Articles and Fact Sheets
Sunday, 28 Jun 2026
Indonesian Local Biodiversity Outlook: A Complementary Report on the Implementation of Global Biodiversity Targets
An Indigenous woman from Menua Kedungkang weaves traditional cloth as part of Kapuas Hulu’s local knowledge practices in West Kalimantan. Source: FWI, 2025.
Tuesday, 31 Mar 2026
A Trilemma: The Designation of Meratus National Park from the Perspectives of Human Rights Justice, Morality, and Ethics
Indigenous Communities and civil society groups rally against the designation of the Meratus Mountains as a national park, calling for the protection of customary rights, ancestral lands, and local livelihoods. Source: WGII, 2025.
Sunday, 21 Sep 2025
Pasir Eurih Narrative: Relearning "Conservation"
A portrait of the life of the Kasepuhan Pasir Eurih Indigenous Community amidst the expanse of rice fields, which are one of their main sources of food in Banten. Source: Faizal Aziz, WGII 2025.
Tuesday, 10 Dec 2024
Wisdom of the Malako Kociak Indigenous Community: Protecting the Subayang River with Lubuk Larangan Rules
The village of Tanjung Beringin is also called Kenegerian Malako Kociak.This is because Malako Kociak is the living space of the indigenous community.
Monday, 9 Dec 2024
Conservation as the Root of Indonesian Culture, The Importance of Involving Indigenous Peoples for the Successful Implementation of IBSAP
Indonesia is known not only as a country with rich biodiversity (megabiodiversity), but also as a country with cultural diversity (mega-cultural). These two riches...
Thursday, 5 Dec 2024
Indigenous Community of Ngata Toro, Preserving History and Harmony with Nature
Amidst the green hills of Central Sulawesi, there is a traditional village called Ngata Toro that holds a long story of struggle, wisdom, and harmony. The indigenous Toro community is not just...
Wednesday, 13 Nov 2024
Between Global Frameworks and National Challenges: IPLC Still Sidelined as Conservation Actors
By: Alaysha Yahya Maulina, Lasti Fardilla Noor
Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC) are key actors in biodiversity conservation whose roles and contributions are often overlooked...
Thursday, 8 Aug 2024
Solutions to the Biodiversity and Climate Crisis in the Hands of Indigenous Peoples
Bogor, 09/08/2024. Coinciding with the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, the Working Group ICCAs Indonesia (WGII) together with its members invites the public and policymakers to take action...
Sunday, 28 Jul 2024
The KSDAHE Bill is ratified, Regulating Preservation Areas and Customary Forests: What's in it?
By: Cindy Julianty, M. Ihsan Maulana, Lasti Fardilla Noor. The journey of the KSDAHE Bill can be said to be quite long before it could be ratified. The preparation of this bill was even started by the DPR since the year...
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Indigenous Law Communities, Conservation, and Human Rights
Jakarta - The existence of indigenous law communities and their rights over customary territories and forest resources need state protection, said Sandrayati Moniaga as Commissioner...