YKAN staff
Photo caption The YKAN Staff Gathering is a moment of togetherness to strengthen bonds, unwind, and boost the spirit of collaboration in protecting Indonesia’s nature. © YKAN

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 nature and humans, through effective management, non-confrontational approaches, and building collaborative partnerships with all stakeholders for a sustainable Indonesia.

Strong Team, Real Impact Our staff and managers from across Indonesia gathered in Jakarta for a training session on Highly Effective Teams (HET). This session strengthened our abilities in collaboration, leadership, and cross-team project management to support conservation impact.

YKAN Values

We uphold the core values that are part of the way our organization works:

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    Integrity Beyond Reproach

    We will meet the highest ethical and professional standards in all of our organizational endeavors, and, in doing so, we hold ourselves accountable to our mission and the public.

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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 all and forge relationships based on mutual benefit and trust.

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    Commitment to Diversity

    We recognize that conservation is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of widely diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We will recruit and develop staff to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization.

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    One Conservancy

    Our strength and vitality lie in being one organization working together in local places and across borders to achieve our global mission. We value the collective and collaborative efforts that are so essential to our success.

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    Tangible Lasting Results

    We use the best available science, a creative spirit, and a non-confrontational approach to craft innovative solutions to complex conservation problems at scales that matter and in ways that will endure.

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During my eight years at YKAN, I learned that work can align with one's life values. With the support of great leaders and colleagues, I was able to grow, learn, and contribute to meaningful environmental conservation efforts.

Finance & Operations Coordinator | Berau

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