Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- July 22, 2026
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Illegal Gold Mining Devastates Jantho Nature Reserve and Threatens Sumatran Orangutan Habitat in Aceh Besar
The integrity of the Jantho Pine Forest Nature Reserve in Aceh Besar, Aceh, is facing an unprecedented crisis as illegal gold mining activities, locally known as PETI (Pertambangan Emas Tanpa…
- Environment and Nature
- July 17, 2026
- 15 views
Indonesian Government Under Scrutiny Over Illegal Mining Crackdown Amid Allegations of Revenue Prioritization Over Environmental Restoration
The Indonesian government, through the recently established Forest Area Orderly Task Force (Satgas Penertiban Kawasan Hutan or Satgas PKH), has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining operations and corporate entities…
- Environment and Nature
- July 15, 2026
- 18 views
Fishermen in Bangka Belitung Secure Legislative Support in Long-Standing Battle Against Illegal Tin Mining in Teluk Kelabat
The persistent struggle of traditional fishermen in Tanjung Kelabat Dalam, Bangka Belitung Islands (Babel), against the encroachment of illegal tin mining has reached a pivotal turning point following a high-level…
- Environment and Nature
- July 14, 2026
- 14 views
Sumatran Orangutan Population Declines by Nearly Twenty Percent in One Decade as Habitat Loss and Illegal Trade Persist
In a span of approximately ten years, the dense tropical rainforests of northern Sumatra have witnessed a devastating decline in the population of the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii), with an…
- Environment and Nature
- July 14, 2026
- 16 views
Fatal Landslide at Illegal Gold Mine in Mandailing Natal Claims Lives Amid Ongoing Environmental and Humanitarian Crisis
The Mandailing Natal Regency in North Sumatra has once again become the site of a tragic industrial disaster as a landslide at an illegal gold mining operation buried nine workers…
- Environment and Nature
- June 30, 2026
- 16 views
The Silent Crisis of Javan Langur Conservation: From Illegal Trade to the Struggle for Habitat Restoration
The Javan langur, scientifically known as Trachypithecus auratus, remains one of Indonesia’s most iconic yet embattled primate species. Despite being strictly protected under Indonesian law, a persistent and troubling question…
- Environment and Nature
- June 19, 2026
- 20 views
West Sumatra Ecological Crisis The Interplay of Illegal Gold Mining Systemic Corruption and the Impending Public Health Catastrophe
The catastrophic flash floods and landslides that tore through the province of West Sumatra in November 2025 served as a grim reminder of the fragile state of Indonesia’s natural environment.…
- Environment and Nature
- June 17, 2026
- 13 views
The Plunder of Banjar: Illegal Coal Mining Operations Ravage Former PT Banjar Intan Mandiri Concession as Authorities Deflect Responsibility
The landscape of the Mataraman District in Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan, has transformed into a theater of environmental lawlessness and systemic negligence following the 2020 bankruptcy of the regional government-owned…
- Environment and Nature
- June 4, 2026
- 28 views
The Silent Decline of the Common Tailorbird Amidst the Growing Pressures of the Illegal Songbird Trade in Southeast Asia
Measuring a mere 10 to 11 centimeters in length, the Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutortus) is a creature of perpetual motion, characterized by its restless energy and remarkable architectural skills. In…
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
- 28 views
Rescued Sumatran Striped Rabbits Underscore the Urgent Need for Conservation and Vigilance Against Illegal Wildlife Trade in Kerinci Seblat
The recent discovery and subsequent release of two Sumatran striped rabbit kittens (Nesolagus netscheri) found in a resident’s plantation near the Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) has cast a spotlight…
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
- 23 views
The Silent Tragedy of Indonesia’s Black Corals From Sacred Talismans to Illegal Trade and Ecological Destruction
The coastal waters of Indonesia, particularly within the vast and biodiverse expanse of the Coral Triangle, harbor secrets that are as biologically complex as they are culturally misunderstood. Among these…
