Papua
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Deforestation from road expansion jeopardizes ecosystems in Indonesian New Guinea
The vast forests of the world’s largest tropical island are populated by exotic birds of paradise, kingfishers, parrots, raptors and…
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Bird and orchid sanctuary in Papua showcases the rich biodiversity of Indonesia
Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua arguably has the richest biodiversity in the country, offering potential for sustainable eco-tourism, eco-education and…
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Papua mangroves could help Indonesia coast to climate targets
The characteristics of mangroves in a range of ecosystems – from undisturbed natural settings to areas where considerable land-use changes…
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The Papua Atlas: New tool tracks development on remote island, as-it-happens
The Papua region, which makes up the Indonesian half of the island of New Guinea, has often been seen as…
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As tides rise higher, can mangroves hold on? Researchers dig in to find out
BOGOR, Indonesia—Where tropical forests meet the sea, you’ll often find mangroves, which harbor unique wildlife and store large amounts of…
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Papua oil palm plans may benefit migrants more than local poor — report
Indonesia may miss out on a chance to boost socio-economic benefits for the poor in the eastern province of Papua…
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Q&A: Land-use planning in northern Papua
BOGOR, Indonesia (14 December, 2012)_Researchers working in northern Papua are helping to incorporate local community perceptions into development activities, using…
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Maps for the people: Papuans planning how their land is used
BOGOR, Indonesia (20 November, 2012)_When people ask us about our research, we answer: we are working on land-use planning. We…
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Forest communities provide a new perspective on climate change in Papua
MONTPELLIER, France (11 July 2012)_Understanding local people’s perceptions of changes in climate and the perceived impacts on their landscapes and…
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