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01
Nov
Garda Pangan Food Rescue Initiative in Surabaya

Garda Pangan Food Rescue Initiative in Surabaya

What began as a response to leftover wedding food spawned Garda Pangan. The organization has since expanded to bakeries and cafes—and is now tackling household organic waste.
7 min read
01
Nov
The Mee Woman Behind Hundreds of Farmers in Central Papua

The Mee Woman Behind Hundreds of Farmers in Central Papua

Melan Pigai turned her early struggles on family plots into a mission to empower Papuan farmers. Today, she provides hands-on technical guidance to help hundreds of local growers.
7 min read
01
Nov
Rethinking Conservation: Empowering Local Economies for Aceh’s Forest Recovery

Rethinking Conservation: Empowering Local Economies for Aceh’s Forest Recovery

Marginalizing residents from the conservation of the Lingga Isaq forest worsened the impact of the disaster. Resetting conservation through coffee agroforestry models is crucial to restoring both ecosystems and economies.
4 min read
01
Nov
Post-Disaster Water Crisis in Aceh: Technical Hurdles Impose a Double Burden on Women

Post-Disaster Water Crisis in Aceh: Technical Hurdles Impose a Double Burden on Women

In the aftermath of a disaster, crystal-clear water is not automatically safe to consume. Water crises increase the domestic burden on rural women.
3 min read
16
Oct
From Circular Economy to Waste-to-Energy Innovations

From Circular Economy to Waste-to-Energy Innovations

Malang Regency is tackling its growing waste crisis through household sorting, green funding, and waste-to-energy projects. Community facilities are driving a circular economy by turning local trash into valuable resources.
9 min read
16
Oct
How Cacao Cultivation Raises Household Incomes in Bolaang Mongondow

How Cacao Cultivation Raises Household Incomes in Bolaang Mongondow

Sustainable cacao farming has enabled residents of Matali Baru Village to increase their income and escape the cycle of poverty.
4 min read
16
Oct
The Hidden Threat Behind High-Sugar Packaged Drinks

The Hidden Threat Behind High-Sugar Packaged Drinks

Sugar-sweetened beverages are any packaged drinks containing added sugars in various forms. Consuming these beverages can spike blood glucose levels and add hundreds of calories in just a single serving.
4 min read
16
Oct
What Is the EU Deforestation Regulation? 8 Key Questions, Answered

What Is the EU Deforestation Regulation? 8 Key Questions, Answered

The EUDR requires companies to prove products are deforestation-free. Here's what it means for forests, businesses and global trade.
10 min read
01
Oct
Nutraceuticals: The Replacement for Livestock Growth Antibiotics

Nutraceuticals: The Replacement for Livestock Growth Antibiotics

The ban on antibiotic growth promoters has sparked innovations among researchers developing nutraceutical-based alternative feeds—serving as both nutrition and medicine.
8 min read
01
Oct
Artificial Intelligence in the Hands of Bantul Farmers

Artificial Intelligence in the Hands of Bantul Farmers

Artificial Intelligence is turning a traditional field in Bantul into a high-tech smart farm.
6 min read