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World Wildlife Day: community-led conservation saving species

World Wildlife Day: community-led conservation saving species

The conservation, protection and management of the wild species that dwell in the forests, mangroves, rivers, and oceans of Indonesia is a critical component of a healthy ecosystem. Maintaining a biodiverse landscape when the world is on the brink of a sixth mass extinction event is becoming more challenging every day. Our holistic core model is designed to put communities at the center and we employ both in-situ and ex-situ conservation programs to restore and maintain the balance between humans and nature.

Josephine CrouchMarch 2, 2024wildlife, Gunung Nyiut, Gunung Naning, Kubu Raya, smart patrol, helmeted hornbill, community-ledComment

The local experience: Life before and after the Conservation Cooperative with Eka.

The local experience: Life before and after the Conservation Cooperative with Eka.

Meet Eka Legiowati, she is an inspiring literacy tutor actively engaged with numerous students working in Mengkalang Jambu Village in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. She works to foster an environment of learning within her community, helping elevate education and literacy levels for her students to compete effectively in the national job market. She also helped form a Conservation Cooperative in her village. We interviewed Eka to hear about her experiences and the impacts she has seen in her community after forming a Conservation Cooperative.

Adam MillerNovember 21, 2023Kubu Raya, LiteracyComment

Annual Report 2022

Annual Report 2022

Amid the rising temperatures, we have been reflecting. The team just gathered for our 6-month retrospective of our new structure and strategy to ensure that the services we provide and the impact we strive for are delivered in the most effective way. What better time to look back at our achievements of 2022.
In this report, we detail our new theory of change, the reach, and impact we have had over 2022, stories from the communities we support, our financials and share our thanks for all our supporters, and have a preview of what is to come in 2023.

Josephine CrouchJuly 28, 2023impact, annual report, Karimata, Gunung Nyiut, Gunung Naning, Kubu Raya, climate change, climate smart agricultureComment

Press Release: Strengthening Village Forest Management for Mangrove Conservation in Kubu Raya Coastal Area

Press Release: Strengthening Village Forest Management for Mangrove Conservation in Kubu Raya Coastal Area

Planet Indonesia, as a non-governmental organization that focuses on community empowerment and conservation in West Kalimantan, has assisted five villages that already have legality in the form of Village Forest Management Rights in Seruat Pulau Tiga Protection Forest Landscape, Kubu Raya.

Josephine CrouchAugust 1, 2022Press release, Kubu RayaComment

Giving crabs a break: How the Coastal Community of Kubu Raya maintains Sustainable Mangrove Crab Fisheries

Giving crabs a break: How the Coastal Community of Kubu Raya maintains Sustainable Mangrove Crab Fisheries

To help sustain the economically-significant population of mangrove crabs among the dense coastal mangrove habitat of Kubu Raya, Borneo, a group of communities has a simple method, give the crabs a break.

Justin GrubbJune 27, 2022Kubu RayaComment

“If you cut down a mangrove tree, you must replace it with ten seeds”

“If you cut down a mangrove tree, you must replace it with ten seeds”

Communities living within Kubu Raya have adopted a rule to plant 10 new seedlings for every mangrove tree that gets cut down. This ruling has allowed residents to see an incredible increase in mangrove forest health. Read more about this story as featured by the Pontianak Post in this blog.

Adam MillerFebruary 23, 2022Kubu RayaComment

Our favorite photos of 2021 and the stories behind them

Our favorite photos of 2021 and the stories behind them

As we say goodbye to 2021 we reflect on the impact the team at Planet Indonesia has had and the incredible people who have made it all possible this year. See our 2021 impact by the numbers.

Josephine CrouchDecember 30, 2021Kubu Raya, Gunung Nyiut, Gunung Naning, KarimataComment

Locally Managed Marine Areas: an interview with Agustar

Locally Managed Marine Areas: an interview with Agustar

We spoke with Agustar, who serves as the Head of the Mengkalang Jambu Village, one of the villages that has initiated the concept of community-based no-take zones (CBNTZs) to hear his thoughts on this conservation strategy and what it is like to have Planet Indonesia’s support.

Adam MillerNovember 11, 2021Kubu RayaComment

VIDEO: Habitat for Hope

VIDEO: Habitat for Hope

Meet Oka Pransiska, Planet Indonesia's Ecosystem Restoration Co-ordinator, learn about her work restoring mangrove habitats in Kubu Raya and just how vital it is for both people and wildlife.

