Sumatra
Coverage of Sumatra in the Nexus archive.
- Pair of Corpse Flowers Poised to Bloom at The Huntington
Two rare Titan Arums, known as corpse flowers, at The Huntington are nearing bloom, potentially marking the institution’s second simultaneous flowering event. Native to western Sumatra, Indonesia, these plants emit a strong odor resembling rotten eggs, gym socks, and decaying flesh to attract pollinators.
- How Government Inaction Turned Sumatra’s Rains Into a National Catastrophe
Government inaction in Indonesia has contributed to a national catastrophe in Sumatra by enabling deforestation through weak oversight, opaque licensing, and regulations favoring extractive industries.
- Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response
Survivors of deadly floods in Sumatra, Indonesia are filing a lawsuit against the government, citing inadequate disaster recovery response. The legal action represents efforts by affected communities to hold authorities accountable for their handling of the disaster.