The islanders of Bangka Belitung have long hunted squid for sustenance and trade, but some fear this is being imperilled by mining.
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Posted inSpecial report / Kalimantan
Loss of farmer life on industrial plantation in Kalimantan’s forest
The forced eviction of gardens in Lelayang Hamlet to use industrial forest plantations left local residents with deep trauma.
Posted inSpecial report / Special report
Birds in Boki Maruru Cave area threatened by nickel mines expansion
The sighting of various types of birds was once a common sight for residents in Sagea Village. But now that has changed, with the presence of the mining industry.
Posted inSpecial report / Climate change
Climate refugee threat looms over islanders as crisis worsens
The impacts of the climate crisis may force the residents of Pari Island in Thousand Islands regency out of their homes and become climate refugees.
Posted inArticle / Environment
Indonesia’s president-elect must move to ratify Indigenous Peoples Bill
With Prabowo winning the election, now is the time to enshrine Indigenous rights, write Michelin Sallata and Roberto Duma Buladja.
Posted inArticle / Ocean and maritime
Indonesia struggles to protect Banggai cardinalfish
The aquarium trade devastated wild populations. Conservation and restoration is now on the agenda, but management and data gaps remain.
Posted inArticle / Urban
Women’s double burden due to air pollution in Marunda flats
Detty Revolyatuti (63) still feels pain in the middle of her stomach. It has been four months since she underwent surgery at a hospital in North Jakarta. This woman, born in Banjarmasin, was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia in July 2022. This condition occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through a hole in the […]
Posted inArticle / Urban
Managing household waste with eco-enzyme
The Nagari Talang Babungo community in Solok Regency, West Sumatra, is learning to manage household waste with eco-enzymes.
Posted inArticle / Environment
Indonesian farmers’ song of drought and despair
Prolonged drought has cast a harrowing spell on farmers in Central Java’s highland who have been building a reputation for coffee produce.
Posted inArticle / Biodiversity
Watching rare endemic fauna of North Maluku at Pulo Tareba
Pulo Tareba ecotourism focuses on nature conservation and preventing the hunting of endemic fauna.