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
Youth Environmental Campaign in Digital World
Based on the National Social Economy survey (Susenas) 2020, one out of four Indonesian populations is youngster. The report elaborates that Indonesia is dominated by
Octopus, One of Indonesia Major Export Commodities
Production of octopus (Octopus cyanea) in Indonesia has impressive value. According to statistical data from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Affairs (KKP), total production
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
Young People, Key to Environmental Success in Namatota
Kaimana Regency is renowned with its natural splendor. Most of the region is covered by water openly facing the Arafuru Sea. One of the unquestionable
The Fate of Democracy and Environment are at Youngsters’ Hands
When there is a query on what big leap to do by youngster today, then democracy and climate crisis will become two major issues which
Education and Culture Ministry to Build Customary School in Malaumkarta with EcoNusa
Education, Culture, Research and Technology Ministry plans to establish a customary school at Malaumkarta Village, Makbon District, Sorong Regency, in West Papua. The statement was
EcoNusa Outlook 2022: Approach of Rasa for Eastern Indonesia
Turning up in Tanah Papua and Maluku Islands and feeling the day-to-day community life are the major prerequisite before formulating policy for the eastern regions
Zeth Wonggor, David Gibbs, Ecotourism Pioneers (Part II)
Upon the arrival of David Gibbs, an English ornithologist, to observe bird-of-paradise (Paradisaeidae) behavior at Syoubri Village, he brought other visitors that might bolster local
EcoNusa CEO: Returning Rights to Indigenous People Should Come after License Revocation
President Joko Widodo revoked problematic licenses of mining, forestry, and the use of state property. This measure was taken to improve natural resources for equal,
Zeth Wonggor, David Gibbs, Ecotourism Pioneers (Part I)
A white man yelled amidst the dense jungle in Syoubri Village in the former Irian Jaya Province (that is now called West Papua Province). The
Administrative Court Turned Down Palm Oil Lawsuits, Victory for West Papua’s Indigenous People
Jayapura Administrative Court, Papua, turned down the lawsuits of two palm oil companies, PT Papua Lestari Abadi and PT Sorong Agro Sawitindo, in response to
Travel Note: Experiences from Community Service Study as Relawan Hutan Merdeka
I am Nurmas Jihad Fahrurrozi, the English Department student of the University of Pendidikan Muhammadiyah (Unimuda) Sorong. When I wrote this piece, I am on
Being Producer by Gardening
Cristofora Kwerkujai cleaned up her garden nearby Maro River in Erambu Village, Sote District, Merauke Regency, early November 2021. On that afternoon, she did not
