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…

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…

Sago Sovereignty in Mentawai: Preserving the Ancient Culinary Heritage of Siberut Amidst the Rising Dominance of Rice and Modernity

The hands of Keisha Sapondoro, a resident of Sirilanggai Hamlet in Malancan Village, North Siberut, move with a practiced rhythm that reflects decades of tradition in the Mentawai Islands. As…

Women of Lonca Village Cultivate Pampa Gardens to Secure Food Sovereignty and Economic Resilience in Central Sulawesi

The first light of dawn breaks over the eastern horizon of the Kulawi highlands as a group of women walks in a steady rhythm toward the lush green slopes of…

Sago Palms as the Pillar of Indonesias Food Sovereignty and Ecological Sustainability

The Republic of Indonesia, an archipelagic nation endowed with vast biodiversity, has long sought to diversify its food sources beyond the heavy reliance on rice. While rice remains the dominant…

Indonesia’s Ambitious Energy Strategy: A Path to Sovereignty, Prosperity, and Sustainable Growth

Energy, far from being a mere utility or commodity, is increasingly recognized as the indispensable bedrock of national sovereignty, industrial prowess, defense capabilities, food security, educational advancement, public health, and…

European Parliament Ditches Google for Qwant, Signaling Push for Digital Sovereignty

The European Parliament has officially transitioned its default search engine from Google to Qwant, a move that signifies a significant step in the bloc’s endeavor to reduce its reliance on…

Strengthening Indigenous Sovereignty: The Urgent Need for Legal Recognition and Participatory Mapping of Ancestral Lands in Indonesia

The recognition and protection of indigenous territories across the Indonesian archipelago remain alarmingly insufficient, as the exclusion of ancestral domain maps from the central government’s One Map Policy continues to…

The Silent Vanguard Indonesian Women Leading the Charge for Environmental Conservation and Resource Sovereignty in Indonesia

Across the Indonesian archipelago, from the dense rainforests of Sumatra to the coastal villages of Papua, a quiet but resolute movement is taking shape. While national headlines are often dominated…

Guardians of the Meratus: Sustainable Agroforestry and the Fight for Indigenous Sovereignty in South Kalimantan

In the mist-shrouded slopes of the Meratus Mountains, Amat unsheathes a parang from his waist with practiced ease, deftly clearing the creeping weeds that threaten the saplings in his garden.…

Indonesia’s Biocultural Wealth and the Quest for Food Sovereignty Amidst the Global Climate Crisis

Every May 22, the international community observes the International Day for Biological Diversity, a date established by the United Nations to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. For Indonesia,…