Steering away from the city’s hustle and bustle, Ating moved home to live near the forest in Togean Islands, Central Sulawesi. His life has changed in the past eight years, from making friends with babirusa to fighting against illegal logging.

Author Archives: Zulkifli Mangkau
Zulkifli Mangkau is based in Gorontalo Province in Sulawesi. After working for a local media company in Gorontalo from 2017 to 2020, he is now a freelance journalist. He also works as a photojournalist and writes about the environment, culture, the economy, health and religious issues.
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Climate Change and Community Persistence
In Sulawesi, the effects of climate change have become increasingly noticeable, but local communities are fighting back with a dose of community persistence.