Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- October 23, 2026
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Jongot and the Resilience of Indigenous Forest Management Amidst the South Sumatra Wildfire Crisis
The persistent scourge of forest and land fires, exacerbated by severe peatland degradation, continues to ravage the landscape of South Sumatra, leaving major cities like Palembang shrouded in thick, toxic…
- Environment and Nature
- October 2, 2026
- 43 views
Beutong Ateuh Banggalang: A Vital Biodiversity Sanctuary and the Indigenous Philosophy of Coexistence in Aceh
The dense, mist-covered mountain forests of Beutong Ateuh Banggalang in the Nagan Raya Regency of Aceh Province serve as a critical refuge for a diverse array of avian species and…
- Environment and Nature
- September 29, 2026
- 38 views
Indigenous Wisdom as a Climate Buffer: How the Boti Community Secures Food Sovereignty Amidst Environmental Uncertainty
Deep within the rugged terrain of the Kie District in the South Central Timor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, the Boti people stand as a living testament to the efficacy…
- Environment and Nature
- September 25, 2026
- 48 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
- 43 views
Synergizing Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Science: The Conservation Paradigm of Sungai Lesan Protected Forest
The preservation of the Sungai Lesan Protected Forest in Berau, East Kalimantan, has emerged as a cornerstone model for integrating community-led stewardship with scientific research, demonstrating that environmental sustainability is…
- Environment and Nature
- September 22, 2026
- 55 views
The Sacred Tumbek: Why Preserving Indigenous Water Wisdom is Vital for Bangka Belitung’s Future
In the heart of the Bangka Belitung Islands, the Malay communities have historically relied on a sophisticated, ancestral approach to water management rooted in the protection of the tumbek—the sacred…
- Environment and Nature
- September 15, 2026
- 59 views
Tarsisius Fendy Sesupi and the Struggle for Indigenous Sovereignty Against Corporate Criminalization in Ketapang
The ongoing legal ordeal of Tarsisius Fendy Sesupi, the Kepala Adat (Indigenous Chief) of Dusun Lelayang in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, has become a defining case study in the friction between…
- Environment and Nature
- September 13, 2026
- 49 views
PAPEDA Summit 2026: Indigenous Women of Papua Demand Sovereignty Over Ancestral Forests Amidst Industrial Expansion
The PAPEDA Summit 2026, held in Sorong, Southwest Papua, has concluded as a critical juncture for the future of the Indonesian archipelago’s easternmost frontier. While the forum served as a…
- Environment and Nature
- September 12, 2026
- 38 views
The Changing Landscape of Mount Mutis: Balancing Indigenous Livelihoods with New National Park Status
Under the scorching sun, Krisensia Naben carefully treads the narrow paths between rice paddies flanking the Noel Besi River in Timor Tengah Utara, Nusa Tenggara Timur. Beside her, her husband,…
- Environment and Nature
- July 20, 2026
- 61 views
Preserving Indigenous Knowledge and Living Spaces The Critical Intersection of Cultural Identity and Environmental Conservation in Indonesia
The preservation of Indonesia’s indigenous communities has reached a critical juncture where the protection of physical territory is no longer sufficient to ensure their survival; rather, it must be integrated…
- Environment and Nature
- July 19, 2026
- 46 views
Vanishing Green Walls The Systematic Degradation of Youtefa Bay Mangroves and the Struggle of Indigenous Papuan Women
Mama Persila Sanyi, a 70-year-old elder from Kampung Enggros in Jayapura, carries the memory of a pristine Youtefa Bay in her mind, a stark contrast to the murky reality she…
