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Fixing a broken appliance is often cheaper than buying a new one. Yet in Indonesia, most broken goods are still replaced, piled up, or thrown away.

In a new article for AVPN, our Senior Analyst Amelinda Kusumaningtyas explores why repair has become the rational choice for Indonesian households amid a weakening rupiah and rising import costs. Drawing on Kopernik’s field research in Bali, she shows that the willingness and skills to repair already exist. What is missing is an ecosystem that makes repair easy, trusted and accessible, which is what community repair hubs like Bengkel Bumi (Bengkel Bumi Bali) aim to test.

Read the full article on bit.ly/RepairOverReplace.

Kopernik Annual Report 2025 is out!

From strengthening coastal livelihoods and supporting farmer-focused technologies to advancing gender equality and climate action, 2025 was a year of collaboration, experimentation, and growth.

Throughout the year, we continued to explore what works by bringing together local knowledge, innovative solutions, and partnerships across communities, civil society, academia, and government.

We also took steps toward a new chapter of independence, supporting initiatives through the Next CEO Program as they prepare to sustain and scale their impact beyond Kopernik.

Through it all, we remain committed to finding and advancing solutions that address social and environmental challenges, support underserved communities, and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future.

Read our Annual Report 2025 to learn more about the work, partnerships, and progress that shaped our year.

Visit https://annualreport2025.kopernik.info/ or click the link in our bio.

Our initiative to support seaweed farmers in Biak, Papua, continues to grow.

We recently completed the construction of solar dryers and “para-para” (raised drying racks) across five islands: Auki, Meos Manggwandi, Nusi, Pai, and Wundi.

In some communities, seaweed is traditionally dried on coconut leaves, a practice that is still commonly used across the islands. With the introduction of solar dryers, we aim to make the drying process faster and more effective, improving upon existing drying practices.

We also completed seaweed cultivation training across the five islands, engaging more than 250 participants.

With the support of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), this initiative aims to improve income opportunities and livelihood stability for small-scale fishers by developing a community-based seaweed value chain in Papua Province.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Meet the new face of Kiosk by Kopernik!

We don’t just offer simple, eco-friendly, and money-saving products like water filters and solar lights. We also showcase and sell products from our spin-off initiatives and local partners!

Here, you can find fine Robusta coffee from .bali, locally made sustainable period underwear from , Magi Kits from .id to help manage food waste, signature batik from Tuban, East Java, by .inspirasi.mandiri, and merchandise from .earth and .

Come visit Kiosk by Kopernik whenever you’re nearby!

📍Kopernik, Jalan Raya Mas, Ubud, Bali

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Tim Solutions Lab kami baru-baru ini memulai eksperimen untuk mengembangkan DIY Air Cooling (DIY AC) —perangkat pendingin udara sederhana yang dirancang sebagai alternatif berbiaya rendah dan bebas refrigeran dibandingkan AC konvensional.

Dibuat menggunakan bahan yang mudah ditemukan di sekitar kita, seperti gel pack yang dapat digunakan kembali, balok es, dan garam, perangkat ini dirancang untuk mendinginkan udara tanpa bergantung pada refrigeran (HFC/CFC) yang digunakan oleh sebagian besar AC saat ini. Sederhana, terjangkau, dan dirancang agar tetap dapat digunakan di tempat-tempat yang sulit mengakses sistem pendingin konvensional.

Ketika suhu global terus mencetak rekor dan wilayah tropis semakin menghadapi “cooling conundrum”, kebutuhan akan AC konvensional terus meningkat—begitu p**a emisi gas rumah kaca yang semakin memperparah pemanasan global. Sementara itu, sebagian besar alternatif bebas refrigeran masih terlalu kompleks atau mahal untuk diterapkan secara luas dalam waktu singkat.

Selama empat bulan ke depan, kami akan menguji berbagai desain perangkat dan bahan pendingin untuk menemukan kombinasi yang mampu menghasilkan kinerja pendinginan yang nyata dan terukur.

Kami akan terus menguji dan menyempurnakan eksperimen ini untuk menemukan cara yang efektif dan dapat dikembangkan lebih luas dalam menciptakan ruang yang lebih sejuk dan aman, tanpa beban lingkungan dari sistem pendingin konvensional. Nantikan perkembangan eksperimen ini!

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Tim Kopernik baru-baru ini berkumpul dalam Q2 Review Meeting kami.

