Piles of trash clogging the river flow are certainly a disturbing sight for anyone, and Hari Yanto is no exception. However, instead of stopping at merely feeling concerned, the man from East Java, also known as Harkuk, chose to turn his concern into real action. From Bogor, he took to the field directly, driving a long and winding grassroots movement to save the river ecosystem......
In Sukabumi, West Java, Muhamad Kosar is known not only as a facilitator, but also as a brother-in-arms for the farmers marginalized by conservation area boundaries. As a member of Kaoem Telapak and a driving force at the Action for Conservation with the People Foundation (Aksi Konservasi Bersama Rakyat—Aksara Foundation), Kosar has spent years weaving back the hopes of farmers around the Mount Halimun Salak National Park (Taman Nasional Gunung Halimun Salak—TNGHS). For him, the forest is not just a row of trees, but a living space that must be managed with dignity......
Creativity and entrepreneurial perseverance can serve as a strong bridge to amplify a social movement to a broader audience. This is the value upheld by Rina Agustine, affectionately known as Rina, a member of Kaoem Telapak from Bogor City, West Java......
To initiate a positive change for the environment, two attributes that one person should possess are 'resolve' and 'goodwill.' After all, these two traits are the driving forces behind M. Nasihin, Kaoem Telapak member in Lampung, in getting himself involved in the restoration and preservation of the Way Seputih River......
Many times, the drive to make positive changes for nature can appear instinctively from within oneself, without anyone or any profession forcing it. Such sentiment is shared by Sarie Wahyuni Ai, member of Kaoem Telapak in Bogor, West Java......
A genuine feeling of love towards nature that's planted deep within ourselves will last for a lifetime, even if life brings us to diverse, branched paths. This is strongly felt by Ridzki R. Sigit, a member of Kaoem Telapak in Bogor, West Java......
On July 30, 2025, Gerak Nusantara Bogor Raya Production Cooperative (K-GNBR) unveiled the Mandiri Sahabat Desa initiative; a training session for sorghum cultivation and processing that will be held for 10 months by 200 participants in Jasinga Sub-District, Bogor Regency......
Amid the struggles of the ecology activists in voicing environmental issues, among them are fellow media friends who help broadcast those voices, including Ratu Balgis......
'Farming without farming tools' isn't a common phrase, but that perfectly sums up Supangat in his journey of career and supporting the financial welfare of the community in Ngaliyan Village, Kulon Progo......
