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16/01/2026

Di tahun 2025, Kopernik, bersama GIZ dan Olam Agri, memperkuat praktik pertanian berkelanjutan melalui inisiatif Sustainable Agriculture for Forest Ecosystems (SAFE).

Kolaborasi ini melaksanakan pelatihan Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) bagi 1.344 peserta serta sesi tindak lanjut untuk 82 peserta di Pesawaran dan Lampung Tengah, melampaui target tahun 2025.

Melanjutkan capaian tersebut, 20 petani kini berpartisipasi dalam demo plot Rubber Rain Guard, dengan pemantauan yang sedang berjalan serta persiapan menuju potensi intervensi DRC.

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In 2025, Kopernik, together with GIZ and Olam Agri, strengthened sustainable agricultural practices through the Sustainable Agriculture for Forest Ecosystems (SAFE) initiative.

The partnership delivered Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) trainings to 1,344 participants and follow-up sessions for 82 participants across Pesawaran and Lampung Tengah, exceeding 2025 targets.

Building on this progress, 20 farmers are now participating in Rubber Rain Guard demo plots, with ongoing monitoring and preparations for the potential DRC intervention.

14/01/2026

Loka Inspirasi Mandiri (LIM) lahir sebagai inisiatif lanjutan dari program Wonder Women (Ibu Inspirasi) di Tuban, Jawa Timur. Berangkat dari tantangan yang dihadapi perempuan pengusaha mikro, mulai dari akses pasar, pembiayaan, hingga keberlanjutan lingkungan, LIM hadir sebagai wadah kolaboratif untuk membangun ketahanan komunitas yang berkelanjutan.

Melalui pendampingan usaha mikro, platform penjualan digital “Kios Inspirasi Mandiri”, pembelajaran antar sesama (peer-to-peer), serta upaya konservasi berbasis tanaman lokal, LIM terus bertumbuh bersama komunitas.

Kini resmi berdiri sebagai Koperasi Konsumen, LIM dikelola bersama perempuan pengusaha mikro dari program Ibu Inspirasi. Nantikan kabar dan langkah selanjutnya!

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Loka Inspirasi Mandiri (LIM) was established as a continuation of the Wonder Women program in Tuban, East Java. Responding to the challenges faced by women micro-entrepreneurs—ranging from market access and financing to environmental sustainability, LIM serves as a collaborative platform to build sustainable community resilience.

Through microenterprise mentoring, the “Kios Inspirasi Mandiri” digital sales platform, peer-to-peer learning, and local plant-based conservation efforts, LIM continues to grow alongside the community.

Now officially established as a Consumer Cooperative, LIM is managed by women micro-entrepreneurs from the Wonder Women program. Stay tuned for what’s next!

13/01/2026

Kopernik, bekerja sama dengan WRI Indonesia, mengeksplorasi potensi kulit kopi di Bener Meriah, Aceh, untuk dijadikan briket energi. Studi ini menunjukkan bahwa limbah yang selama ini kurang dimanfaatkan memiliki nilai signifikan, baik secara ekonomi maupun lingkungan.

Analisis awal menemukan bahwa unit produksi briket bisa membuka lapangan kerja lokal dan memberikan keuntungan menjanjikan, sekaligus mengurangi emisi metana hingga 98% dibanding pembuangan terbuka dan 65% dibanding pembakaran terbuka.

Temuan ini memberikan gambaran bagaimana inovasi sederhana dari limbah kopi dapat mendukung rantai nilai kopi berkelanjutan dan memperkuat ekonomi lokal di Bale Redelong dan Bener Meriah.

📸: Dokumentasi Tim WRI & Kopernik

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Kopernik, in collaboration with WRI Indonesia, explored the potential of coffee husks in Bener Meriah, Aceh, to be converted into energy briquettes. The study shows that this previously underutilized waste holds significant economic and environmental value.

Initial analysis found that a briquette production unit could create local jobs and offer promising returns, while also reducing methane emissions by up to 98% compared to open dumping and 65% compared to open burning.

These findings illustrate how simple innovations using coffee waste can support a sustainable coffee value chain and strengthen local economies in Bale Redelong and Bener Meriah.

📷 Documentation by the WRI & Kopernik teams

07/01/2026

We are very happy to continue our partnership with University of Melbourne () and Universitas Gadjah Mada (.yogyakarta) to facilitate three immersive learning sessions for the Social Policy and Development Master’s program in Yogyakarta late last year.

Marking our sixth year of partnership, we designed and led sessions on Agriculture and the Lived Realities of Smallholder Farmers in Indonesia, Pathways to Women’s Economic Inclusion, and Amplifying Climate Crisis and Gender Equity Narratives through Creative Media.

Through this program, we shared insights from our work addressing social and environmental challenges faced by underserved communities across Indonesia. The sessions also offered students valuable opportunities to strengthen their policy analysis and research skills, while building professional networks across the Asia-Pacific region.

Thank you to all students for their active engagement, and to the faculty members for their continued trust in Kopernik’s contribution. We look forward to continuing this collaboration in driving impactful and sustainable policy solutions!

05/01/2026

Join our team and make an impact!

Kopernik is recruiting for two positions to join our team in Ubud, Bali. If you’re excited about our mission and ready to dive in, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please complete the form and submit your CV, cover letter, and a one-minute video telling us why you’re a great fit for the role.
Learn more about the positions and apply at bit.ly/kopernik-careers.

