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Integrating Human Dimensions into Conservation Practices for the Javan Gibbons and Beyond!

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

Owa Butuh Hutan, Hutan Juga Butuh Owa

Owa Butuh Hutan, Hutan Juga Butuh Owa

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Road to PPBI XII: Bertemu, Mengamati, dan Bercerita Sejarah Naturalist di Kebun Raya Bogor

Road to PPBI XII: Bertemu, Mengamati, dan Bercerita Sejarah Naturalist di Kebun Raya Bogor

Narasi oleh: Yasmine Afiani Gumilar PPBI atau Pertemuan Pengamat Burung Indonesia merupakan acara tahunan yang mengumpulkan para pengamat, pemerhati, pegiat, dan masyarakat umum yang peduli dengan konservasi burung di Indonesia. Kegiatan pengamatan burung yang dilakukan pada tanggal 17 Mei 2025 di Kebun Raya Bogor merupakan salah satu rangkaian Road to PPBI XII Bogor. Kegiatan yang diselenggarakan oleh Bogor Nature Wildlife…

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Menggaungkan Suara Owa Jawa: Pengalaman Mengikuti SIMBA 2025 di Malaysia

Menggaungkan Suara Owa Jawa: Pengalaman Mengikuti SIMBA 2025 di Malaysia

Narasi oleh: Fauzia Yudanti Akhir Mei 2025, tepatnya pada tanggal 23-25 saya berkesempatan mengikuti kegiatan SIMBA (Symposium of Indonesia-Malaysia BioAcoustics) yang dilaksanakan di Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). Tahun ini adalah pelaksanaan SIMBA yang kedua, setelah SIMBA yang pertama dilaksanakan pada tahun 2023 di Universitas Gajah Mada (UGM) Indonesia. Simposium ini juga sekaligus menjadi penutup program BEAT (Bioacoustics Equipment and Training)…

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Projects

Shop For A Cause

Our products are not only to spread words about the forgotten small ape from Java, but are also a small reminder of a way you’ve made a difference: 100% of the proceeds from your purchase are going to the forest-edge community who live side by side with the Javan Gibbons and endangered wildlife.

Projects

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