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Creating a paradise for cenderawasih in Warkesi

Besides its breathtaking underwater scenery, the Raja Ampat district of West Papua province also possesses forests that ...

Biodiversity crucial asset to produce biotechnology-based medicine

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin deems biodiversity as a vital asset for Indonesia to become a biotechnology-based ...

Ministry underscores importance of nature conservation at HCPSN 2021

Nature conservation efforts were part of the endeavors to tackle climate change, the Ministry of Environment and ...

Ministry reports increased wildlife sightings in national parks

There has been an increase in wildlife sightings in several national parks in Indonesia amid the coronavirus pandemic, ...

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Preserving Indonesia's mangroves to nurture blue carbon potential

The Indonesian government has set an ambitious target of restoring 600 thousand hectares of mangrove forests across the ...

President seeking to restore 600,000 hectares of mangrove forests

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has said the Indonesian government is aiming to restore 600 thousand hectares of ...

PON Papua

Meet Waisimon, protector of the cenderawasih and forests

Alex Waisimon received the Kalpataru award, which is bestowed to individuals or groups for their services in preserving ...

PON Papua

From time capsule to termite nests, things to see in magical Merauke

As one of the hosts of the 20th National Sports Week (PON), Papua's Merauke district is pulling out all the stops ...

Saving the world's oxygen source from fading away

The Kerinci Seblat National Park, spanning across four provinces in Sumatra and totaling up to 1.3 hectares, now ...

PON opening ceremony to showcase natural beauty of Papua: KONI

The 2021 Papua National Sports Week (PON) opening ceremony at the Lukas Enembe Stadium on Saturday night will showcase ...

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A closer look at traditional food of East Nusa Tenggara

Indonesia is famous for the variety of its traditional food, which is rich in spices and flavors ranging from spicy, ...

Nine geosites proposed at Singkarak Lake Geopark

The government of Tanah Datar district, West Sumatra has proposed the establishment of nine geosites at Singkarak Lake ...

Man trampled to death by elephant in Aceh

A man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Krang Ampar, Ketol Sub-district, Central Aceh District, Aceh ...

New frog species discovered in area of PT Freeport Indonesia

The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) and the South Australian Museum, supported by PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI), ...

West Papua planning second strategic tourism area

The West Papua government is drafting a master plan for developing one more National Tourism Strategic Area (KSPN) ...