Nila Kartika Wati
- 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 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
- October 2, 2026
- 154 views
Papua and Beyond Face Escalating Wildfire Crisis as Environmental Groups Criticize Inadequate Government Response
The wildfire crisis currently gripping Indonesia, particularly the Papua region, has reached a critical inflection point in 2026, marking a significant departure from historical fire patterns. While national attention has…
- Environment and Nature
- September 30, 2026
- 40 views
Conflict Over Northern Papua Oil and Gas Seismic Surveys Escalates as Fishermen Protest Destruction of Traditional Fishing Grounds
The coastal communities of Northern Papua, particularly those residing along the shores of Jayapura, are currently embroiled in a high-stakes dispute with energy sector contractors over the implementation of seismic…
- Environment and Nature
- September 28, 2026
- 43 views
Death Adder: The Deceptive Master of Ambush in the Papua Rainforests
Deep within the damp, decaying leaf litter of Papua’s dense tropical forests, a lethal predator lies in wait. It is a creature of stillness, possessing a unique morphology that allows…
- Environment and Nature
- September 18, 2026
- 29 views
Pala Fakfak: The Ancient Botanical Legacy of West Papua Facing Modern Economic Pressures
For the people of Fakfak in West Papua, the nutmeg tree—locally known as hengi—transcends the status of a mere agricultural commodity. It is a living chronicle of ancestral history, a…
- 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
- July 13, 2026
- 85 views
New Walking Shark Species Hemiscyllium Dudgeonae Discovered in the Shallow Waters of Papua New Guinea Milne Bay
In a landmark contribution to marine taxonomy and biodiversity research, a team of marine scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) in Australia has officially announced the discovery…
- Environment and Nature
- July 2, 2026
- 54 views
Scientific Breakthrough as Researchers Uncover Two New Species of Poisonous Birds in the Remote Jungles of Papua New Guinea
The dense, mist-shrouded rainforests of Papua New Guinea have long been regarded as one of the world’s final frontiers for biological discovery, and a recent expedition by an international team…
- Environment and Nature
- June 28, 2026
- 52 views
The Documentary Pesta Babi Kolonialisme di Zaman Kita Exposes the Human and Environmental Cost of National Strategic Projects in Papua
The release of the documentary film Pesta Babi: Kolonialisme di Zaman Kita (The Pig Feast: Colonialism in Our Time) has ignited a profound national conversation regarding the intersection of state-led…
Nasution Nanang
- National News
- June 27, 2026
- 55 views
Inauguration of Five Special Autonomy Legislators in Mamberamo Tengah Marks New Era for Indigenous Representation in Papua Pegunungan
WAMENA, REPUBLIKA.CO.ID – In a significant move set to bolster indigenous representation and uphold the spirit of special autonomy, the District Court of Wamena, Jayawijaya Regency, Papua Pegunungan, officially inaugurated…
