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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

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

INGATAN AMBU HALIMUN DALAM LEMBARAN KAIN ECOPRINT

INGATAN AMBU HALIMUN DALAM LEMBARAN KAIN ECOPRINT

Ditulis oleh Rakhmi Fitriani (Seniman tekstil dan Arsitek lanskap) Pagi di kampung Citalahab Sentral datang lebih lambat, matahari muncul pada pukul 6.30 dari balik bukit yang diselimuti perkebunan teh. Namun mataharinya juga pulang lebih cepat, ujung hari kampung berada di balik kaki gunung Halimun dan puncak-puncak pohon tua. Kampung Citalahab bersarang dekat sumber air, terbelah oleh sungai yang jernih dan…

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Jejak dari Madagaskar: Catatan Perjalanan di Kongres Internasional Primatologi ke-30

Jejak dari Madagaskar: Catatan Perjalanan di Kongres Internasional Primatologi ke-30

Narasi: Rahayu Oktaviani Madagaskar. Nama yang dulu hanya saya temui di peta dunia, film dokumenter BBC, atau film animasi, kini menjadi latar nyata salah satu pengalaman paling berkesan dalam perjalanan saya sebagai primatologis. Tahun ini,  perhelatan kongres International Primatological Society (IPS) ke-30 dilaksanakan pada tanggal 20-25 Juli 2025 di Antananarivo (Tana), sebuah kota perbukitan di jantung Madagaskar. Di sini, sejarah…

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RASAMALA 2025: Bukan Hanya Berkemah di dalam Tenda, tapi Menyulap Ekosistem Hutan Menjadi Ruang Belajar yang Tak Terbatas 

RASAMALA 2025: Bukan Hanya Berkemah di dalam Tenda, tapi Menyulap Ekosistem Hutan Menjadi Ruang Belajar yang Tak Terbatas 

Narasi oleh: Amin Indra Wahyuni   Tahun 2025 bergulir cepat hingga tibanya bulan juni, bulan di mana ujian semester genap dilaksanakan dan juga libur sekolah bagi siswa sekolah dasar. Tahun ini, KIARA mengembangkan sayap dan komitmen untuk melaksanakan program pendidikan konservasi tidak hanya di dua sekolah seperti tahun lalu, namun ke tiga sekolah dasar di Desa Malasari, diantaranya SDN Rimba Kencana,…

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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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