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Guardian of Tagong, Running Wild
October 2023
The first look at Planet Indonesia’s Documentary on the Helmeted hornbill and guardians in the village of Tauk who have changed their lives to safeguard them.
Encouraging Participation in Marine Nature Protection through the Independence of Community Welfare
August 2023
“We are trying to encourage participation by creating independence in the community to improve their welfare through the CC approach. We hope it can reduce pressure on the protecting area, ecosystem and biodiversity in the Karimata Islands Marine Nature Reserve," Site Manager of Planet Indonesia, Rynal May Fadly explained
Indonesia’s mangrove restoration will run out of land well short of target, study warns
Mongabay, Mar 2023
Mangrove restoration is much more complex than simply planting seedlings; whether those seedlings will grow depends on the substrate, hydrology and history of the area they’ve been planted in, and whether they will persist in the long term is linked to the land tenure status of where they’re growing. And, according to Planet Indonesia executive director Adam Miller, planting is not necessarily even the most effective restoration method.
Planet Indonesia, Former Webster resident’s non-profit protects wildlife & indigenous people
Webster-Kirkwood Times, Jan 2023
Former Webster Groves resident Adam Miller used to donate his allowance money to the World Bird Sanctuary. Now 32, he’s managed to turn his passion for animals and the environment into a full-time job that helps humans as well.
Planting Hundreds of Thousands of Trees, Restore the Kubu Raya Mangrove Ecosystem
Kolase.id, Dec 2022
In an effort to improve the mangrove ecosystem in the coastal area of Kubu Raya the Village Forest Management Agency (LDPH) of Mengkalang Jambu Village together with the Planet Indonesia Foundation (YPI) planted 100 thousand mangrove seedlings in the Mengkalang Jambu Village Forest, Kubu District, Kubu Raya Regency.
370 Guns Handed over to Landak Police
Suara Pemred, Nov 2022
Prior to being handed over to the Landak Police, the rifles, pistols and air rifles were voluntarily handed over by the community to the Landak District Dayak Customary Council (DAD) and the Planet Indonesia Foundation (YPI).
"This is done to maintain harmony and comfort for us together and also to protect our ecosystem together," hoped Samuel.
Meet with inspiring PANORAMA Solution Providers: Adam Miller, Executive Director at Planet Indonesia
IUCN, October 2022
“We all felt that conservation in Indonesia and much of Southeast Asia was kind of missing the mark. So, we came together and founded Planet Indonesia in 2014”. Adam Miller, Executive Director at Planet Indonesia, is joined in this conversation by Cécile Fattebert of the IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas team.
West Kalimantan DKP Collaborates with Universities and NGO Partners to Manage Conservation Areas
Kolase.id, August 2022
The West Kalimantan Marine Declaration has become more assertive in the signing of the partnership agreement, balancing community needs with conservation goals.
Strengthening Village Forest Management for Mangrove Conservation in the Kubu Raya Coastal Area
Kolase.id, July 2022
YPI has assisted five villages to gain village forest management rights in Kubu Raya.
Let the Birds Sing in the Wild
Kolase.id, June 2022. Also covered by numerous media organizations across Indonesia
YPI’s efforts to protect songbirds from the illegal wildlife trade and the opening of the Wak Gatak Songbird Rescue and Rehabilitation Center.
Tackling rural poverty while supporting natural conservation
Trafigura Foundation, May 2022
2021 review in Trafigura Foundation’s annual report.
Law enforcement responds to the SMART Patrol team’s finding of illegal logging.
TV RI Kalimantan Barat, March 2022
Members of the Air Besar Koramil together with the Air Besar Police, officers from the West Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Center and Planet Indonesia conducted an integrated patrol in the Gunung Nyiut nature reserve, Landak Regency. The patrol, which was carried out from March 22 to March 26, found indications of forest destruction around the Gunung Nyiut nature reserve area.
Is a single song worth a silent forest?
Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund, March 2022
“I am quite surprised when I see protected birds being traded in bird shops. My feelings are quite a dilemma, between sad and sorry to see that these birds are being traded and living in cages where they should live freely in nature.” Says “A”, the Wildlife Trade Unit Coordinator of YPI
Preserving West Kalimantan Mangroves. If you cut down a tree you must replace it with ten seeds
Pro Kalimantan Barat, Feb 2022
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.
70 Firearms handed over to Sanggau Ledo police
Divisi Humas Polri, Feb 2022
Sanggau Ledo Police Chief, Ipda Dwiyanto Bhanu.S, S.I.P Received a total of 70 homemade firearms belonging to the community in the CAGN area in exchange for goods and services that promote better environmental and human-wellbeing.
Migration, Bluwok Stork stops at Romokalisari Surabaya
Jawapostv, Dec 2021
A flock of Bangau Bluwok appeared at the location on Sunday (19/12). According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), this endangered bird species stops during the annual migration.
Exchanging rifles for life-changing opportunities
ARA Magazine, Oct 2021
Planet Indoneisa’s profile in Borneo’s first 100% dedicated Wildlife conservation magazine.
