From the mining town below, the mountains still look unchanged. Clouds continue moving across sharp limestone ridges. Rain still arrives almost every afternoon. When weather conditions permit, climbers approaching the …
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Papua community climate adaptation
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In the highlands of Papua, mornings often begin with fog hanging low above dense forest valleys. Rivers cut through untouched green terrain. Birds of paradise move across giant trees that, …
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Early in the morning along the coast near Jayapura, the tide slowly retreats between thick mangrove roots while small fish and crabs move through muddy channels beneath the trees. For …
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Social & Culture
Guardians of the Forest: How the Government of Papua Barat and the Indigenous Papuan are Working Together to Protect Customary Forests
by Senamanby SenamanIn the early morning hours, mist slowly rises from the tops of the trees in the forests of Papua Barat (West Papua). Birds sing from tall merbau trees, and narrow …
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Social & Culture
“Teman Tegar: Maira Whisper from Papua” Brings Friendship, Adventure, and a Call to Protect Nature
by Senamanby Senaman“Teman Tegar: Maira Whisper from Papua” is set to hit Indonesian theaters in 2026, and it’s aiming for more than just box office success. The film encourages viewers to pause, …
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Social & Culture
Sorong Plants 650 Trees to Strengthen Disaster Prevention and Fight Climate Change
by Senamanby SenamanRecently, the people of Sorong have become increasingly aware that environmental change is no longer a distant issue. Hotter temperatures, heavier rainfall, and the gradual loss of green spaces have …
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Economy
Enggros Indigenous Community Turns to Tilapia Farming in Sea Amid Climate Change
by Senamanby SenamanNestled in the vibrant waters of Teluk Youtefa, not far from the bustling capital of Jayapura, lies a small but resilient community with deep ancestral roots and an unshakable bond …
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Economy
Lotus Garden: The Soul-Calming Enchantment of Papua’s Typical Jungle Forest
by Senamanby SenamanMerauke – one of the districts at the eastern tip of Indonesia, now has a new tourist destination that offers the beauty and tranquility of the Papuan forest. Lotus Garden, …
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Economy
PT Freeport Indonesia and Timika Regional Government Commemorate World Environment Day
by Senamanby SenamanTIMIKA, PAPUA TENGAH – PT Freeport Indonesia held a peak event to commemorate World Environment Day 2024 at the Eme Neme Yauware Building, Timika, Friday (5/7/2024). In this event PT …
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For decades, the Indonesian province of West Papua has relied heavily on extracting mineral resources that can be find easily throughout the province.Although other regions in Indonesia are not inferior in terms …
