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“Jagai Ponu”: How SALAMA Takes Action to Safeguard the Shores of Lalombi
In Lalombi Village, SALAMA community group successfully secured ±1,000 turtle eggs between February and April 2026. This grassroots initiative serves as an important effort to preserve Endangered, Threatened, and Protected (ETP) species while enhancing ecological connectivity within the integrated Land-and-Seascape (LaS) framework. Beyond immediate conservation efforts, the group is collaborating with local authorities to formalize species protection through village regulations, ensuring a sustainable future where marine biodiversity and community livelihoods thrive in synergy.
From Conflict to Care: Elephant Scouts in Bukit Tigapuluh train for Emergencies in the Field
36 elephant scouts coordinated by the Frankfurt Zoological Society were trained in first-aid for emergency response between 13-15 March at the elephant conservation and information centre in Muara Sekalo. With the aim to improve safety during fieldwork and upcoming GPS collaring. The training strengthened preparedness and teamwork in handling emergencies.
ALCBT Training on Green Building Parameters: Strengthen Capacity for Low-Carbon Buildings in Indonesia
Through Low Carbon Building training under the Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition Project, implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute, building sector professionals in Indonesia—including governments, architects, engineers, and academics—are strengthening capacity in energy-efficient and low-carbon design while supporting practical application of green building principles.
Farmers in Bungo Pandan Are Trying to Combat Human-Elephant Conflicts by Planting Mixed Crops
In cooperation with the Bungo Pandan forest farmer group a 100-hectare mixed-crop pilot project has been started in the buffer-zone of the Bukit Tigapuluh National Park. By planting fruit trees, coffee, pepper and vanilla, farmers will reduce elephant crop raids, diversify incomes, and gain protection against price fluctuations.
Human Impact Stories
“Jagai Ponu”: How SALAMA Takes Action to Safeguard the Shores of Lalombi
In Lalombi Village, SALAMA community group successfully secured ±1,000 turtle eggs between February and April 2026. This grassroots initiative serves as an important effort to preserve Endangered, Threatened, and Protected (ETP) species while enhancing ecological connectivity within the integrated Land-and-Seascape (LaS) framework. Beyond immediate conservation efforts, the group is collaborating with local authorities to formalize species protection through village regulations, ensuring a sustainable future where marine biodiversity and community livelihoods thrive in synergy.
From Conflict to Care: Elephant Scouts in Bukit Tigapuluh train for Emergencies in the Field
36 elephant scouts coordinated by the Frankfurt Zoological Society were trained in first-aid for emergency response between 13-15 March at the elephant conservation and information centre in Muara Sekalo. With the aim to improve safety during fieldwork and upcoming GPS collaring. The training strengthened preparedness and teamwork in handling emergencies.
ALCBT Training on Green Building Parameters: Strengthen Capacity for Low-Carbon Buildings in Indonesia
Through Low Carbon Building training under the Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition Project, implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute, building sector professionals in Indonesia—including governments, architects, engineers, and academics—are strengthening capacity in energy-efficient and low-carbon design while supporting practical application of green building principles.
Farmers in Bungo Pandan Are Trying to Combat Human-Elephant Conflicts by Planting Mixed Crops
In cooperation with the Bungo Pandan forest farmer group a 100-hectare mixed-crop pilot project has been started in the buffer-zone of the Bukit Tigapuluh National Park. By planting fruit trees, coffee, pepper and vanilla, farmers will reduce elephant crop raids, diversify incomes, and gain protection against price fluctuations.
