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
Kampung Konderjan Fights Climate Impact with Sustainable Cocoa
Kampung Konderjan, located in Tor Atas District, Sarmi Regency, Papua, has a long history of cocoa cultivation. Since the Dutch colonial era, the people of
Improving Financial Literacy Among Copra Farmers in Kampung Takar, Papua
Kampung Takar, located in Sarmi Regency, Papua, is known as one of the key copra-producing regions in the area, with abundant natural and human resources.
The Potential of Nabire’s Coconuts: Tackling Distribution and Pricing Challenges Through Collaboration
Nabire, a coastal regency in Papua, holds significant potential in coconut commodities. For generations, local communities have relied on coconut harvests, which are processed into copra,
Nabire Coconuts: A High-Value Commodity from the Coastal Areas of Papua
Nabire Regency, located on the northern coast of Central Papua, is not only blessed with stunning natural beauty and abundant marine resources but also holds
Reviving the Glory of Cocoa in Konderjan Village
Sarmi Regency is planned to become one of the central cocoa-producing regions in Papua. In 2016, the Papua Development Acceleration Agency designated the regency as
Promoting the Protection of Indigenous People’s Rights, Forest and Marine Ecosystems, and Indigenous Economic Empowerment in RPJMD: A Commitment to a Sustainable Future
Papua and the Maluku Islands are regions with extraordinary ecological wealth. Papua, for instance, holds 32.39 million hectares of forest, serving as Indonesia’s last tropical
Marandan Weser Village: Reviving Tradition and Harmony with Nature Amidst Modernization
In a remote corner of Raja Ampat, amidst untouched natural beauty, lies a village rich in unique cultural heritage and traditions. Marandan Weser Village, located
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
Victory! Indigenous Communities Secure Their Ancestral Lands
A smile bloomed on the faces of the Tehit Mlaqya and Nakin Onim Fayas sub-tribes in April 2024. Their long struggle to defend their indigenous
Natural Wealth and Development Challenges in Papua and Maluku
Eastern Indonesia, particularly Papua and Maluku, boasts abundant natural wealth. Papua is renowned for its dense forests and rich mining potential, including copper, gold, and
Mobilizing Local Initiatives for Environmental Sustainability
On July 21, 2017, EcoNusa Foundation was established with a noble purpose: to elevate local initiatives in Indonesia to national and international levels. EcoNusa focuses
Dispersing the Important Value of Protecting Nature in Sunday School
Religion has an important role in regulating the aspects of human life, and providing guidance towards the common good, including to nature. The value of
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
Head of Warlef Village: The Social Transformation School Increases Knowledge on Vanilla Plants Potentials
The man walked slowly past several gamal tree stands covered with vanilla plants in the garden behind the house. He then stacked the coconut husks
Indigenous Community Should Defend Their Right for Natural Resources
Indigenous people is expected to have capacity to recognize and maintain their rights for natural resources. Hence, they have knowledge on the value which is
Exploring Gisim Village’s Potentials in Sorong
License revocation of four palm oil companies in Sorong Regency, West Papua, spreads out in 9 Districts, namely Segun, Salawati, Malabotom, Klamono, Mariat, Mayamuk, Sayosa,
Forest Volunteers Motivate Youth for Real Action at Village
With the mounting threats of deforestation and degradation of forest and ocean in eastern Indonesia as the last frontier, it requires the roles of all
