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Economy 3 days ago
Indigenous knowledge helps save lives in flood-hit Malalo, Sumatra
Evidence shows that Indigenous, community-based mitigation systems are effective in saving lives during disasters. Therefore, legal recognition of Indigenous communities and customary forests is an urgent priority, alongside efforts to strengthen local knowledge systems and ensure their sustainability.
Academia 3 days ago
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Beyond the ritual, the power of Indonesia’s 'Lebaranomics' is real
In an economy still heavily skewed toward urban concentration, where capital accumulates disproportionately in Jakarta and major cities, the annual Idul Fitri migration serves as a release valve, channeling economic “lifeblood” back into rural capillaries.
Archipelago 2 weeks ago
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Indonesia braces for wildfire, drought ahead of longer dry season
Several wildfire-prone regions in Sumatra and Kalimantan have issued fire alerts as the weather agency predicts a longer dry season starting later this month that may lead to crop failures and increase the risk of severe drought.
Society 1 month ago
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Humility in a time of disaster: Listening to the displaced
At a Jakarta Arts Council lecture, scholars challenged the state and the public to rewrite disaster history from the perspective of the displaced, as Sumatra struggles to recover from deadly floods and landslides.
Academia 1 month ago
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Mainstreaming ecological democracy: Challenges and opportunities
Eco-democracy seeks to create harmony between humanity and the environment, positioning ecological health as a core component of democratic rights and a vital alternative to the laissez-faire economic models.
Academia 2 months ago
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Deliberation and consensus needed in captive elephant debate
The recent ban on elephant rides highlights the critical need for consensual deliberation in managing a balance between the various dimensions of contemporary conservation, including animal, community and environmental welfare.