Josephine CrouchSeptember 16, 2021Kubu Raya, mangroveComment

Our response to COVID-19 through supporting healthy families

Our response to COVID-19 through supporting healthy families

This year has been an extraordinary year for our Healthy Family Initiative as we continue to face down a global pandemic, challenging us to continue to add COVID-19 related support to our regular programming.

Adam MillerAugust 16, 2021Kubu Raya, Gunung Nyiut, Gunung NaningComment

When conservation goes viral

When conservation goes viral

Our Conservation Cooperative model that was developed a few years ago is experiencing exponential popularity among many villages in West Kalimantan, Borneo. We are excited to be adding many new partners to our conservation programing.

Adam MillerApril 29, 2021Gunung Nyiut, Gunung Naning, Kubu RayaComment

Community-led fisheries management: Reflecting on our recent temporary fishing reserve

Community-led fisheries management: Reflecting on our recent temporary fishing reserve

Just as the year 2021 got started, the 6th temporary fishing reserve - impacting six villages located within Kubu Raya, came to a close. These fishing closures are important to the communities we partner with by providing them with more economic resilience and food security.

Adam MillerMarch 8, 2021Kubu RayaComment

Trust in Conservation: Why It Matters

Trust in Conservation: Why It Matters

Building trust and showing up are what truly matters to make an impact in conservation. In this blog, our Executive Director discusses lessons learned through Planet Indonesia and advice about increasing conservation impact around the globe.

Adam MillerJanuary 27, 2021Kubu Raya, Gunung Nyiut, Gunung Naning, KarimataComment

2020 Impact

2020 Impact

This past year has been extraordinarily challenging for our global community. However, despite the overwhelming challenges, we are excited to report many incredible highlights over the past year that you enabled us to do with your donations.

Adam MillerDecember 31, 2020Gunung Naning, Kubu Raya, Gunung NyiutComment

The story of us.

The story of us.

This year, we celebrated our six year anniversary of conserving at-risk ecosystems through our village-led partnerships. This was an incredible milestone for our work and our staff who are dedicated to addressing some of the world's greatest challenges.

Adam MillerDecember 28, 2020Gunung Nyiut, Gunung Naning, Kubu RayaComment

Building community resilience during the COVID crisis

Building community resilience during the COVID crisis

Through Conditional Cash Transfers, we continue to adapt to the needs of our communities even during a global pandemic. Our demonstration to a needs-based approach is what makes our innovation programs so impactful.

Adam MillerNovember 30, 2020Gunung Nyiut, Kubu RayaComment

2019 Rundown for Planet Indonesia

2019 Rundown for Planet Indonesia

Before we pull up our sleeves for the new decade, we’re taking the time to reflect on what progress 2019 is bringing.

Adam MillerDecember 10, 2019Kubu Raya, Gunung NyiutComment

Experience a day of crab fishing - when the rivers open!

Experience a day of crab fishing - when the rivers open!

Last week our temporary closure systems opened! Join our crab fishers on the rivers to see how we fish and what we get up to on opening week. Listen to their testimonials.

Adam MillerNovember 20, 2019Kubu RayaComment

Planet Indonesia is Scaling Up: Phase 1 of the Darwin Initiative

Planet Indonesia is Scaling Up: Phase 1 of the Darwin Initiative

Earlier this year we received the Darwin grant from the UK government to expand our Coastal Programs. We’re already seeing enthusiastic responses from the coastal communities who are working with us. For the project, we have partnered with Oceanwise to ensure scientific and objective measurement of the impact of our programs in the area. To take an in-depth look at what we’re doing here, read on.

Adam MillerSeptember 24, 2018Gunung Nyiut, Kubu RayaComment

From Forest to Sea...

From Forest to Sea...

Planet Indonesia has pioneered new innovations in community-based conservation, and this program takes it even a step further. This project focuses in the coastal District of Kubu Raya in West Borneo. This district has the highest rate of illiteracy in Indonesia as the mosaic of rivers, canals, and oceans make it difficult for transportation and access to education. Planet Indonesia in 2017, partnered with another local organization, will provide literacy training (e.g. reading and writing) to the families of all fishermen that agree to join our program.

Adam MillerFebruary 28, 2017oceans, mangrove, poverty, livelihoods, fish, crabs, marine, innovation, Kubu RayaComment