In the Trail of the Sumatran TigerRemko TanisAugust 21, 2015August 4, 2017 by Remko TanisAugust 21, 2015August 4, 20170 Chris Slappendal is an advocate for all endangered species and their habitats, whose passion for the Sumatran tiger led him...
Holiday-makers clean Birie Island Beach in Raja AmpatAngela JelitaAugust 10, 2015August 4, 2017 by Angela JelitaAugust 10, 2015August 4, 20170 Raja Ampat in West Papua is known for being a paradise for divers, bird-watchers and nature lovers. Although it is...
Rights as Citizens: The Strife for Reconciliation of Indonesia’s Indigenous CommunitiesGrace SusetyoAugust 10, 2015August 4, 2017 by Grace SusetyoAugust 10, 2015August 4, 20170 With nearly 70 years of independence, Indonesia prides itself as a nation founded upon the sovereignty and self-determination of peoples...
Lombok’ Clean Up HeroIndonesia ExpatJuly 13, 2015June 11, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 13, 2015June 11, 20240 Gavin Edward Birch rose earlier than the sunrise. He loved staring at the horizon, that thin line between the sky...
Keeping Lombok CleanRemko TanisJuly 13, 2015August 4, 2017 by Remko TanisJuly 13, 2015August 4, 20170 Lombok Eco Development formed the NGO Keep Lombok Clean as a way of thanking Lombok for its warm hospitality and...
WWF Indonesia Reduces Waste in the Komodo IslandsIndonesia ExpatJune 26, 2015August 4, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatJune 26, 2015August 4, 20170 The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is an endangered species that can only be found in the Komodo National Park (KNP)...
Our Obsession with Birds – The Sad Words of the Yellow-Crested CockatooTess JoyceJune 25, 2015June 14, 2024 by Tess JoyceJune 25, 2015June 14, 20240 You many have heard about the recent shocking photographs of at least 21 yellow-crested cockatoos smuggled in plastic bottles in...
Tari Berasih: The Traditional Dayak Dance Emphasising RecyclingIndonesia ExpatJune 15, 2015August 4, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatJune 15, 2015August 4, 20170 The dancers entered the stage wearing traditional Dayak attire, moving their hands beautifully. The hornbill feathers on their heads completed...
POP! Hotel Hardys Singaraja Square cleans up local beachIndonesia ExpatMay 29, 2015August 8, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatMay 29, 2015August 8, 20170 On 9 May 2015, on the occasion of celebrating the 58th anniversary of Singaraja KODIM (District Commander of Military), the...
Exploring Art in TrashIndonesia ExpatMay 18, 2015August 8, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatMay 18, 2015August 8, 20170 From March to April, Singapore School Secondary students worked on the project ‘Trashion ART’ with Mr. John C. Torr, Head...
Tourists Pick Up Rubbish on Beach in LombokAngela JelitaMay 4, 2015October 20, 2017 by Angela JelitaMay 4, 2015October 20, 20170 Two South African tourists holidaying in the South of Lombok spent the day relaxing and enjoying the views of the...
Let the Sun Light Up the Night: Azzura Solar’ Bright Future ProgramAngela JelitaMay 4, 2015August 8, 2017 by Angela JelitaMay 4, 2015August 8, 20170 You would think that Indonesia would be the perfect place for solar energy to thrive, considering its year-round sunshine. However,...
Caught for a Song: Rehabilitating Captured Wildlife with Animal Sanctuary Trust IndonesiaAngela JelitaApril 20, 2015August 8, 2017 by Angela JelitaApril 20, 2015August 8, 20170 Indonesia is blessed to be one of the most naturally biodiverse countries in the world; however this blessing comes with...
Sorting 70% of South Tangerang’ Waste with ABU and Co.Angela JelitaApril 6, 2015August 8, 2017 by Angela JelitaApril 6, 2015August 8, 20171 In one Jakarta’s outlying cities of Tangerang, a team of dedicated waste specialists have been working hard to significantly reduce the amount of...
Forest Mapping will Help the IndigenousHans RooseboomApril 6, 2015August 8, 2017 by Hans RooseboomApril 6, 2015August 8, 20170 To know the lie of the land is an essential ingredient for travellers, and for anyone dealing with land tenure,...
Miniature Trees Made from Waste Empower Women in SemarangAngela JelitaMarch 23, 2015August 23, 2017 by Angela JelitaMarch 23, 2015August 23, 20170 Johar Market in Semarang, Central Java, gets through mountains of bawang putih (literally, ‘white onion’, known as garlic in English)...
1,000 Trees Planted at MesaStila, MagelangAngela JelitaMarch 9, 2015October 20, 2017 by Angela JelitaMarch 9, 2015October 20, 20170 13 February 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of the eruption of Mt. Kelud in East Java. This day reminded us...
Healing Habitats: A Doctor’ Conservation MissionGrace SusetyoMarch 9, 2015August 23, 2017 by Grace SusetyoMarch 9, 2015August 23, 20170 The Togian islands are probably best known for serene white sand beaches and dive resorts. However, not as many people...
Voices for the OrangutanAngela JelitaFebruary 9, 2015September 5, 2017 by Angela JelitaFebruary 9, 2015September 5, 20170 Seeing an orangutan in its natural habitat is a rare and magical experience that, for many, will only happen once...
Dua Tangan Cukup: Actions from Across the ArchipelagoAngela JelitaDecember 16, 2014October 20, 2017 by Angela JelitaDecember 16, 2014October 20, 20170 A well-known artist makes a poster to raise funds for animal rights organizations. Ken Pattern’s name is synonymous with pen...
Saving the Slow LorisGail G. CollinsNovember 17, 2014September 5, 2017 by Gail G. CollinsNovember 17, 2014September 5, 20171 Social Media sensationalized the slow loris, and hopefully, it can save the endangered animal as well. Being adorable was its...