Kaoem Telapak (KT) is a membership-based civil society organization established in 2016 in Bogor, West Java. KT works alongside farmers, fishers, and indigenous communities across various regions in Indonesia to promote fair and sustainable natural resource management through monitoring, mentoring, policy advocacy, and investigation of forestry and environmental issues. As an organization focusing on environmental issues, we are committed to practicing the sustainability values we advocate, one of which is by implementing a 100% paperless working system across all operational lines, including financial management......
Jakarta, August 7, 2026 - As the threats of floods, landslides, droughts, and extreme weather continue to escalate, forest restoration has become an essential part of efforts to safeguard people's lives. Through the commemoration of Indonesia Forest Day 2026, the Indonesia Forest Day Consortium brings forward the theme “Pulihkan Hutan, Pulihkan Kehidupan” and invites all parties to take part in protecting and restoring Indonesia's forests......
We, representatives of social movements, non-governmental organizations, organized collectives, organizations of indigenous peoples, traditional communities, Afro-descendant peoples, socio-environmental and climate researchers and activists, express our concern regarding the reports and mathematical projections that point to extreme climate events associated with the El Niño phenomenon in the 2026/2027 period. According to news released by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the UN World Meteorological Organization, El Niño is predicted to intensify to a moderate/strong level this year and could cause extreme weather conditions......
Panji Wijaya, also known as Panji, is a member of Kaoem Telapak hailing from Cilegon, Banten. After initiating his activism through indigenous territory mapping in Kalimantan, he returned to Cilegon in 2016 to focus on energy and coastal ecology issues alongside Pena Masyarakat......
A land conflict that has lasted for more than a decade in the customary territory of Muara Tae, East Kalimantan, has escalated once again. The Muara Tae Indigenous community has reported land clearing activities allegedly carried out by PT Borneo Surya Mining Jaya (PT BSMJ), an oil palm plantation company that is part of First Resources Ltd. The land conflict remains unresolved, as the company has once again carried out land clearing in an area adjacent to land that was cleared several years ago. The affected area is part of the customary territory of the Muara Tae Indigenous community. The.....
Dozens of Indigenous youth and local community members from various regions across Maluku ventured directly into the forests of Saunulu Village on Seram Island. They were not there for an adventure, but with a vital mission: to learn how to become the frontline guardians and monitors of the forest. Organized by Kaoem Telapak from June 1–6, 2026, the Forest Monitoring Training provided a collaborative learning space. As threats to Maluku's natural resources continue to grow, the program aimed to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to safeguard their forests and Indigenous territories......
In the eastern region of Indonesia lies an island renowned as the country's largest coconut producer: Wawonii Island. Situated in the Banda Sea, specifically within the Konawe Islands Regency of Southeast Sulawesi, its name holds a literal meaning. In the local Wawonii language, "Wawo" means high ground or above, while "Nii" means coconut......
The Rakawuta community in Southeast Sulawesi is facing multiple layers of pressure, ranging from land grabbing and forced evictions to criminalization, while their farmlands are being converted into oil palm plantations. Rakawuta is a village in Mowila Sub-district, South Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. As of 2024, the village had a population of approximately 891 people, consisting of 47 percent women and 53 percent men. Historically, Rakawuta was established as a transmigration settlement. In 1991, it was still part of Tondosari Hamlet III, Wuura Village, Landono Sub-district, Konawe Regency. At that time, Wuura Village was led by Mr. Jaenal Abidin......
The evolution of marine and fisheries sector governance in Indonesia over the last decade reflects a fundamental paradigm shift. It has moved from an exploitative approach to a sustainability-driven model centered on resource protection and human welfare. Amidst this dynamic, the role of civil society organizations has become crucial, serving as a bridge between grassroots realities in coastal areas and policymaking at the national and global levels. One representative journey in this context is that of Salam Kaoem Nelayan (SKN). This journey is an ongoing process of recording and documenting the conditions and situations unfolding across Indonesia's coastal regions......
