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Residential areas in Pisugi District submerged by floods. Photo by the Jayawijaya Regency Environmental Agency. Photo: Jayawijaya Environmental Agency.

Baliem Valley Floods Expose Papua’s Climate Crisis, Ecological Collapse, and Indigenous Struggle

Nestled at 1,500–2,000 meters above sea level, Baliem Valley is surrounded by the towering peaks of the Jayawijaya Mountains. Once known for its tranquil climate and reliable agriculture, the valley is now the latest victim of a changing climate.

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