Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- October 24, 2026
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Development of Tourism Infrastructure in Gunungkidul Karst Landscape Triggers Social Conflict and Ecological Concerns
The rapid expansion of tourism infrastructure in the Gunungsewu karst landscape of Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, has reached a critical juncture as local communities and environmental advocates challenge the sustainability of current…
- Environment and Nature
- October 14, 2026
- 21 views
Ular Pucuk: Unveiling the Ecological Importance and Silent Presence of an Arboreal Predator in Human-Adjacent Landscapes
The slender, vibrant green form of the Oriental whipsnake, known scientifically as Ahaetulla prasina, is a master of camouflage. Often found coiled among the emerald foliage of trees or draped…
- Environment and Nature
- October 11, 2026
- 29 views
The Silent Crisis: Why the Decline of Butterfly Populations Signals a Broader Ecological Collapse
The global decline of butterfly populations represents far more than the disappearance of charismatic, colorful insects; it is a profound indicator of systemic environmental degradation that threatens food security, biodiversity,…
- Environment and Nature
- October 9, 2026
- 71 views
How 8 Years of Social and Individual Learning Interact to Shape Ecological Competence in Orangutans
Deep within the lush, verdant canopy of the Suaq Belimbing research station in Aceh, a young Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) gingerly maneuvers a neesia fruit. The fruit, a challenging, rugby-ball-shaped…
- Environment and Nature
- October 4, 2026
- 134 views
Silent Wings Fading: The Ecological Crisis Transforming the Coastal Landscapes of Banda Aceh
The coastal landscape of Banda Aceh is undergoing a profound and irreversible transformation, leaving traditional livelihoods in decline and disrupting ancient migratory pathways for global shorebird populations. For 73-year-old Zakaria,…
- Environment and Nature
- October 4, 2026
- 39 views
Sulawesi Beyond Its Environmental Carrying Capacity: A Decade of Industrial Extraction and Ecological Collapse
Between 2014 and 2024, the island of Sulawesi underwent a profound and largely irreversible landscape transformation, as an average of 224 hectares of forest were surrendered to mining activities every…
- Environment and Nature
- October 2, 2026
- 35 views
Galodo in Arosuka: Analyzing the Ecological and Structural Collapse Behind the Solok Flash Flood Tragedy
The quiet evening of Monday, September 21, 2026, in Arosuka, the administrative seat of Solok Regency, West Sumatra, was violently interrupted by a catastrophic flash flood, locally known as "galodo."…
- Environment and Nature
- September 29, 2026
- 43 views
The Silent Crisis Facing Indonesia’s Leopard Cat Populations: Understanding the Ecological Consequences of Human-Wildlife Conflict
The leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis), known locally in Indonesia as the kucing kuwuk, stands as a critical yet increasingly vulnerable predator within the nation’s diverse ecosystems. Often mistaken for a…
- Environment and Nature
- September 26, 2026
- 42 views
Tragedy in Taliabu: Python Attacks Spark Alarms Over Habitat Loss and Ecological Imbalance in North Maluku
The tranquility of Pulau Taliabu, an island regency in the North Maluku province of Indonesia, has been shattered by a series of lethal encounters between humans and reticulated pythons. In…
- Environment and Nature
- September 25, 2026
- 47 views
Restoring the Kelekak: Bangka Belitung’s Indigenous Agroforestry as a Buffer Against Ecological Collapse
The prolonged drought of 2015 served as a harsh wake-up call for the residents of Zed Village in the Mendo Barat District of Bangka, Kepulauan Bangka Belitung. As the relentless…
- Environment and Nature
- September 25, 2026
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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…
