Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN) is a non-profit organization which was established in Indonesia in 2014.
With the mission to protect lands and waters on which all life depends, YKAN provides innovative solutions for realizing harmony between people and nature, through effective management, non-confrontational approaches, and building collaborative partnerships with all stakeholders for a sustainable Indonesia.
We continue to collaborate with TNC in developing conservation programs, including by developing innovative conservation approaches, conducting scientific studies, and sharing lessons learned.
Values of YKAN
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Respect for People, Communities and Cultures
Enduring conservation success depends on the active involvement of people and partners whose lives and livelihoods are linked to the natural systems we seek to conserve. We respect the needs, values and traditions of local communities and cultures, and we forge relationships based on mutual benefit and trust.
Achievements in 2021
YKAN and partners are working together to support the Indonesian government in conserving and protecting nature, as well as creating innovations to support our conservation mission.
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6M ha
of Marine Protected Area
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14 companies
have joined the Fisheries Improvement Project
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500 ha of mangrove
in three locations developed integration plan
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6 villages
in Rote and Berau were supported in developing sustainable seaweed farming and mangrove ponds
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10.4 M ha
of sustainaible forest management in East and North Kalimantan.
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150 villages
in Kalimantan have adopted SIGAP approach
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200+
have joined Green Growth Compact
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417 ha
of high conservation value area in East Kalimantan which is allocated for oil palm plantation
Vision and Mission
To create a prosperous Indonesia, maintaining a balance between human needs and the sustainability of nature for current and future generations. YKAN’s mission is to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends.
