“The biggest threat to endemic primates is poaching,” said Arif Destriad. Poaching also threatens the existence of the Javan gibbon.
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Get to know forest healing to relieve stress
Forest healing activities aim to introduce psychological therapy that can be used to relieve various types of psychological symptoms.
Women from Makassar demand a solution to the clean water crisis
The lack of clean water has significantly affected the daily lives of residents, impacting health, education, and economic activities. Women from Makassar, supported by local NGOs, have taken action to demand government intervention and a long-term solution to the water crisis.
Vegetable alms without plastic bags
Gita Pertiwi’s research shows that single-use plastic bags in a number of markets in Solo reach 4,452 pieces per day.
Sustainable rattan, protecting habitat and improving the welfare of Kalimantan farmers
Rattan grows in need of trees as support. Sustainable rattan provides incentives for communities to conserve and restore forests.
Fires, encroachment and land conversion are the causes of forest loss in West Kalimantan.
A strategy that prioritizes sustainable development is needed to save West Kalimantan’s forests.
Orangutan dies in resident’s garden, back wound caused by sharp object
The death of the female orangutan was due to hunting or deliberate actions by humans, resulting in the killing of protected animals.
When floods hit the Kerinci Highlands for more than a month
Deforestation in the upstream area of Batang Merao is believed to be the cause of the floods that inundated the Kerinci highlands for more than a month.
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.
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.