For the past few years, there has been a rapid growth of palm and industry plantations in the Bangka Belitung Islands that threatens the culture and tradition of the native Jerieng Tribe. These indigenous people have been tirelessly fighting to keep their land and preserve their way of life.

Author Archives: Nopri Ismi
Nopri Ismi is a journalist and visual storyteller who was born in Cambai Village, Bangka Belitung Islands Province in Indonesia. Nopri Ismi has written for Mongabay Indonesia.