Yayasan Planet Indonesia Holds training on the Management of Gunung Nyiut Nature Reserve in Engkangin Village
Magazinemataborneonews.com, Oct 2021
Planet Indonesia in the Air Besar Sub-district of Landak Regency held a socialization related to the strategic plan for the management of the Gunung Nyiut nature reserve, at the Engkangin Village Meeting Hall.
Catalyzing Community-led Conservation to Reduce Deforestation and Biodiversity Loss through an Integrated Ecosystem Approach
Panorama, Sep 2021
Solution - In Indonesia, we have pioneered a model of community-based conservation through our ‘Conservation Cooperative’ model that addresses the underlying drivers causing climate change vulnerability in our partner communities.
The SMART way to protect Helmeted hornbill populations in Borneo
Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund, Aug 2021
At Yayasan Planet Indonesia (YPI), we partner with some of the most remote villages in West Kalimantan to protect at-risk ecosystems and the wildlife that inhabits them.
World Rainforest Day 2021: How Expo 2020 Dubai honours rainforests
Gulf News, June 2021
Planet Indonesia’s Conservation Cooperatives (CCs) offer basic healthcare, educational development and microfinance training in exchange for communities’ active participation in sustainable conservation practices, reducing natural resource exploitation and protecting biodiversity.
When communities get together: protecting the mangroves of Kubu Raya
Beyond Conservation, Blue Ventures, May 2021
In this mangrove-dense region of Indonesia where mud crab fishing is the primary livelihood, six communities are working together to conserve the ecosystem.
Grange Audubon displays 'Conservation Through a Lens’
Columbus Alive, May 2021
Justin Grubb’s beautiful wildlife photos tell stories of conservation from around the world, featuring photos from Planet Indonesia.
Winning hearts & minds
Borneo Insider’s Guide, April 2021
“Conservation is at its most effective when local resource-users define the rules of engagement. and stewardship” - an interview with Adam Miller.
Reducing illegal wildlife trafficking through a holistic community-led conservation approach
Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund, Feb 2021
In an effort to address the drivers of IWT, we use a holistic community-led Conservation Cooperative approach that facilitates access to much needed services.
The Audubon Center to spotlight conservation efforts through new art exhibit
The Columbus Dispatch, Apr 2021
In keeping with its efforts to increase environmental awareness, the Grange Insurance Audubon Center is hosting "Conservation Through a Lens," with an exhibition and hands-on workshops from Friday through June 18, featuring photography work from Planet Indonesia by Justin Grubb.
Expo 2020 Dubai’ family calls for action to better manage climate change and protect biodiversity
Emirates News Agency-WAM, Oct 2020
The second and final day of Expo 2020 Dubai’s second thematic week brought together numerous members of the Expo family and concluded with a rallying call to action to better manage climate change and protect biodiversity.
Leaders' Stories: Adam Miller
Ocean Leaders, Sep 2020
An interview with 2020 Ocean Leader Adam Miller about his journey in marine conservation and participation in Edinburgh Ocean Leaders.
Bringing together the next generation of ocean changemakers
The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Friends Magazine, Aug 2020
The world’s oceans are facing an existential crisis. A new global programme for professionals is bringing together emerging ocean leaders, from different sectors and different countries, and supporting them to identify solutions. Catch up with some of the people involved.
Developing sustainable livelihoods for rural communities
Trafigura Foundation, May 2020
Developing sustainable livelihoods for rural communities.
Fisherfolk Fix Both Food and Climate by Closing Fishing Grounds
Inter Press Service, Mar 2020
Syarif Ibrahim has been the head of Sungai Nibung village since 2005. He told IPS that the village residents decided to divide the community forest, locally known as hutan desa, into zones for development, conservation, and sustainable agriculture.
Yayasan Planet Indonesia coordinates with Polsek Air Besar
TribunLandak, Nov 2019
"YPI's target is direct to villages that are included in the Gunung Niyut Nature Reserve Conservation area, to improve the welfare of the people of the Nature Reserve Area," said Adrian.
Going Global – Planet Indonesia Model
Future for Nature, Sep 2019
It is no secret that local communities play a very important, if not the most important, role in structural changes when it comes to conservation.
In one Indonesian province, songbird trade is on the decline
Asian Species Action Partnership, Jun 2019
Planet Indonesia’s integrated approach has been successful at tackling some of the biggest regional conservation challenges.
In Indonesia, bigger catches for a fishing village protecting its mangroves
Mongabay, May 2019
One village in western Borneo has seen a dramatic recovery in fish stocks after temporary fisheries closures were enacted.
It's Time for West Kalimantan to have Zero Illegal Trade in Wildlife
Tribun Pontianak, May 2019
A number of parties are committed to stopping the illegal trade in protected wildlife in West Kalimantan.
Nibung River Residents Enjoy the Benefits of Protecting Mangrove Forests
Mongabay, Mar 2019
Sungai Nibung Village, has succeeded in increasing the income of residents from the river fishery due to maintaining their mangrove forest.
Indonesia confiscated some 200 pet cockatoos. What happened to them?
