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,…
Women of East Nusa Tenggara Drive Food Sovereignty and Climate Resilience Through Organic Gardening and Bamboo Conservation
In the rural landscapes of East Nusa Tenggara, specifically within the villages of Watu Galang and Teka Iku, a transformative movement led by women is reshaping the intersection of agriculture,…
Gold Mining Conflict in Enrekang: Local Resistance, Corporate Maneuvers, and the Looming Threat to Agricultural Sovereignty
The highlands of Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi, have become the epicenter of a protracted struggle between local agricultural communities and the extractive ambitions of CV Hadaf Karya Mandiri (HKM). What…

















