In the lush and fertile landscapes of West Papua, a major industrial project is beginning to reshape the future of … More
Author: West Papua Now
Wamena’s Coffee Boosted by National Leadership
In the cool highlands of Wamena, Papua Pegunungan, something rich and warm is brewing and it’s not just the coffee. … More
BRIN’s Vision on Papua Future: The Hub for Indonesian Science and Technology Independence
On December 19, 2025, Indonesia’s National Research Agency (Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional/BRIN) reinforced a powerful message that could reshape … More
Festival Noken Mimika 2025: Papua’s Heritage in The Spotlight
On December 04, 2025, a vibrant celebration unfolded in Eme Neme Yauware Building, Timika, the heart of Central Papua: the … More
Guardians of The Land: How Indigenous Papuans are Reclaiming Their Ancestral Future
For generations, the forests, hills, rivers, and coastal lands of Papua have carried more than just ecological richness. They hold … More
Trans-Papua: A Road to Connection and Hope
For decades, the journey from Nabire to Manokwari, two key cities in the land of Papua, was an odyssey of … More
Preserving The Voices of Papua
The region of Papua is home to an astonishing 428 mother tongues, making it the most linguistically diverse region in … More
A Century of Faith and Culture: Celebrating 100 Years of Papua’s Civilisation in Teluk Wondama
A Historic Commemoration On 25 October 2025, the community of Bukit Aitumeri in Teluk Wondama, Papua Barat, came together for … More
Papua in The First Year: Progress in Poverty Alleviation
On October 20, 2025, marking the 1st year of Prabowo’s Presidency, academic from the University of Papua (UNIPA) Manokwari, Danni … More
Papua Takes Center Stage: As Prabowo Swears in New Development Authority Leaders
On 8 October 2025, President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Papua Development, marking a renewed … More
Kasuari Coffee Launches as a Cultural Emblem of South Papua
A new coffee known as Kopi Kasuari, or Kasuari Coffee, has been officially launched in Merauke, South Papua, 23 September … More
The Vice President Gibrans’s Visit to Papua
In mid-September 2025, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka embarked on a two-day working visit across Papua with a clear mission: … More
West Papua Now 