CSF Indonesia, Yayasan Strategi Konservasi Indonesia (YSKI)

We are proud to introduce the four outstanding individuals selected as YSKI Impact Fellows. Chosen from a highly competitive pool of alumni, these fellows were recognized for their strong commitment to sustainable development, environmental economics, and community empowerment.

This six-month fellowship, launched by CSF Indonesia/Yayasan Strategi Konservasi Indonesia (YSKI), is designed to support alumni as storytellers, connectors, and changemakers. Fellows will promote collaboration, share inspiring stories of impact, and help shape alumni engagement programs. Together, they will strengthen a vibrant community of practice across YSKI’s network of more than 650 environmental leaders by:

• Organizing discussions and knowledge exchanges
• Highlighting peer achievements
• Co-creating content and alumni strategies

In the process, fellows will also enhance their own leadership and technical skills, while gaining a platform to share their ideas and inspire further action in conservation and sustainability. Through this program, YSKI nurtures not only individual leadership, but also an ecosystem of practitioners dedicated to building a sustainable future across Indonesia.

Meet the YSKI Impact Fellows:

Pratita Budi Utami
Lecturer | Tanjungpura University | Pontianak, West Kalimantan

Pratita has dedicated her career to research on coastal resource management and marine economics, with a passion for community-based planning in coastal and small island contexts. She looks forward to strengthening alumni networks and sharing CSF/YSKI tools with her students and partners in West Kalimantan.

“Collaboration, not isolation, is the key to solving environmental challenges.”

Hendriyadi Bahtiar Daeng Sila
S3 Thematic Research Group | Hasanuddin University | Selayar, South Sulawesi

A passionate development practitioner based in Selayar, South Sulawesi, Hendriyadi brings a strong expertise in women’s economic empowerment, community-based conservation, and ecosystem valuation. He integrates economic perspectives into coastal resource management through two roles:

1. Researcher, Seagrass Restoration and Ecosystem Services Research Group (SESREG), Hasanuddin University – supporting multi-stakeholder project design and valuation
2. Community Development Facilitator, Yayasan Econatural Society Indonesia – empowering women in coastal communities through financial literacy and livelihood development

“I believe the integration of economics and conservation can transform how we value our natural resources.”

Maria Magdalena Diana Widiastuti
Lecturer | Musamus University | Merauke, Papua

Maria is a researcher and community development expert with extensive experience in forest valuation, sustainable agriculture, and indigenous economic systems in Papua. As an Impact Fellow, she brings deep local knowledge and a strong commitment to amplifying indigenous voices in natural resource policy and practice.

“Environmental economics gives a platform for the values of indigenous communities to be recognized and respected.”

Saraswati Sisriany
Landscape Architect | Lecturer | Pekanbaru, Riau

Saraswati combines expertise in landscape architecture and spatial planning with research on environmental analysis, ecotourism evaluation, and community-based development. She applies geospatial tools, policy research, and participatory methods to advance sustainable land use and conservation. As an Impact Fellow, she aims to foster knowledge-sharing platforms that connect science, planning, and policy.

“Let’s turn knowledge into action and empower communities to be the agents of sustainable change.”