Mapping the Land, Preserving the Memory: A Journey with the Ireres Indigenous Community
Mapping is not merely about measuring distance or determining coordinates.Every step on that land is a journey through stories and memories passed down from one
From Bananas to Hope: The Sustainable Economy of the Mlaqya Community
For the Tehit Mlaqya community living in Wersar Tapiri Village, Teminabuan District, South Sorong, the forest is not merely a collection of trees—it is a
Restorative Economy: A New Path for Papua Toward Self-Reliance and Ecological Justice
Papua is writing a new chapter in its economic history. After decades of being an arena for natural resource exploitation, a movement has emerged that
Doberai Lounge and Gallery: A Meeting Place of Products, Culture, and Cuisine from Papua’s Indigenous Communities
Tears welled up in Yuyun Yunita’s eyes as she gazed at the array of Sinagi Papua products she had crafted, now proudly displayed at the Doberai Lounge
A Message from the CEO: Grateful for 25 Years of Consistency in Protecting Nature and Humanity
July 27, 1999, marked the beginning of my journey, filled with hope and challenges. At that time, I was completing my studies at the Faculty
EcoNusa’s 6th Anniversary: Welcoming the Year of Hope
July 2023 marks the 6th year of EcoNusa Foundation. Along the way, there were certainly constructive challenges, one of which was the Covid-19 pandemic. EcoNusa
Indonesia Calls for Green Diplomat Role
In the end of August 2022, EcoNusa organized a School of Eco Diplomacy (SED) activity for the 35 shortlisted youngsters across from Indonesia. The goings-on
Diplomacy Study via Social Media in National SED
Excitement filled the hall of Kinasih Resort at Depok, West Java, despite the late night. Laughs and claps of the enthusiastic 36 participants of the
35 Indonesian Youths Prepared for Being Green Diplomat
Despite the country’s attribute for its ample biodiversity, empirically Indonesia’s nature is under threats of climate crisis and business practices that are not sustainable, exploitative,
Restore Faster, Recover Stronger
I purposely adopt the central theme of the 77 th RI Independence Day this year for the article. The theme has straightforwardly represented the fact
Public Eyeing Up EcoNusa
The five-year existence of EcoNusa should be presented with lessons learned. What has been done by EcoNusa should be sustained, particularly those interventions involving community
Menke Womom, Imminence Proof of Abun Tribe and Oceans God
As to Abun Tribe, leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is deemed the significant Oceans God that need preservation. The existence of the fauna is believed to
STS Just a Start
Social Transformation School (STS) initiated by EcoNusa Foundation is part of a series of local education. The process was set off by visiting the targeted
Many Ways to Disseminate Fascination of Eastern Indonesia
Eastern Indonesia is not merely natural resource rich regions. Their culture is diverse. There are many stories from Tanah Papua, Maluku Island, and Sulawesi we
Scrutinizing Indigenous People Position and Customary Rights in State Constitution
The indigenous peoples issue is still an ongoing topic due to the absence of legal rule that takes sides and recognizes their existence and sovereignty
Podomoro Students Fights against Plastic at Teluk Naga
More than 40 students of Podomoro University, Jakarta, cleaned Tanjung Pasir Beach in Teluk Naga, Tangerang, on Friday 18 March 2022. The students came from
EcoNusa and Pramuka Collaborating for Sustainable Environment
When we talk about pressure on environment, the situation is getting worse today. For instance, deforestation continues to happen in Indonesia. Moreover, Indonesia is on
Human Resource Quality, Key to Win West Papua Tourism
Tanah Papua is natural resources rich region. It also has promising tourism potential. One of the tourism spots internationally known is Raja Ampat. It is