Geothermal Ambitions Versus Local Livelihoods: The Legal Battle Over Flores Island’s Environmental Integrity

For the people of Flores, the island’s mountainous terrain is more than a geographic feature; it is a vital lifeline. The interconnectedness of volcanic soil, forest-covered watersheds, and reliable water…

Keuskupan Agung Ende Melayangkan Gugatan Uji Materi ke Mahkamah Agung Terkait Penetapan Pulau Flores sebagai Pulau Panas Bumi

The Archdiocese of Ende, led by the Commission for Justice, Peace, and Integrity, has officially initiated a judicial review at the Supreme Court of Indonesia, challenging the legal status of…

Learning from the Flores Earthquake: Addressing Systemic Vulnerabilities in Indonesian Infrastructure

On August 15, 2026, the island of Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), was struck by a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that fundamentally altered the lives of hundreds of thousands of residents.…

New Archaeological Evidence Challenges the Hunting Prowess and Fire Use of Homo floresiensis in Flores Indonesia

The discovery of Homo floresiensis in 2003 was one of the most significant moments in the history of paleoanthropology. Found in the Liang Bua cave on the Indonesian island of…

Resilience in the Drylands The Revitalization of Sorghum as a Sustainable Food Alternative in East Flores

Siprianus Belawa Kolah stands amidst the swaying stalks of his sorghum field in Likotuden Hamlet, Kawalelo Village, located within the Demon Pagong District of East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).…

Flores Bamboo Revolution Transforming Local Economies and Sustainable Manufacturing in East Nusa Tenggara

In the village of Watu Galang, located within the Mbeliling District of West Manggarai, Flores, a green transformation is taking place that is reshaping the economic landscape of rural Indonesia.…

Legal Land Status Stalls Merah Putih Cooperative Development in East Flores Amidst Post-Conflict Recovery Efforts

The ambitious plan to establish the Merah Putih Village Cooperative (Kopdes Merah Putih) in East Flores Regency, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), remains in limbo, awaiting the definitive resolution of land…