We are excited to introduce the four exceptional individuals selected as the YSKI Impact Fellows, chosen from a highly competitive pool of alumni applicants for their strong commitment to sustainable development, environmental economics, and community empowerment.

Background: A Region of Rich Resources and Deep Traditions Located in West Kalimantan, Sintang Regency spans approximately 21,000 square kilometers and is home to over 438,000 people. It holds significant natural assets: 1.3 million hectares of forest, rich biodiversity in national parks, and abundant freshwater systems, including rivers and lakes that sustain traditional livelihoods. The region is also culturally rich, with communities like the Dayak and Malay maintaining strong spiritual and practical ties to the land.

Background The Asmat Regency is one of four regencies in South Papua, an Indonesian province with abundant natural resources, among them tropical forest ecosystems, fisheries, mining, and inland aquatic ecosystems. Natural resource management and economic development are some of the key challenges facing the region and are often assumed to be in opposition to each other. 

Since we launched our programs in Indonesia in 2015, demand continues to grow for CSF’s unique approach to training and capacity building.

Call for Applications Training of Trainers (ToT) Bandung, 5 - 9 August 2024   YAYASAN STRATEGI KONSERVASI INDONESIA / CSF INDONESIA 

 

In the heart of West Borneo lies Sintang Regency, a region deeply committed to sustainable development and the protection of its precious ecosystems for the welfare of its people. With the invaluable support of various Conservation Non-Governmental Organizations (CSOs) like WWF-Indonesia, Sintang Fresh-Water Care, and Alam Kapuas Raya, the local government has taken significant steps to safeguard its natural treasures.

For the last five years, CSF Indonesia has been at the forefront of conservation efforts in Sintang, working tirelessly to implement a sustainable development plan for the Indonesian province. Sintang’s local government has recently embraced more regulations for conservation with their adoption of Regent Regulations No. 66/2019 on the Sustainable Sintang Action Plan (RAD-SL). In collaboration with CSF Indonesia, the Sintang government has been striving to build a robust economy while safeguarding its natural resources and the environment.  

As CSF Indonesia continues its journey as a steadfast partner of the Sintang Government in their quest to achieve the Green Sintang sustainable development vision by 2030, our efforts have garnered recognition from the government and civil society organizations across Indonesia. In July, CSF Indonesia (YSKI), was invited to the General Meeting of Members by the Sustainable District Forum (LTKL) and received three prestigious awards acknowledging our dedication to supporting and facilitating positive changes in Sintang District over the past five years.

“I can bring my ecological knowledge and the economic aspect to the people and brings out the numbers for the people to further improve their livelihoods" - Citra Septiani - Researcher and 2023 Course Participant