Setiap tim berbagi pencapaian, tantangan, dan pembelajaran yang telah dilalui sejauh ini. Momen ini menjadi kesempatan bagi kami untuk berhenti sejenak, merayakan yang telah dicapai, sekaligus melihat langkah ke depan bersama.

Salah satu highlight dari pertemuan ini adalah mendengar kabar terbaru dari IKLIM (, .earth) dan Loka Inspirasi Mandiri (LIM) (.inspirasi.mandiri), dua proyek Kopernik yang akan resmi berdiri secara mandiri pada September mendatang!

Kami juga mengadakan Pasar Pernik, bazar komunitas dengan konsep tukar dan jual barang, yang menjadi ruang bagi tim Kopernik untuk mengurangi barang yang tidak lagi digunakan, terhubung satu sama lain, serta mempraktikkan kebiasaan sirkular yang kami dorong melalui berbagai inisiatif kami.

Masih ada beberapa bulan lagi di tahun 2026, dan kami bersyukur atas berbagai kolaborasi, pembelajaran, serta kerja yang telah kami lakukan bersama sejauh ini.

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The Kopernik team recently gathered for the Q2 review meeting.

Each team shared their achievements, challenges, and learnings so far, giving us a chance to pause, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and look ahead together.

One of our highlights was hearing updates from IKLIM (, .earth) and Loka Inspirasi Mandiri (LIM) (.inspirasi.mandiri), two of Kopernik's projects which will be officially spun-off and become independent this September!

We also hosted Pasar Pernik, a swap-and-sell community market where Kopernik team members could declutter, connect, and practise the circular habits we promote externally.

There are still a few months left in 2026, and we’re grateful for all the collaborations, learnings, and work we’ve accomplished together so far.

Kopernik is looking for a Partnerships & Business Development Analyst to join our team in Ubud, Bali. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys establishing partnerships, conducting research, and turning ideas into impactful collaborations.

If you’re an organized, analytical, and people-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your CV, cover letter, and a one-minute video explaining why you’re the ideal fit for this role.

Learn more about the position and apply at: bit.ly/kopernik-careers

Applications close on 7 September 2026. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Bengkel Bumi membuka kesempatan magang bagi warga Kecamatan Gerokgak, terutama Desa Celukan Bawang, yang tertarik belajar tentang perbaikan elektronik dan daur ulang kreatif.

📍 Lokasi: Gianyar, Bali
📅 Periode: Agustus–November 2026

Fasilitas: Akomodasi, uang makan siang, uang saku bulanan, dan transportasi Celukan Bawang–Gianyar (1x p**ang pergi).

🗓️ Daftar sebelum 26 Agustus 2026 melalui: bit.ly/magangBB

Gempa bumi berkekuatan 7,7 magnitudo melanda Nusa Tenggara Timur pada Jumat, 15 Agustus 2026, menyebabkan kerusakan luas dan membuat ribuan orang mengungsi. Per Senin, 17 Agustus, BNPB melaporkan 56 korban jiwa, 277 orang terluka, sekitar 11.675 orang mengungsi, serta lebih dari 2.500 fasilitas umum dan rumah mengalami kerusakan.

Kopernik, bekerja sama dengan 1000 Days Fund, mendukung upaya tanggap darurat di Manggarai, Manggarai Barat, dan Manggarai Timur melalui distribusi perlengkapan hunian darurat, termasuk terpal, tali, dan lampu tenaga surya.

Dukungan Anda dapat membantu keluarga dan komunitas di Nusa Tenggara Timur bangkit dan pulih dari bencana ini.

Donasi melalui link: bit.ly/TanggapDaruratNTT dan mohon kirimkan konfirmasi donasi ke email: [email protected]

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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara on Friday, 15 August 2026, causing widespread damage and leaving thousands of people displaced. As of Monday, 17 August 2026, The National Disaster Management Board (BNPB) reported 56 casualties, 277 people injured, approximately 11,675 people displaced, and more than 2,500 public facilities and houses damaged.

Kopernik, in collaboration with 1000 Days Fund, is currently fundraising to provide emergency response in Manggarai, West Manggarai, and East Manggarai through the distribution of emergency shelter kits, including tarps, ropes, and solar lights.

Your donation is needed to help families and communities in East Nusa Tenggara recover and rebuild after this disaster.

Donate via this link: bit.ly/NTTEmergencyResponse and please send your donation confirmation to email: [email protected]