Our history with the Helmeted Hornbill and the birth of a baby
Our history with the Helmeted Hornbill and the birth of a baby

Hope is essential in conservation and nothing signifies hope more than the arrival of the newborn of a critically endangered species. It has been an 8 month journey to ensure the family of Helmeted Hornbill’s safety and with this chapter coming to an end we have some incredible stories to tell. But behind the excitement and good news is a lot of meetings, paperwork and strategising. This post takes a look at all the foundations we built to give the baby and its species a chance at life.

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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.

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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.

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We Are Not Afriad to be Different...
We Are Not Afriad to be Different...

Planet Indonesia began working with this issue from the first day we opened our doors. True to our model, we focus on-the-ground, working with trappers, traders, and poachers to not only understand the motivations but also to provide incentives and cover the opportunity costs for engaging in new business and adopting sustainable resource management strategies.

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Meet Novia Sagita: Managing Director
Meet Novia Sagita: Managing Director

My name is Novia Sagita. I joined Planet Indonesia because of its new, good, young, and healthy energy. We are bringing a new perspective and new techniques to tackle these issues. I am excited to work together with the community (especially women) through our development program to reinforce the power and build local capacity. Moreover, I am excited to be tying our community development programs with sustainable resource use to increase the quality and capacity of life for all.

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Meet Desnawaty Deccy: Program Manager Conservation
Meet Desnawaty Deccy: Program Manager Conservation

My name is Desnawaty Deccy H.S. To look at Kalimantan over the course of my life I can see an unbelievable amount of change. Even the forests that once surrounded my home village are no longer there. As a field organizer, I have learned a lot about the life, trials, and tribulations of the people living in small villages. Conservation needs to be framed in a way where we maintain the potential of the natural resources to sustainably meet the demands and necessities of life

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