Hope on the Horizon: Way Kambas National Park Prepares for the Historic Birth of Two Critically Endangered Sumatran Rhinos
Conservation efforts in Indonesia have received a monumental boost as wildlife authorities announce that two female Sumatran rhinos residing at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS) within Way Kambas National Park…
Efforts to Safeguard the Sumatran Rhino and its Endangered Habitat in the Leuser Ecosystem Complex
The Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis), a species teetering on the precipice of extinction, remains the focal point of an intensive, multi-agency conservation effort within the Leuser Ecosystem Complex (LEC). Spanning…
Inclusive Storytelling for Conservation: Empowering Disabilities in the Fight to Save the Sumatran Elephant
At the Malang Creative Center, a unique scene unfolded recently that bridged the gap between environmental advocacy and social inclusion. Kak Acan, adorned in a vibrant elephant costume, commanded the…
Sumatran Elephant Conservation Strategy 2026-2036: A New Paradigm for Survival Amidst Population Decline
The fate of the Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) has reached a critical juncture, prompting the Indonesian government to launch a comprehensive roadmap designed to halt the species’ precipitous decline.…
Illegal Gold Mining Devastates Jantho Nature Reserve and Threatens Sumatran Orangutan Habitat in Aceh Besar
The integrity of the Jantho Pine Forest Nature Reserve in Aceh Besar, Aceh, is facing an unprecedented crisis as illegal gold mining activities, locally known as PETI (Pertambangan Emas Tanpa…
Sumatran Orangutan Population Declines by Nearly Twenty Percent in One Decade as Habitat Loss and Illegal Trade Persist
In a span of approximately ten years, the dense tropical rainforests of northern Sumatra have witnessed a devastating decline in the population of the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii), with an…
From Captivity to Motherhood: The Birth of Badar Signals Success for Sumatran Orangutan Reintroduction in Aceh’s Jantho Nature Reserve
The discovery of a newborn male Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) in the lush canopy of the Jantho Nature Reserve in Aceh marks a profound milestone for Indonesian wildlife conservation. The…
Sumatran Coalition Demands Total Overhaul of Indonesia Forestry Law Amid Escalating Ecological Crisis and Land Tenure Conflicts
In a decisive move to address the systemic failures of Indonesia’s environmental governance, the Sumatran Regional Coalition has formally urged the national government and the House of Representatives (DPR) to…
LBH Padang Escalates Sumatran Ecological Disaster Case to United Nations Amidst Government Negligence and Systemic Governance Failure
The Padang Legal Aid Institute (LBH Padang) has officially submitted a comprehensive special report to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in early June,…
The Leuser Ecosystem Paradox: Monitoring Sumatran Tiger Populations Amidst Growing Habitat Fragmentation and Human-Wildlife Conflict
The Leuser Ecosystem, a sprawling expanse of tropical rainforest stretching across the provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra, remains the ultimate stronghold for the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), a…
Vanishing Habitats and Escalating Human-Wildlife Conflict Threaten the Survival of the Sumatran Tiger in West Sumatra
The critical state of the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) has reached a precarious tipping point in West Sumatra, where a surge in human-wildlife conflicts is directly linked to the…

















