Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- July 22, 2026
- 24 views
Illegal Gold Mining Devastates Jantho Nature Reserve and Threatens Sumatran Orangutan Habitat in Aceh Besar
The integrity of the Jantho Pine Forest Nature Reserve in Aceh Besar, Aceh, is facing an unprecedented crisis as illegal gold mining activities, locally known as PETI (Pertambangan Emas Tanpa…
- Environment and Nature
- July 14, 2026
- 18 views
Sumatran Orangutan Population Declines by Nearly Twenty Percent in One Decade as Habitat Loss and Illegal Trade Persist
In a span of approximately ten years, the dense tropical rainforests of northern Sumatra have witnessed a devastating decline in the population of the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii), with an…
- Environment and Nature
- July 9, 2026
- 34 views
From Captivity to Motherhood: The Birth of Badar Signals Success for Sumatran Orangutan Reintroduction in Aceh’s Jantho Nature Reserve
The discovery of a newborn male Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) in the lush canopy of the Jantho Nature Reserve in Aceh marks a profound milestone for Indonesian wildlife conservation. The…
- Environment and Nature
- July 5, 2026
- 22 views
Sumatran Coalition Demands Total Overhaul of Indonesia Forestry Law Amid Escalating Ecological Crisis and Land Tenure Conflicts
In a decisive move to address the systemic failures of Indonesia’s environmental governance, the Sumatran Regional Coalition has formally urged the national government and the House of Representatives (DPR) to…
- Environment and Nature
- June 20, 2026
- 16 views
LBH Padang Escalates Sumatran Ecological Disaster Case to United Nations Amidst Government Negligence and Systemic Governance Failure
The Padang Legal Aid Institute (LBH Padang) has officially submitted a comprehensive special report to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in early June,…
- Environment and Nature
- June 18, 2026
- 27 views
The Leuser Ecosystem Paradox: Monitoring Sumatran Tiger Populations Amidst Growing Habitat Fragmentation and Human-Wildlife Conflict
The Leuser Ecosystem, a sprawling expanse of tropical rainforest stretching across the provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra, remains the ultimate stronghold for the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), a…
- Environment and Nature
- June 16, 2026
- 28 views
Vanishing Habitats and Escalating Human-Wildlife Conflict Threaten the Survival of the Sumatran Tiger in West Sumatra
The critical state of the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) has reached a precarious tipping point in West Sumatra, where a surge in human-wildlife conflicts is directly linked to the…
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
- 32 views
Rescued Sumatran Striped Rabbits Underscore the Urgent Need for Conservation and Vigilance Against Illegal Wildlife Trade in Kerinci Seblat
The recent discovery and subsequent release of two Sumatran striped rabbit kittens (Nesolagus netscheri) found in a resident’s plantation near the Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) has cast a spotlight…
- Environment and Nature
- June 3, 2026
- 31 views
Systematic Habitat Destruction and Corporate Negligence Fuel Extinction Crisis for Sumatran Elephants in Bengkulu Seblat Landscape
The discovery of two Sumatran elephant carcasses in the Seblat Landscape of Bengkulu on April 29, 2026, has ignited a firestorm of criticism regarding Indonesia’s forest governance and the efficacy…
- Environment and Nature
- May 25, 2026
- 28 views
Snare Crisis in West Sumatra Highlights Urgent Need for Regulation as Young Sumatran Tiger Becomes Latest Victim
The critical endangerment of the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) has been brought into sharp focus once again following the rescue of an 11-month-old female tiger in Pasaman Regency, West…
- Environment and Nature
- May 19, 2026
- 31 views
Death of Sumatran Elephants and Tigers in Seblat Landscape Sparks Calls for Stricter Habitat Protection and Status Upgrade
The discovery of several Sumatran elephant and tiger carcasses in the Seblat Landscape of Bengkulu Province has ignited a firestorm of criticism regarding the efficacy of current conservation measures. Despite…
