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
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.
When the Sea of Malaumkarta Reopens
The sea was calm that morning. Under a gray sky and gentle breeze, the indigenous people of Malaumkarta Raya gathered along the shoreline. Women, men,
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
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
Bustar Maitar: Indigenous Peoples are the Frontliner of Nature Protection
“Nature serves as a ‘mother’ who provides us all sources of life and must be protected,” is a fundamental life value owned and upheld by
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
MSME and Cooperative Workshop: An Efforts to Strengthen Networks
Tanah Papua and Maluku Islands are rich in natural resources. These two areas are home to nearly 50 percent of Indonesia’s forests, 52 percent of
Village Head Workshop: Progressive Change Should Start from the Village
Building village independence must start from a good village planning process. Detailed and thorough planning is very important. Then proceed with good program governance. “When
Menginang: Caring the Culture, Empowering the Land of Papua
The culture of chewing areca nuts (menginang) is inherent among the people’s life of Tanah Papua, especially those who live close to the coast. Even
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
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.
Regional Expansion Plan in Papua Problematic
The House of Representatives passed three draft bills on new autonomous regions in Papua to become the House’s initiative bills through plenary session on Tuesday,
“Not Just Knowing How to Eat, But How to Plant Too”
“Not just knowing how to eat, but also how to plant too”. The statement addressed by women working in the public kitchen which served the
Two Palm Oil Companies Prosecuting South Sorong Regent Never Having Activities
Prosecution against the South Sorong Regent, Samsudin Anggiluli, filed by two palm oil companies was held at the Jayapura Administrative Court on Tuesday, 12 April
Junior High School Graduates Trains Locals on Organic Fertilizer and Grafting
At the Kufuriyai Village hall in Arguni Bawah District, Kaimana Regency, Antonius Arfa, 32, a youngster from Iratutu tribe of Warmenu Village, stood before 35
