Hendry Sianipar

Beyond Ecotourism: What Cardamom Tented Camp Teaches Us About Financing Conservation

Conservation has long faced a fundamental challenge: protecting nature requires long-term funding, yet conservation financing often relies on short-term grants, philanthropy, or public budgets. As biodiversity continues to decline and protected areas face increasing pressure, an important question emerges: Can tourism become a reliable mechanism to finance conservation? Hidden within Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains, Cardamom Tented CampContinueContinue reading “Beyond Ecotourism: What Cardamom Tented Camp Teaches Us About Financing Conservation”

Sustainable Agriculture Practices in Lowland Vertisols: Addressing Water Management and Crop Productivity Challenges

The rain-fed paddy field owned by my host (Dzani Mufidah) during my visit to Sukoharjo Rain-fed agriculture plays a pivotal role in global food production, contributing significantly to the sustenance of communities worldwide. Despite its undeniable importance, there has been a historical oversight in recognizing the impact of rain-fed crops on water resources. This oversightContinueContinue reading “Sustainable Agriculture Practices in Lowland Vertisols: Addressing Water Management and Crop Productivity Challenges”

Thought: A New Colonialist Food Economy

Fundamentally, farmers possess an inherent right to determine the seeds they utilise and the way they employ them within their agricultural practices. However, we find ourselves in an era where large corporations wield significant control over seed utilisation, a situation that parallels a contemporary form of colonialism. In this scenario, external entities exercise unwarranted authority, reshapingContinueContinue reading “Thought: A New Colonialist Food Economy”

Training Procurement for Women Farmer Group “Berilah Usaha” Bantul

A comprehensive understanding of waste management is crucial for reducing the accumulation of untreated cow and goat manure, while simultaneously facilitating enhanced agricultural inputs. Implementing effective waste management systems is essential to ensure the well-being of both farmers and the environment. I was involved in a notable project conducted in Bantul, the Special Region ofContinueContinue reading “Training Procurement for Women Farmer Group “Berilah Usaha” Bantul”