Planet Indonesia

Another mystery revealed in Borneo’s rainforests! Deep in the forests of West Kalimantan, conservationists recently recorded a species of viper previously undocumented in this area, a reminder that nature still holds countless mysteries. These rainforests are one of the last great frontiers of biodiversity, with species still waiting to be documented. But how much longer will they survive? Protecting these ecosystems is not just about discovery; it’s about ensuring they are still here for future generations. 📖 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gxXyUx6P #Biodiversity #Conservation #ProtectNature  #viper

Did you know that pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world? These shy, scale-covered creatures play a critical role in keeping ecosystems healthy, but they’re disappearing fast due to illegal trade and habitat loss. At Planet Indonesia, we believe conservation must be community-led to be truly effective. Protecting pangolins isn’t just about laws; it’s about working with local communities to create lasting solutions. How do we do this? ✔️ Strengthening local protection networks to prevent illegal trade ✔️ Advocating for stronger policies to protect pangolins ✔️ Supporting sustainable livelihoods so conservation benefits both people and nature This #WorldlPangolinDay, we invite you to revisit our blog to learn more about what community-led conservation looks like in action. 👇 📖 Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/geRSssBD Want to stay updated on conservation stories like this? 📩 Sign up for our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gK_G8KJY

The sudden USAID funding freeze is impacting conservation efforts worldwide, including key projects protecting biodiversity in Indonesia and beyond. Ensuring long-term, sustainable conservation funding is more critical than ever. Read more from Future For Nature Foundation: https://lnkd.in/eEhN8-wE

Kicking people off their land to “save” nature isn’t conservation—it’s a ticking time bomb. Tanzania has an area equivalent to seven Yellowstones managed for wildlife by herders, farmers, and hunter-gatherers. These landscapes aren’t just surviving—they’re thriving, because local people have a direct stake in protecting them. Yet for decades, the dominant conservation model has been “fortress conservation”—a strategy that fences off land, expels local communities, and prioritizes the interests of foreign tourists and investors. National parks were meant to protect biodiversity, but too often, they became what some call “a preserve for white foreign tourists,” while the very communities whose lands these parks were built on were cast as threats rather than stewards. A new study by Maliasili highlights a different path, one where conservation thrives because of people, not in spite of them. It reveals that community-managed conservancies now protect more wildlife than state-run parks—and often do it better. In Kenya, for example, nearly two-thirds of the country’s large mammals are found outside national parks, in areas where local people make decisions about land use and directly benefit from conservation efforts. This approach isn’t just working in Kenya. In Tanzania, organizations like Honeyguide Foundation and Ujamaa Community Resource Team are helping communities secure land rights and manage wildlife successfully—it’s also happening across the world. In India, the Foundation For Ecological Security (FES) has helped thousands of villages restore and protect millions of acres of shared forests and grasslands. In Indonesia, EcoNusa Foundation and Planet Indonesia partner with Indigenous communities to protect forests while strengthening local economies. By securing land rights, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and ensuring that local people share in the benefits of protecting nature, these models are rewriting the conservation playbook. Read more about Maliasili’s study and the power of community-led conservation in Yale Environment 360 —> https://lnkd.in/g-EqusFH

More than just forests, mangroves are lifelines, protecting coasts, storing carbon, and sustaining livelihoods. But across Indonesia, these ecosystems face mounting threats. At Planet Indonesia, we work alongside communities to restore and protect these landscapes because strong roots create thriving ecosystems. This #WorldWetlandsDay, explore how local wisdom and conservation come together. 🌿 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-SV4T_N #EcosystemRestoration #MangroveConservation #CommunityLedConservation

What will 2025 bring for Planet Indonesia? 🌿 This year, we are committed to advancing conservation and community resilience through: 🔸Strengthening Partnerships:  We are publishing new research into ethical fundraising and continuing to support partner CSOs across Indonesia  🔸Our Earth Alliance: Uniting communities through a coalition of seven Indonesian NGOs working to address pressing environmental challenges while safeguarding biodiversity and livelihoods. 🔸Putting more communities first: We are expanding and deepening our work across Borneo and working with new communities in Melawi, with help from Legado 🔸Listening to the forest: Entering phase two of our AI-powered bioacoustics work, understanding the impact of community-led conservation on wildlife populations, creating data that communities can use to inform their own management plans  🔸Expanding the Learning Center: Our Learning Center is growing as a vital hub for sharing tools, resources, and knowledge to support conservationists and communities in building stronger, sustainable futures. Explore it here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/g73-FNDy 🌱 Together, we’re creating a future where people and nature thrive in harmony. Stay connected throughout 2025! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gK_G8KJY #Conservation #Collaboration #OurEarthAlliance #AliansiBumiKita  #Sustainability #CommunityImpact

🌿 What does nature sound like? In the Heart of Borneo, it’s a symphony of life, from the rustling leaves to the calls of wildlife, all forming a steady rhythm that speaks volumes. We’re thrilled to kick off the year being featured in Cartier’s 365: A Year of Cartier, showcasing our work to protect one of Earth’s most biodiverse regions. With support from Cartier for Nature, Planet Indonesia harnesses AI-driven eco-acoustic technology and local Dayak knowledge to listen to these forests like never before. 📝 Curious to hear the forest’s heartbeat? Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g8ZnSshc A big thank you to Cartier for amplifying the voices of Borneo’s rainforests. Here’s to a year of impactful conservation for people and planet! ❤️ #PlanetIndonesia #HeartOfBorneo #CartierForNature #EcoAcoustics #ConservationInnovation #BiodiversityProtection

Biodiversity Impact in Focus 🦜 We are happy to share some new exciting results on one of our favorite topics: biodiversity. With over 6,600 km of patrols and biodiversity monitoring across Indonesia, Planet Indonesia’s work has supported measurable improvements in wildlife and ecosystem health. 📈 Key Impacts: Hornbills on the rise: Stable to increasing trends in encounter rates for all hornbill species monitored across our landscapes. Like the 9.5% increase in the Endangered Rhinoceros Hornbill or the amazing 16% increase in encounter rates for the CR Helmeted hornbill. Illegal activity down: Within the first three years of partnering with frontline communities, illegal logging and poaching detections dropped by 60-80%, showing the power of community-governed areas. Thriving biodiversity: For 29 species with 7+ years of data we found the average change in encounter rate (observation per kilometer surveyed) was +18.9% ; biodiversity might just be, back on the rise! These results aren’t just about numbers—they’re about trust. By partnering with communities, advancing local governance, and integrating biodiversity conservation into the process, we’re proving that conservation and livelihoods do thrive together. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re doubling our commitment to conserving the world’s most biodiverse landscapes while ensuring communities remain at the heart of the solution. Together, we can achieve extraordinary things for people and planet. #10YearsPlanetIndonesia #BiodiversityImpact #CommunityConservation #HornbillsAreHeroes 🌍 #SciComm 🦧 https://lnkd.in/gMnaMYiJ

We talk a lot about forests, but mangroves and coastal sites are incredibly important ecosystems in Indonesia, particularly in a country where an estimated 2.5 million households in Indonesia rely on small-scale fisheries for their livelihoods. For 2 years now, we have been working with 346 people across 2 villages in the Karimata Marine Reserve to support the management of fisheries, protection of marine life, and vital resources for local economies for this island in the Javan Sea. To date, the SMART Patrol team has covered 82.15,459 (42.95%) of the total 190,945 hectares of Karimata Island. 

Happy New Year from all of us at Planet Indonesia! Thank you for being part of our journey, we can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve in 2025! 🌿✨