The Indonesian government has officially designated the Maksegara conservation area, which spans 162,874.03 hectares of coastal waters in Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua), marking a significant development in the management …
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The Red and White Fisherman Village (Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih, or KNMP) Waryesi programme is opening a new chapter for fishermen in Supiori, Papua, where limited boats, fishing equipment, landing …
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Social & Culture
The UK Supports Biodiversity Conservation in Papua Barat Daya
by Senamanby SenamanThe UK support for biodiversity conservation in Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua) is taking a distinctly local shape, linking the protection of forests in Tambrauw with the marine ecosystems of …
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The PAPEDA Summit 2026 is moving into its final preparations in Sorong, Papua Barat Daya, with organizers expecting the three-day forum to become an important platform for discussing the future …
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Papua Tengah (Central Papua) is beginning to see the commercial potential of one of its most valuable coastal resources: mangrove crab, locally known as karaka. The commodity has already reached …
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Just after dawn, fishing boats start appearing along several coastal areas in Papua. Workers pull crates towards small docks. Ice blocks are broken apart. Fish are sorted quickly because delays …
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When Mohamad Lakotani arrived in China this week, the conversation he carried was not about mining permits or large-scale resource extraction, issues long associated with investment discussions in Papua. Instead, …
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Politics & Security
Building a Green Partnership: Papua Barat Seeks UK Support for Climate and Development Goals
by Senamanby SenamanThere was a formal but forward-looking conference in Jakarta on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. It brought together people from eastern Indonesia and one of the most important diplomatic missions in …
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Social & Culture
Papua’s Tourism Awakening: Agus Fatoni’s Call to Action Sparks Economic Hope
by Senamanby SenamanAt a bustling provincial meeting room in Jayapura, Acting Governor Agus Fatoni paused mid-sentence and looked out across the sea of officials. He didn’t just issue a directive—he painted a …
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Jayapura: The Papua Provincial Government’s sustainable development focus is to achieve a Green Economy and Healthy Environment by 2024. Aims to create equitable and inclusive economic growth.Derek Hegemur, Acting Regional …