Tanah Papua: A Paradise for Birds

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Indonesia’s land of poppy
Kanna poppy consisting of two provinces
populous supports one of the only
remaining large tropical forests in the
world with the Amazon and Congo bases
these forests serve as the lungs of the
planet and in Papua they are the
lifeblood of the people
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geography contains a variety of
ecosystems coasts mangroves forests and
mountains that supports roughly half of
Indonesia’s biodiversity over 600
species of birds are found in Papua
including the birds of paradise many of
which live nowhere else on earth a blue
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look back on the birds of paradise are
icons of papoulas biodiversity their
unparalleled beauty has made them a
symbol of international renown literally
means to a Latin
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sauna global interest in papua bird life
is leading to increased opportunity for
wildlife tourism bringing newfound
economic benefits to local communities
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but these forests are no longer isolated
from the rest of the world
the demand for timber palm oil minerals
and gas has arrived a future existence
of populist resources and biodiversity
and the communities that rely on them
depend on the choices made today
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the governments of Papua and West Papua
are bringing together non-government
community academic and religious
partners to create a sustainable pathway
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there are plenty of examples of
ecosystems destroyed by
over-exploitation with its forests still
intact Papa has the opportunity to
develop in a way that allows both its
people and its environment to thrive in
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recent successes in the marine
environments of the Raja Ampat
region of West Papua show the
development and conservation can go hand
in hand with in the forests local
leaders are organizing their communities
with similar goals
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indicate up in your camp on the forests
the birds and the communities make this
region unique and irreplaceable
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de apoyo Slavonia Papa like dedicated
upon Brandon Herthum like a total a good
time as the lungs of the planet tropical
forests are an important buffer against
our changing climate
if populous ecosystems are degraded the
effects will be found not just locally
but across the world i pocketable
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collaborative leadership achieving
sustainable growth maintaining the
livelihood of local communities and
protecting globally significant
biodiversity are possible for Tana Papua
and all of humanity Allah was Sanna
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Watch the video to experience the beauty of the island of New Guinea and meet the people in the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua who are determined to save its forests. The largest tropical island in the world, New Guinea is home to more than 600 species of birds, including 37 bird-of-paradise species, many of which live nowhere else on earth.

With more than 75% of its forests still intact, New Guinea’s forests are also globally important for climate change mitigation, but are at risk because of development for palm oil, timber, and infrastructure. As the governments of Papua and West Papua and international partners have sought conservation solutions, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology has provided science, compelling stories, and inspirational film and photography of the birds-of-paradise to raise awareness of these spectacular birds and the region’s rich biodiversity.

In 2018 Manokwari Declaration, the governors of Indonesia’s two New Guinea provinces committed to conserve 70% of the forest cover for the western half of the island, an exciting blueprint for the future of climate change mitigation, conservation, and sustainable livelihoods.

Global interest in Papua’s birdlife is leading to increased opportunities for wildlife tourism and bringing newfound economic benefits to local communities. Realizing this vision will require much work and investment but, if achieved, will create a brighter future for Papua’s people and wildlife—and for the world.