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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

Berawal dari Primata dan Wisata, Menyenangkan di Kampung Citalahab Dimulai!

Berawal dari Primata dan Wisata, Menyenangkan di Kampung Citalahab Dimulai!

Narasi Oleh: Assifa Olivia Haiii semuaa!! Perkenalkan aku Assyifa Olivia yang biasa dipanggil Oliv, mahasiswi dari Program Studi Ekowisata, Sekolah Vokasi IPB, IPB University. Aku melaksanakan PKL-TA ku selama tiga bulan dimulai pada bulan September hingga Desember. Awalnya aku menemukan informasi tentang Yayasan KIARA dari dosen ku bernama Bapak Dr. Insan Kurnia, S.Hut., M.Si saat sedang berdiskusi mengenai lokasi tugas…

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Langkah Bersama untuk Alam: Pembelajaran Konservasi dari Timur dan Barat

Langkah Bersama untuk Alam: Pembelajaran Konservasi dari Timur dan Barat

Narasi: Rahayu Oktaviani “Tahun lalu hanya bisa lihat owa dari gambar presentasi Mba Ayu, Puji Tuhan tahun ini bisa lihat langsung owanya.” – Absalom, Lembaga Pengelola Hutan Kampung (LPHK) Klafli, Klalik, Belempe – Kampung Malasigi, Kabupaten Sorong – Papua Barat Daya. Pada tanggal 20-26 Januari lalu, Citalahab kedatangan tamu istimewa dari Papua. Absalom, Ones, dan Feri dari Lembaga Pengelola Hutan…

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Mempertajam Pengetahuan Botani Tim Monitoring Owa Jawa: Menjembatani Ilmu dan Kearifan Lokal

Mempertajam Pengetahuan Botani Tim Monitoring Owa Jawa: Menjembatani Ilmu dan Kearifan Lokal

Narasi: Rahayu Oktaviani Fenologi, ilmu yang mempelajari masa pertumbuhan tumbuhan seperti kemunculan buah, bunga, dan daun, memiliki peran penting dalam memahami dinamika ekosistem. Dalam konteks program monitoring jangka panjang owa jawa, aktivitas fenologi menjadi salah satu kegiatan utama tim kami untuk mempelajari pola siklus kehidupan ekosistem serta memahami bagaimana perubahan siklus tumbuhan memengaruhi perilaku owa jawa dan interaksi ekosistem di…

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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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