26/12/2025

Following our earlier ARMOR Experiment (Accurate and Reliable Moisture Logger) on density-based moisture testing, our Solutions Lab team has made encouraging progress in the Unmet Needs Research for seaweed farming. We now have a real-time moisture monitoring tool in our main experiment, giving us direct, continuous readings during the drying process.

This is a big step forward. While our earlier approach focused on a low-cost density-based method using simple tools like a scale and water displacement, the current setup allows us to observe moisture changes as they happen. This helps us better understand drying patterns, validate results, and sharpen quality control for seaweed processed in remote communities.

Real-time data enables farmers to monitor drying more precisely, make timely adjustments, and better ensure their seaweed meets quality standards — helping protect product value and strengthen their position with aggregators.

We’re now comparing key indicators such as moisture accuracy, time efficiency, and cost between methods, while integrating this with our solar dryer IoT system to build a more robust post-harvest solution.

More insights coming soon, stay tuned!

25/12/2025

Selamat Natal bagi yang merayakan dan Selamat Tahun Baru. Semoga akhir tahun ini memberi ruang untuk beristirahat dan menyambut tahun yang baru dengan semangat yang baik🧡

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Our team wishes a Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and a Happy New Year. May the end of the year offer space to rest and welcome the new year with a positive spirit🧡

19/12/2025

Pada bulan November, kami kembali ke Pulau Osi, Maluku, untuk membagikan hasil eksperimen dan kegiatan pelatihan yang dilakukan sebagai bagian dari tindak lanjut Penelitian Kebutuhan Tak Terpenuhi.

Sebelumnya di tahun ini, kami bekerja bersama komunitas untuk menguji berbagai pendekatan baru—mulai dari eksperimen bibit rumput laut hingga pengering surya berbasis IoT—serta memfasilitasi pelatihan pengolahan rumput laut, literasi keuangan, dan pengolahan limbah secara kreatif.

Dalam kegiatan diseminasi, kami memaparkan temuan utama dari eksperimen pengering surya, sekaligus menyoroti hal-hal penting dalam menjaga kualitas produk. Kami juga berbagi perkembangan dari kegiatan pelatihan yang telah membantu membuka peluang ekonomi baru bagi perempuan dan anak muda di Pulau Osi.

Pembelajaran ini menjadi bekal berharga bagi komunitas untuk terus mengeksplorasi cara memperkuat rantai nilai rumput laut dan mendukung terwujudnya ekonomi biru yang lebih tangguh di pulau tersebut.

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In November, our team returned to Osi Island, Maluku, to share the results of the experiments and training activities carried out as part of the follow-up to the Unmet Needs Research.

Earlier this year, we worked with the community to test new approaches—ranging from seaweed seedling experiments to an IoT-based solar dryer—while also facilitating trainings on seaweed processing, financial literacy, and creative waste upcycling.

During the dissemination, we presented key findings from the solar dryer experiment, while also highlighting considerations for maintaining product quality. We also shared progress from the training activities, which have helped open new economic opportunities for women and youth in Osi Island.

These insights provide valuable learning for the community as they continue exploring ways to strengthen the seaweed value chain and support a more resilient blue economy on the island.

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This project is a grant recipient of the Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature Programme, funded by UK International Development.

12/12/2025

05/12/2025

Dalam memperingati Hari Disabilitas Internasional (3/12), kami menyoroti upaya terbaru Kopernik untuk meningkatkan akses pendanaan bagi UMKM perempuan dan penyandang disabilitas di Palu.

Hanya 30% UMKM di Palu yang mengakses pendanaan formal, dan hambatannya semakin besar bagi pelaku usaha disabilitas, mulai dari prosedur rumit hingga keterbatasan literasi keuangan dan akses digital.

Bersama Sikola Mombine () dan didukung Sasakawa Peace Foundation, kami memetakan skema pembiayaan UMKM dan merekomendasikan tiga langkah inklusif. Kampanye informasi yang mudah diakses, ⁠alat pembelajaran mandiri untuk manajemen keuangan dan mentoring bisnis online melalui platform sederhana.

Dengan arahan Pemerintah Kota Palu, inisiatif ini diharapkan dapat menjangkau lebih banyak pelaku usaha yang membutuhkan.

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In commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3/12), we highlight latest efforts to improve access to financing for women-led and disability-led MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in Palu.

Only 30% of MSMEs in Palu access formal financing, and the barriers are even greater for entrepreneurs with disabilities—from complex administrative procedures to limited financial literacy and digital access.

Together with Sikola Mombine () and supported by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, we mapped MSME financing schemes and recommended three inclusive actions. ⁠Accessible information campaigns, self-learning tools for financial management, online business mentoring through simple platforms

With guidance from the Palu City Government, these initiatives are expected to reach and support more entrepreneurs in need.

04/12/2025

Cuaca ekstrem dan banjir bandang yang melanda berbagai provinsi di Sumatera telah menyebabkan kerusakan luas, dengan Aceh menjadi salah satu provinsi yang paling terdampak — ribuan rumah terendam dan kerusakan parah terjadi di banyak wilayah.

Kopernik, bekerja sama dengan Yayasan HAkA, memfokuskan upaya tanggap darurat di Aceh untuk memberikan dukungan mendesak bagi keluarga terdampak melalui distribusi bantuan darurat, bantuan medis, dan perlengkapan hunian darurat bagi mereka yang kehilangan tempat tinggal.

Dukungan Anda dapat membantu keluarga dan komunitas di Aceh bangkit dan pulih dari bencana ini. Donasi sekarang: bit.ly/ERBanjirAceh