Our Mission:
We conserve at-risk ecosystems through village-led partnerships
We create shared solutions that catalyze holistic conservation while improving human well-being.
The Challenge
Socio-economic inequalities in rural communities drives cultural and environmental degradation. Lack of access to basic services in times of need causes communities to turn the unsustainable harvest and management of natural resources.
Our model provides the mechanism to improve human well-being while catalyzing conservation.
Our Model
We provide community-based services that reduce socio-economic inequalities through the conservation of nature. We believe it starts with the community, and integrated conservation that both benefits humans and the environment is essential for the future of our planet.
CONSERVATION COOPERATIVES
A Commitment to the Community
Our model is called the Conservation Cooperative Approach. These are bi-lateral partnerships between Planet Indonesia and villages living in tandem with biologically diverse ecosystems. Through these partnerships communities receive much needed services in three sectors: business, education, and health, while creating new conservation management plans. Below is a list of the various services and aspects of this approach:
Community business and micro-enterprise
We provide business services through our flagship 4-step approach to kick-start and enhance Small Micro-Enterprises.
community literacy and education
We provide four levels of tutoring to reduce inequalities in rural communities through improving access to education.
coastal and marine management
We work with communities to manage mangrove forests and restore coastal fisheries.
community health anD REPRODUCTION
We improve community health through providing basic health provisions and counseling.
LAND AND FOREST MANAGEMENT
We provide asset-based inputs, training, and guidance to improve sustainable agriculture practices and restore degraded lands.
WILDLIFE PROTECTION AND RESEARCH
We create local Wildlife Protection Units (WPUs) to engage communities in wildlife management and research
Our Impact
We are dedicated to rigorously testing our model in both marine and terrestrial ecosystems. We use innovative, modern, and rigorous monitoring and evaluation techniques to gain evidence for our impact.
3k+
Households engaged
More than 3ooo households are served through our Conservation Compact approach, and this number is growing annually!
30k+
Trees planted
More than 30,000 seedlings have been planted on degraded lands. We work with communities to both protect AND restore ecosystems. Our plantings focus on native species that have value for both humans and wildlife.
40k+
HECTARES of land with new management practices
Over 40,000 hectares of some of the world's most biodiverse rainforest and mangroves with new local sustainable management practices. Our conservation compact approach provides tangible measurable benefits for communities while catalyzing conservation.
Get Involved
We are an international 501c3 not-for-profit. As a charity your gifts enable us to empower communities to more sustainably manage their local natural resources.
READ OUR ANNUAL REPORTS AND PRESS RELEASE
We are dedicated to transparency and publishing our results.
ASSOCIATES AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
We have limited spots available every year through our flagship associates and internship program.
Make a contribution
All contributions are tax deductible. Your support enables us to create positive change for communities while catalyzing conservation.