A new Filipino law requires all graduating high school and college students to plant at least 10 trees each before they can graduate. The law formalises a tradition of planting trees upon graduation, which is also hoped to simultaneously combat global climate change.… Read More... "Philippines passes law requiring students to plant 10 trees if they want to graduate"
An uneasy alliance: Indigenous Traditional Knowledge enriches science
An article I published last year in The Conversation and republished in Smithsonian Magazineabout Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and western science touched a nerve among some readers. My article discussed examples of Indigenous peoples having detailed knowledge of animal behaviour, coastal ecology and historical events… Read More... "An uneasy alliance: Indigenous Traditional Knowledge enriches science"
The vast majority of animals in the wildlife trade are not protected
As elephants, rhinos, and tigers capture the spotlight, thousands of other species are being traded into potential oblivion. Anecdotally, international trade in all 10 crocodile skink species, which come from New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Indonesia, seems to be… Read More... "The vast majority of animals in the wildlife trade are not protected"
Climate change threatens biocultural diversity on New Guinea
Many plants on the island of New Guinea are being threatened with extinction. The indigenous languages and customs associated with the plants run the same risk of disappearing. An international team of biologists, including from Naturalis Biodiversity Center, have done… Read More... "Climate change threatens biocultural diversity on New Guinea"
Indigenous peoples defend Earth’s biodiversity—but they’re in danger
Comprising less than 5% of the world’s population, indigenous people protect 80% of global biodiversity. Their role is under discussion by world leaders this week. ORIENTE REGION, ECUADOR, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/ Pushed forward by a chugging long-tail motor, an old dugout canoe… Read More... "Indigenous peoples defend Earth’s biodiversity—but they’re in danger"
Water is an essential part of a Mother and Child’s life
Krieanna Reni, is a mother who has walked some distances to fetch water in the village of Lanvitvit, Aulua area South east of Malekula. Ms Reni is a class 6 leaver and has children who she claimed were her great help… Read More... "Water is an essential part of a Mother and Child’s life"
Sparkling Eyes with Notes from Jhon Kwano
It has long been said: “The eyes are the windows to the soul”. It’s a very poetic and metaphysical saying, and I always wondered what it really meant. Part of my personal difficulty was: what is the soul that the… Read More... "Sparkling Eyes with Notes from Jhon Kwano"
PNG and France: Bridging the gap through science
SCIENTISTS around the world, especially in France, are astonished by PNG’s large rainforest and its biodiversity, says France’s Ambassador Philippe Janvier-Kamiyama. Janvier-Kamiyama was speaking at Government House in Port Moresby after presenting his credentials to acting Governor-General and Speaker Job… Read More... "PNG and France: Bridging the gap through science"
New Zealand river granted same legal rights as human being
In a world-first a New Zealand river has been granted the same legal rights as a human being. The local Māori tribe of Whanganui in the North Island has fought for the recognition of their river – the third-largest in New Zealand… Read More... "New Zealand river granted same legal rights as human being"
New Zealand gives Mount Taranaki same legal rights as a person
The sacred mountain in the North Island is the third geographic feature in the country to be granted a ‘legal personality’ Mount Taranaki in New Zealand is to be granted the same legal rights as a person, becoming the third geographic feature… Read More... "New Zealand gives Mount Taranaki same legal rights as a person"
Kantor Freeport Didemo, Ada yang Pakai Koteka
Jakarta – Siang ini, kantor PT Freeport Indonesia yang berlokasi di Gedung Plaza 89, Jalan HR Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta, didemo sekitar 35 orang dari Aliansi Masyarakat Papua dan Front Rakyat Indonesia untuk West Papua. Para pendemo ini ada yang datang dari Papua, dan ada juga mahasiswa asal Papua yang berada di Jakarta. Dari pantauan detikFinance di lokasi,… Read More... "Kantor Freeport Didemo, Ada yang Pakai Koteka"
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Pemerintah diminta segera selesaikan persoalan tanah adat
Sentani, Jubi – Kepala Sekolah SMA Negeri 1 Sentani, Agnes Sokoy, mengatakan aksi pemalangan SMPN 2 Sentani, SMAN 1 Sentani, dan SKB di kabupaten Jayapura yang dilakukan masyarakat adat Sentani itu sah-sah saja. “Menurut kami sah-sah saja yang dilakukan dan kami berharap pemerintah dapat mendegar dan menindaklanjuti tuntutan masyarakat adat itu agar masalah cepat selesai,” katanya.… Read More... "Pemerintah diminta segera selesaikan persoalan tanah adat"
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