Pesta Babi Documentary Highlighting Indigenous Struggles in South Papua Released Globally on YouTube Following Record Breaking Community Interest

The documentary film Pesta Babi: Kolonialisme di Zaman Kita (Pig Feast: Colonialism in Our Time) has officially transitioned from grassroots community screenings to a global digital release, marking a significant…

The Legacy of the Agarwood Guardian How John Wompere Transformed Papua’s Biak Island Through Sustainable Gaharu Cultivation

In the quiet coastal expanse of Imbari Village, nestled within the Warsa District of Biak Numfor Regency, 67-year-old John Wompere stands as a testament to the transformative power of patience…

Northern Papua Oil and Gas Expansion Sparks Conflict as Fishermen Protest Destruction of Livelihoods and Marine Ecosystems

The Dok 9 Pier in the North Jayapura District of Jayapura City, Papua, normally a center of rhythmic maritime commerce, has recently become a site of simmering resentment and economic…

Papua’s Last Guardians: The Critical Struggle to Protect Rare Endemic Species from Industrial Expansion and Illegal Trafficking

The Indonesian provinces across the Land of Papua represent one of the world’s final frontiers of pristine biodiversity, harboring a biological treasury that remains unparalleled in its uniqueness and ecological…

From Social Media Feeds to Scientific Breakthrough Researchers Identify New Homalomena Species in Sumatra and Papua through the Ornamental Plant Trade

In an era where digital connectivity often blurs the line between recreation and professional research, a significant botanical milestone has been reached through the most unlikely of sources: social media.…

The Elusive Northern Green Tree Python Highlights Biodiversity Conservation Challenges in West Papua

The heavy rain cascading through the secondary forests of Tambrauw Regency, West Papua, forced a group of wildlife observers to cut their expedition short. For the sake of safety, the…

South Papua Provincial Government Collaborates with Sebelas Maret University to Elevate Education and Strategic Sector Development

JAYAPURA – The Provincial Government of South Papua has forged a pivotal partnership with Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, a leading state university in Indonesia, to significantly bolster educational development…

The Resurrection of the Ghost of the Mountains Rediscovering and Protecting the Rare Wondiwoi Tree Kangaroo of Papua

Deep within the mist-shrouded peaks of the Wondiwoi Mountains in West Papua, at an elevation of 1,700 meters above sea level, lives a creature that was, for nearly a century,…

Pesta Media: dari Redaksi hingga Hutan Papua, Suara Perempuan di Tengah Krisis Iklim

The voices emerged from a modest stage at Taman Ismail Marzuki, yet the resonance of their message transcended the walls of the theater. Journalists, environmental activists, and indigenous forest protectors…

The Vanishing Wings of Papua Identifying Vital Bird and Biodiversity Areas Amidst Rapid Infrastructure Expansion

The island of Papua, often referred to as the "Earth of the Bird of Paradise," stands as one of the most critical ecological corridors in the Southern Hemisphere, serving as…

Indigenous Communities in South Papua Challenge Massive Forest Release for National Strategic Projects

Indigenous communities in the regencies of Boven Digoel, Merauke, and Mappi have formally lodged a legal objection against the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry following the controversial reclassification of nearly half…