Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- April 5, 2026
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The Guardians of Mount Muria: How Parijoto Cultivation is Revitalizing Local Economies and Preserving Java’s Vital Ecosystems
For nearly three decades, Mashuri, a 62-year-old farmer from the village of Colo in the Dawe District of Kudus, Central Java, has dedicated his life to the cultivation of parijoto,…
- Environment and Nature
- March 31, 2026
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The Guardians of Telaga Ranjeng How Ancient Myths and Local Wisdom Preserve a High-Altitude Sanctuary in Central Java
On the mist-shrouded western slopes of Mount Slamet, a unique intersection of spiritual belief and environmental conservation unfolds daily at Telaga Ranjeng. Located within the dense forest of Pandansari Village,…
- Environment and Nature
- March 27, 2026
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Guardians of the Papuan Rainforest How Cassowaries and Hornbills Serve as Natural Architects of Biodiversity
Deep within the dense, humid foliage of Malagufuk Village in the Sorong Regency of Southwest Papua, a prehistoric figure emerges from the shadows. With a steady, upright gait, the Northern…
