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June marked a vibrant mid-year chapter for our conservation journey, filled with collaborative efforts, scientific exploration, and meaningful public engagement. From community awards to DNA sampling in the wild, the month brought together people, ideas, and actions that underscore the heart of what we do—protecting biodiversity through shared responsibility.
We were honored to be selected as the Best Community 2025 #VoicefortheVoiceless at the Communication Awards 2025, hosted by Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. This recognition celebrated our participation in discussions about public awareness and animal welfare, including a segment titled “Sengsu: Tong Seng Anjing“, where we joined forces with various organizations such as KSHK (Kelompok Studi Hewan Kesayangan), DMFI (Dog Meat Free Indonesia), Animal Friends Jogja, and students who care deeply about animal rights and ethical treatment. This moment reinforced the importance of community-driven dialogue in addressing complex conservation challenges.
We also continued our scientific efforts through a turtle sampling project, financially supported by Nordens Ark and conducted in collaboration with Konklusi Indonesia, as part of a long-term initiative to strengthen the genetic understanding of the critically endangered Malayan Giant Turtle (Orlitia borneensis). As part of this work, our colleague from Konklusi spent two weeks in the field across East, Central, and South Kalimantan collecting DNA samples—critical data that will inform future conservation strategies for this elusive and critically endangered freshwater turtle.
Preparations were also made for further collaboration through meetings with partners such as Tebat Rasau representatives and Reciprocal YSEALI, focusing on an upcoming awareness activity for fishermen in Sungai Lenggang, Belitung, scheduled for July. This outreach aims to engage local fishing communities in understanding the conservation importance of freshwater ecosystems, especially the protection of critically endangered species like the Malayan Giant Turtle (Orlitia borneensis). This initiative is part of a broader project to promote community-based conservation and develop long-term strategies for species protection and sustainable resource use in the region.
Also in June, our team joined a knowledge enrichment session delivered by BRIN (Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency), featuring two key topics: River Ecology and Plant Identification. This session was designed to strengthen the scientific understanding of WRC Jogja staff while also welcoming participants from several of our partner organizations. By bringing together conservation practitioners from different backgrounds, the session fostered cross-organizational learning and encouraged deeper appreciation for the ecological relationships that support biodiversity in freshwater and terrestrial habitats.
Each of these activities reflects our ongoing mission at WRC Jogja: to protect wildlife, support research, and foster partnerships that lead to meaningful change. We’re grateful for the trust and collaboration from our partners, researchers, students, and communities who walk this journey with us.
