Raja Ampat isn’t just another dot on Indonesia’s mining map. It’s the beating heart of the Bird’s Head Seascape, a global biodiversity stronghold whose reefs, mangroves, and seagrass meadows buffer … Continue Reading Nickel at the Edge of Paradise: Why Mining in Raja Ampat Is a Terrible Bargain
West Papua, Indonesia’s easternmost province, is one of the most ecologically rich and biologically diverse regions on Earth. From the towering peaks of the Central Highlands to the turquoise waters … Continue Reading West Papua: A Global Biodiversity Hotspot and Model for Nature Conservation
West Papua, located on the western half of the island of New Guinea, is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. With its dense tropical rainforests, pristine coral reefs, … Continue Reading Guardians of the Earth: How West Papua Is Leading Indonesia’s Environmental Protection and Sustainable Future
Introduction West Papua, located on the western half of New Guinea island, is one of the last frontiers of untouched biodiversity on Earth. With rugged highlands, deep rainforests, and rich … Continue Reading Guardians of Eden: West Papua’s Biodiversity and Indonesia’s Commitment to Conservation
By West Papua Online Introduction The phrase “West Papua Ecocide” has gained currency in activist circles, particularly in relation to issues like deforestation, palm oil plantations, and alleged violations of … Continue Reading Debunking the ‘Ecocide’ Narrative in West Papua — A Balanced Look at Deforestation, Palm Oil, and Indigenous Rights
Tropical glacier in Papua is one of a handful left in the world Local tribe in the mountain range considers the glacier a sacred site JAKARTA: Indonesia’s little-known glacier may … Continue Reading Melting faster than ever, Indonesia’s little-known glacier may disappear by 2025
Experience the exotic nature and cultural values of West Papua by taking an adventure of its ecotourism. Inhabited by more than 250 tribes, West Papua is rich in unexploited natural … Continue Reading Ecotourism in West Papua: Promoting Tourism As Well As Conserving the Environment and Culture
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Aid packages for Keerom Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) – State-owned Pertamina-Papua and Maluku Regional Office has distributed its aid packages to flood victims currently taking refuge in Pramuka building of Arso … Continue Reading Pertamina distributes aid packages to flood victims in Papua’s Keerom
Cleaning program in Mosso Village Muara Rami, Papua (ANTARA) – The Indonesia-Papua New Guinea (PNG) Border Security Task Force personnel keep upholding their unity with locals in Papua Province by … Continue Reading Indonesian soldiers in Papua help clean Mosso village’s street
Floods swamp in Keerom District Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) – Floods struck parts of Keerom District in Papua Province, submerging residential and office areas on Wednesday. Floods inundated the Arso Swakarsa-Arso … Continue Reading Floods swamp residential, office areas in Keerom District, Papua
Protect drinking water sources Jayapura (ANTARA) – The Jayapura City Government (Pemkot) reminded residents in the region to always preserve the forest in order to maintain the existence of drinking … Continue Reading To protect the forest to protect drinking water sources
Preparations for extreme weather in Papua Jayapura (ANTARA) – The Papua Province Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) will improve coordination with the Regional Center for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BBMKG) … Continue Reading Preparations for extreme weather in Papua
Papua Birds of Paradise Author Ari Welianto | Editor Ari Welianto KOMPAS.com – The existence of birds of paradise is increasingly difficult in the wild and is threatened with extinction. … Continue Reading How to Preserve Birds of Paradise (Cenderawasih)
Forest issues in Papua Jayapura (ANTARA) – The EcoNusa Foundation has launched a limited assistance program for journalists, freelance journalists, bloggers or vloggers to cover issues related to natural resources … Continue Reading The EcoNusa Foundation has launched a program to help cover forest issues in Papua
Facing Climate Change Climate change has been a serious issue for decades. Greta Thunberg, a young Swedish activist, has started reminding and warning all government officials around the world to … Continue Reading 3 Things West Papuans Can Do To Face Climate Change