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In early May, the Wildlife Rescue Centre (WRC) Jogja team conducted a survey in Tebat Rasau, East Belitung, to plan the implementation of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and training scheduled for July. This survey marks the beginning of Phase II of our species conservation action collaboration on Belitung Island, Sumatra, Indonesia.
May was a busy month with several key activities involving government and conservation organizations. The WRC Jogja was invited to the first public consultation by the DIY Water Resources Council, focusing on community and business roles in water resource management. Held at the Yogyakarta Public Works, Housing, and Mineral Resources Department, the event featured presentations on the council’s profile and testimonies from Java Learning Center. We used this opportunity to network with various organizations, private tourism companies, and local government officials in Yogyakarta.
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry hosted a socialization event on Indonesia’s Forestry and Other Land Use (FOLU) Net Sink 2030 plan for climate change mitigation. The event, held at the Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta Ballroom, allowed us to attend alongside representatives from various Yogyakarta government departments. The presentation covered the ministry’s strategies for increasing carbon reserves through biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, and regional planning. This motivated us to focus on restoring lands to create safe and suitable habitats for diverse flora and fauna in the future.
Continuing from routine checks done in February 2024, we conducted another routine examination for Malayan Giant turtles (Orlitia borneensis) in May. This activity involved the WRC Jogja team, with medical support from Gembira Loka Zoo and several intern students from the zoo.
During this relocation period, WRC Jogja is focusing on capacity building through various trainings. The goal is to ensure that when our site is ready, our staff will be well-prepared with enhanced knowledge. In May, Cisca Nurfiaini, our Operational Manager, was selected to join the Training ASAP Women in Conservation Visible Leadership Program. This program began with a five-day pre-retreat in Cambodia, attended by 15 participants from Southeast Asia, featuring introductions and various training activities.
We also became members of the World Federation for Animals (WFA) in May. Founded in 2020, WFA is an organization representing animal protection NGOs at national, regional, and international levels. Joining WFA aims to expand our network and build support systems for animal welfare advocates. This membership will enable us to engage more effectively in policy initiatives and biodiversity conservation, aligning with our goals of promoting animal welfare.
Additionally, in May, one of our Communication Associates and veterinarians, drh. Amanda Yonica, gave a lecture on wildlife rescue at the Orphanage Center (Panti Asuhan) Sinar Melati, organized by KSSL-FKH UGM. This event aimed to raise awareness about wildlife conservation among children at the orphanage.
In summary, May 2024 was a month of significant activities, networking, and capacity building for WRC Jogja. Each event contributed to advancing our conservation mission and expanding our impact in the field.
