Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- October 3, 2026
- 38 views
The Silent Crisis of Lake Sentani: How Invasive Species and Environmental Degradation are Erasing Papua’s Cultural Identity
The tranquil surface of Lake Sentani in Papua hides a profound ecological crisis that threatens not only the region’s aquatic biodiversity but the very fabric of indigenous Sentani culture. On…
- Environment and Nature
- September 20, 2026
- 52 views
The Price of Eradication: How Japan Spent 25 Years and Millions to Remove an Invasive Predator from Amami Oshima
The introduction of non-native species to manage pest populations is often marketed as a silver-bullet solution—economical, efficient, and immediate. However, the case of the small Indian mongoose (Herpestes auropunctatus) on…
- Environment and Nature
- June 15, 2026
- 65 views
The Restoration of Amami Oshima How Japan Overcame a Half Century Ecological Crisis Caused by the Invasive Small Indian Mongoose
On September 3, 2024, the Ministry of the Environment of Japan made a historic announcement that resonated far beyond the shores of the Ryukyu Archipelago. After a grueling 45-year struggle…
- Environment and Nature
- May 15, 2026
- 71 views
Invasive Broom Fish and the Ecological Crisis in Jakarta’s Waterways: A Comprehensive Analysis of Threats, Origins, and Solutions
The proliferation of the suckermouth armored catfish, locally known in Indonesia as "ikan sapu-sapu" or broom fish, has reached a critical threshold in the waterways of Jakarta and its surrounding…
- Environment and Nature
- May 6, 2026
- 62 views
The Red Devil Invasion: How an Invasive Species is Decimating Lake Batur’s Ecosystem and Livelihoods
Made shook his head in frustration as he cast his fishing line into the tranquil yet troubled waters of Lake Batur. He had brought three fishing rods today, harboring a…
- Environment and Nature
- April 26, 2026
- 71 views
The Silent Invasion of the Common Myna: How Invasive Species are Redefining Jakarta’s Urban Ecosystem
The presence of the Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis), locally known as kerak ungu, has become an increasingly frequent sight across the sprawling metropolis of Jakarta, marking a significant shift in…
