KIARA Indonesia – Konservasi Ekosistem Alam Nusantara

About Us

Yayasan Konservasi Ekosistem Alam Nusantara
(KIARA)

Yayasan Konservasi Ekosistem Alam Nusantara (KIARA) is a registered charitable organization in Indonesia (AHU – 0016632.AH.01.04). We are dedicated to safeguarding the Javan gibbon (Hylobates moloch), an endangered yet overlooked species found only in the remaining habitat of the island of Java.

Our vision is a future where Javan gibbons and their homes thrive alongside communities that take pride in protecting them. Through a collaborative approach, we can bridge scientific research with community-driven conservation efforts.

Our mission is to ensure the survival of the Javan gibbon by fostering a deep connection between people and nature. We achieve this through:

At KIARA, we believe the song of the Javan gibbon is more than a call echoing through Java’s forests; it’s a symbol of their existence and the need to protect them. By amplifying their voice through research, education, and community engagement, we ensure their song is not forgotten but celebrated as a vital part of Indonesia’s natural heritage. Together, we can keep their melodies alive, echoing through the generations as a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect them.

Our Work

What We Are Doing

Research & Monitoring

Conservation Education

Community Engagement

Our Power In Number

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research scholarships

For undergraduate students from Indonesia to conduct research about Javan Gibbons’ ecology and prepare them as the next generation of conservationists

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Internship Students

To have field experience and learning together with our field team in Gibbons monitoring and working together with the local community.

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VOLUNTEERS

We’ve provided an opportunity for people from all backgrounds from citizen scientists, nature enthusiasts, and students to bring science widely for public.

News & Blogs

Latest Blogs From Our Vault

15 Nov

What Happens After We Leave COP?

Reflections from a local conservation leader on funding, participation, and the gap between global commitments and everyday conservation. My first impression of COP17? Intimidating. Around 9,400 participants. A published program listing nearly 300 Blue Zone side events, alongside negotiations, pavilion discussions, and other gatherings. Before I had even packed my bag, I spent several days trying to work out where…

5 Nov

Menggelar Lapak Pagelaran Wayang Owa di Empat Sekolah Dasar di Kecamatan Kabandungan

Narasi oleh: Amin Indra Wahyuni Salah satu prinsip pelayanan psikologi komunitas adalah dengan mengutamakan prinsip pencegahan. Jika kemampuan individu untuk menyelesaikan masalah ditingkatkan di masa awal kehidupan, masalah di masa depan akan dapat dihindari dengan lebih mudah, begitu kata buku dengan judul “Psikologi Komunitas”. Jauh sebelum saya punya kesempatan membaca buku itu, kegiatan pendidikan konservasi dengan prinsip tersebut telah dijalankan…

3 Nov

Menjaga “Alunan Fajar Penyambut Sang Surya” Satwa Kunci Owa Jawa di Hamparan Gunung Kendeng, TNGHS

Narasi oleh: M. Haikal Ilham Gunawan Jika kita beruntung melintasi landscape Resor Gunung Kendeng di Taman Nasional Gunung Halimun Salak (TNGHS), serentak akan disambut oleh alunan suara yang magis. Itulah morning call nyanyian fajar khas Owa Jawa (Hylobates moloch). Primata endemik berstatus terancam punah (Endangered) ini bernyanyi untuk menyapa pagi sekaligus menegaskan batas wilayah teritorinya. Sebuah kabar baik sekaligus data…