Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- October 14, 2026
- 40 views
Gunung Anak Krakatau Erupsi Lagi: A Critical Examination of Volcanic Activity and Disaster Preparedness in the Sunda Strait
The Sunda Strait is once again on high alert as the volatile Anak Krakatau volcano has entered a sustained period of eruptive activity, casting a shadow over the coastal communities…
- Environment and Nature
- October 13, 2026
- 20 views
Aparallactus: The Secretive Centipede-Eating Snakes of Sub-Saharan Africa and Their Vital Role in Soil Ecology
In the hidden corridors beneath the soil of Sub-Saharan Africa, a specialized group of reptiles occupies a unique ecological niche that few other predators dare to claim. Known collectively as…
- Environment and Nature
- October 13, 2026
- 20 views
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…
- Environment and Nature
- October 12, 2026
- 47 views
Mama Mama Atuka and the Mangrove Guardians: The Resilience of Papua’s Mud Crab Economy
As the tide recedes along the jagged coastline of Mimika, Papua Tengah, a daily ritual of survival and stewardship unfolds. For the women of Kampung Atuka—Mama Paulina, Balbina, Oda, and…
- Environment and Nature
- October 12, 2026
- 25 views
The Hidden Cost of Cement: Environmental Degradation and the Carbon Paradox in Indonesia’s Karst Landscapes
The relentless rumble of heavy-duty trucks navigating the dust-choked roads of the Kendeng Mountains in Rembang, Central Java, serves as a daily reminder of an industrial transformation that has fundamentally…
- Environment and Nature
- October 12, 2026
- 22 views
Why Modern House Cats Have Largely Abandoned Their Role as Professional Rat Catchers
The historical narrative of the domestic cat as an indispensable guardian against rodent infestations is deeply embedded in human civilization. Since the dawn of agriculture, cats have been valued as…
- Environment and Nature
- October 11, 2026
- 77 views
Kopra Hidup Lagi, Warga Adat Malind di Merauke Kembali Merawat Dusun Kelapa
For the Malind indigenous people residing in the Semangga District of Merauke, South Papua, the coconut tree is far more than a mere cash crop. It is a foundational element…
- Environment and Nature
- October 11, 2026
- 30 views
The Silent Crisis: Why the Decline of Butterfly Populations Signals a Broader Ecological Collapse
The global decline of butterfly populations represents far more than the disappearance of charismatic, colorful insects; it is a profound indicator of systemic environmental degradation that threatens food security, biodiversity,…
- Environment and Nature
- October 10, 2026
- 35 views
The Paradox of Abundance: Reimagining Social Protection for Indonesia’s Coastal Communities in the Arafura Sea
The Arafura Sea, designated as Fisheries Management Area (WPP) 718, stands as one of the most prolific marine ecosystems in the world. Yet, for the local fishers of the Aru…
- Environment and Nature
- October 10, 2026
- 19 views
The Fragile Future of the Komodo Dragon: Balancing Biodiversity, Development, and Conservation in Indonesia
Komodo (Varanus komodoensis), the world’s largest lizard and an apex predator often referred to as the last dragon on Earth, faces a precarious future as its endemic habitat in East…
- Environment and Nature
- October 9, 2026
- 71 views
How 8 Years of Social and Individual Learning Interact to Shape Ecological Competence in Orangutans
Deep within the lush, verdant canopy of the Suaq Belimbing research station in Aceh, a young Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) gingerly maneuvers a neesia fruit. The fruit, a challenging, rugby-ball-shaped…
