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
Blue Ecomic Implementation Not Optimum

Implementation of blue economy in Indonesia faces some challenges so the expected potentials of marine and fisheries could hardly have optimum benefit. Without improvement and
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
Sasi Sambite: Local Wisdom to Boost Nutmeg Quality in Arguni Bawah

For people in Kaimana Regency, particularly in Arguni Bawah District, West Papua, nutmeg is not merely part of the ancestors’ culture and history. For villagers
Human Greed Leading to Environmental Crisis

Covid-19 pandemic affecting around the globe from the last two years has marked the disharmony of man and nature. Man-made destruction of nature has been
The Importance of Archipelagic Region Draft Bill

Indonesia is an archipelagic state with a variety of uniqueness. Marine resources, particularly in eastern Indonesia, have high potential. Unfortunately, development in eastern region of