In a new report, marine activists are demanding restoration efforts from nickel miners and the Indonesian government for ...

Remote and wild, Indonesia’s Raja Ampat region has been considered sacred by locals for centuries. New coral conservation voyages offer a unique perspective on its islands and reefs.

Raja Ampat, a famous archipelago in Indonesia's West Papua Province, has been recognized as a biosphere reserve. Among the 30 new UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves, Raja Ampat is considered the ...

Photograph by Simon Urwin Underwater scenes like this play out on repeat in Raja Ampat, a remote region of Southwest Papua in far eastern Indonesia. Comprising around 1,500 islands over ... grassroots ...

Organisations, tourism operators, locals and tourists must all work together to help safeguard underwater ecosystems.

Glide above the unparalleled natural beauty of Raja Ampat, Indonesia, with this breathtaking drone video. Witness a true masterpiece of nature as you glide over hundreds of lush, mushroom-shaped karst ...

Before dawn breaks over Surabaya, Indonesia’s “City of Heroes,” Akhyari Hananto has already begun his day. After morning ...

United Nations cultural agency UNESCO has designated 26 new biosphere reserves across 21 countries to tackle biodiversity ...

Here’s a list of top travel experiences crossed off my bucket list: 1. **Brazilian Carnival** Experience the largest street party in the world, with up to 2 million people celebrating in Salvador.

Critics warn that though Indonesia is viewed as a booming EV market and a source of raw materials, it is not reaping the benefits as an equal partner.

Overtourism happens when too many travellers descend on a destination, exceeding its ability to accommodate such large numbers. Putting local infrastructure under strain, this often means reduced ...

Climate UNESCO Biosphere Reserves FILE - Antelopes huddle in the bush after being released in the Quicama National Park, Sept. 16, 2000, about 75 kilometers (47 miles ...