as a staple of simplicity, a modest accompaniment to a daily meal. However, in…
Bintan Regency Proposes 12 Merah Putih Fishermen Villages for 2026 Development to Enhance Coastal Livelihoods
The Bintan Regency Government (Pemkab Bintan) in Riau Islands has formally submitted a proposal to the central government, specifically through the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), for the…

















