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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

24 Dec

Merayakan Hari Owa Sedunia 2024: Melalui Pagelaran Wayang Owa, KIARA Mengenalkan Peran Owa Jawa sebagai ‘Petani Hutan’ ke Delapan Sekolah Dasar di Kota Bogor!

Narasi oleh Amin Indra Wahyuni Bulan Oktober menjadi bulan perayaan Hari Owa Sedunia yang ditetapkan pada setiap tanggal 24 oleh IUCN Primate Specialist Group – Section on the Small Apes tahun 2018. Momentum ini menjadi kesempatan untuk menggaungkan pentingnya kegiatan perlindungan Owa termasuk KIARA dalam kegiatan perlindungan Owa Jawa. Tahun ini, tema Hari Owa Sedunia adalah “Gibbons: The Guardian of…

23 Dec

“Owa dan Hutan Kita” Kenali Owa Jawa lewat Lagu Anak-Anak

Sebagai rangkaian dari peringatan Hari Owa Sedunia yang jatuh tiap tanggal 24 Oktober, KIARA berkolaborasi dengan seniman lokal dari Kota Bogor yang bernama Mas Yuniawang atau akrab dipanggil Mas Gembi. Beserta kedua anaknya yang mewarisi bakat seni dari kedua orangtuanya, Aksan dan Kanes ikut ambil bagian dalam pembuatan tiga buah lagu yang disusun dalam satu album bertajuk “Owa dan Hutan…

11 Dec

Asian Primate Symposium 2024: A Memorable Experience

Narasi: Alina Simokar (Alumni ITB dan penerima beasiswa penelitian KIARA) The 9th Asian Primate Symposium 2024 dilaksanakan pada 23-27 November 2024 di Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Sumatra Utara, Indonesia. APS merupakan kegiatan yang melibatkan berbagai komunitas dan peneliti yang bergerak dalam studi dan konservasi primata Asia. APS tahun ini memiliki tema “Living in Harmony with Primates” dengan berbagai topik mengenai…