Mongabay, Jan 2019
As Indonesia cracks down on the illegal wildlife trade, it is struggling to deal with the influx of animals confiscated from traffickers.
Is captive breeding the answer to Indonesia’s songbird crisis?
Mongabay, Dec 2018
The measure of conservation success should be the number of wild rather than caged birds, says Adam Miller, co-founder of Planet Indonesia.
Group helps illegal bird traders transition into different lines of business
Mongabay, Dec 2018
Planet Indonesia, has identified more than 100 small bird shops in and around Pontianak and says many of them are pondering changing professions.
Indonesia adds hundreds of birds to protected species list
Mongabay, Aug 2018
A total of 919 endemic species, most of them birds, are now banned from trading and hunting in one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth.
‘Extreme concern’: Report gives glimpse into scale of Kalimantan bird trade
Mongabay, Nov 2017
The report is said to be the first to provide data on the trade in Kalimantan, which is increasingly being targeted by trappers and traders who have decimated bird populations in Java and Sumatra.
Helmeted hornbill, on verge of extinction, finds respite in new zone outside of known range
Mongabay, Oct 2017
A recent survey has found a high concentration of near-extinct helmeted hornbills in a conservation area in western Borneo.
Thieves of Songbirds are now Jailbirds
Clean Malaysia, Oct 2017
Four Indonesian bird thieves are in jailbirds in Sarawak after they were sentenced to a year in prison each and a fine of RM1,000 for illegally possessing 755 oriental magpie-robins.
Indonesia's songbirds at risk as competitions drive illegal wildlife trade
ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), Sep 2017
A recent Planet Indonesia survey found over 25,000 songbirds were being sold in markets just in the Kalimantan area. Wildlife trade monitoring network, TRAFFIC, found 19,000 birds for sale in just three days in Jakarta in 2016.
Wildlife Crime Tech Challenge: Protecting songbirds with the power of citizen science
Wildlabs.net, Aug 2017
This fourth spotlight features prize winner Planet Indonesia, Collecting data about animals sold in illegal wildlife markets can be difficult and dangerous.
Protecting songbirds with the power of citizen science
Wildlife Crime Tech Challenge, Jun 2017
Planet Indonesia has identified about 25 native bird species that are almost or already extinct as a result of poaching and the illegal trade in wild birds. In response, they are developing a smartphone app to address the problem.
One conservationist's quest to hep the animals in the jungles of Indonesia
The Shin Fujiyama Podcast, Apr 2017
Adam discusses the challenges of working in a country with a culture that is vastly different.
The voice for conservation
The Human Factor Podcast, Jan 2017
Adam Miller, CEO of Planet Indonesia, interview.
The helmeted hornbill is being hunted to extinction
The Hindu, Dec 2019
A striking bird with monochrome plumage and a formidable “beak”, the helmeted hornbill is being hunted to extinction, one of the latest victims of a thriving global trade in exotic wildlife.
Hunted, the songbirds threatened in their natural habitat
Indonesian Mongabay, Nov 2016
Adam Miller, from Yayasan Planet Indonesia, said that currently the condition of wild birds in Indonesia is concerning. “Many species are threatened by habitat loss and trade.”
5 Smart Technologies That Will Crack Down On Wildlife Trafficking
Fast Company, Nov 2016
Technology by itself will not save pangolins or elephants, but it can help make major progress.
Craze for hornbill 'ivory' pushes Borneo icon to the brink
Phys.org, Oct 2016
The smuggling of hornbill ivory bore many similarities to the elephant ivory trade in its scale, criminality and sophistication.
Wildlife Crime Tech Challenge: Planet Indonesia’s app helps protect songbirds
USAID, Sep 2016
Challenge Prize Winner Planet Indonesia is developing a mobile app that allows users to inconspicuously collect data in bird markets and transmit it to a secure, collaborative database.
Menyedihkan, Ribuan Burung Dijual di Pasar Bebas Kalimantan Barat
Mongabay, Feb 2016
Yayasan Planet Indonesia Kalimantan Barat mendeteksi sebanyak 4.892 individu burung diperdagangkan di pasar bebas Kalimantan Barat (Kalbar).
Two apps to help Indonesian officials track illegal animal trade
GovInsider, Feb 2016
Upcoming tools for law enforcement and wildlife officials.
Five Ways to Fight Wildlife Crime in the Digital Age
Smithsonian Magazine, Feb 2016
There’s an app for that.
Empowering Indigenous Women in Borneo
Project Inspire, Feb 2016
Executive Director Adam Miller presents at UN Singapore about the work of Planet Indonesia.
Revitalising Traditional Art
Project Inspire, Feb 2016
2015 Finalist Portfolio ‘Yayasan Planet Indonesia’.
16 Ways Technology Will Fight Wildlife Crime
National Geographic, Jan 2016
Smart phones and Indonesia’s bird markets.
Integrating Economic Empowerment into Cultural Preservation
Project Inspire, Sep 2015
Video. This project aims to preserve the rich material culture of the indigenous women of West Borneo.