Recognition of the Aara Indigenous Law Community, the First in Kaimana
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the shoreline of Lakahia Island was lively. Dozens of residents gathered, waiting for the arrival of Kaimana’s Deputy Regent, Isak Wariensi, who
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
The Irony in Kampung Kawaf: Poverty Amidst Wealth
“Poverty amidst wealth.” These words were spoken quietly yet firmly by a tribal elder in Kampung Kawaf, Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua. A simple sentence,
Economic Potential of Matara Village: Between Coconuts, the Sea, and Customary Traditions
Matara Village, located in the Semangga District of Merauke Regency, South Papua, is one of many traditional villages in the region that depend heavily on
Building a Restorative Bioeconomy in Papua: A Path Toward Indigenous Welfare and Environmental Sustainability
The workshop Building a Restorative Bioeconomy in Papua: Indigenous Rights, Sustainable Nature, and Shared Prosperity, held at Hotel Vega, Sorong, became a strategic forum to chart
Protecting Forests, Protecting Life in South Sorong
For Indigenous Papuans, the forest is not just a collection of trees. The forest is “mama”, a mother who gives life, protects, and provides sustenance.
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
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,
Papuan Young Scientists Support Crown Jewel Papua
West Papua has strategic areas dubbed the Crown Jewel Papua (CJP) that has some functions of protection, biodiversity, and culture in support of sustainable development.
W20: Women, Pivotal Milestone for Village Development
Gender equality has been the shared goal to strive social justice and welfare equally in the world, including Indonesia. Based on the gender equality index
Story of #RasaTimur, Glancing at Biodiversity Potentials in Eastern Indonesia
Man is an entity which is part of nature and the existing biodiversity. Human life depends and never separates from the existence of biodiversity. Considering
Edor Village Website Launching, Progress for Data-based Local Planning
Kaimana Regency Communication and Information Office in collaboration with EcoNusa and Edor Village Government released official website for Edor Village on 31 May 2022. The
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
Public and Youth Hope for Governor Regulation on Indigenous People Recognition in West Papua
Recognition process of customary land and indigenous people at a certain area usually takes years. The procedure begins with a regulation on procedures of indigenous
Social Transformation School Officially Opened by South Sorong Regent
EcoNusa held the 6th Social Transformation School (STS) in Mogatemin Village, Kais Darat District, South Sorong Regency, in West Papua Province on Saturday 26 March
Recognition Process of Customary Land and Indigenous People in West Papua Now Shortened
West Papua Provincial Government has issued Governor Regulation No. 25/2021 on the Designation Procedure of Indigenous People and Customary Land in November 2021. The regulation
Moni and Mee Tribes, Used to Wage War, Now Live in Peace
Paniai Regency is one of the oldest regencies in Meepago regions that have been expanded into three regions, namely Intan Jaya, Deiyai, and Dogiyai Regencies
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
