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March was a month of learning, collaboration, and strengthening conservation efforts through engagement at both local and international levels.
We began the month by participating in Exploring Gender Dynamics in Local Organizations, an event organized by Australian Volunteers. Together with fellow organizations in Yogyakarta, we exchanged experiences and explored how gender equality can be meaningfully integrated into organizational culture while also contributing to broader social awareness and inclusion. The discussions provided valuable perspectives on creating more equitable and effective organizations that are responsive to the diverse communities we serve.
At the same time, our team continued refining our five-year strategic plan. These internal discussions focused on ensuring that our future programs remain relevant, impactful, and aligned with our long-term commitment to biodiversity conservation and the communities we work alongside.
Knowledge sharing and collaboration also extended to the international stage. At the Integrated Conservation of Asian Freshwater Turtles Conference in Hong Kong, organized by Lingnan University, Ocean Park Hong Kong, and Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong, one of our board members, Andreas Bandang, presented findings from our ongoing work on the Orlitia borneensis (Malaysian Giant Turtle). The presentation provided an opportunity to share lessons learned from conservation efforts in Indonesia while strengthening regional partnerships and knowledge exchange for freshwater turtle conservation across Asia.
Investing in the next generation of conservationists is also important. During the World Wildlife Day Regional Youth Symposium 2026, organized by the National Parks Board of Singapore (NParks), Muhammad Ridwan, a veterinary student and volunteer in our Orlitia borneensis genetic project, presented the journey of our initiative and its collaborative approach involving multiple partners. His participation highlighted the important role youth play in advancing conservation research, fostering innovation, and building the leadership needed to address future environmental challenges.
The month concluded with our participation in a two-day workshop on songbird conservation and forest management systems in Java, organized by Burung Indonesia. The workshop explored not only the conservation challenges faced by Indonesia’s songbirds but also the diverse approaches to forest management across the island, including conservation areas, production forests, social forestry initiatives, and community-managed landscapes. These discussions reinforced the understanding that effective species conservation depends on healthy and well-managed habitats and that long-term conservation outcomes can only be achieved through collaboration among governments, local communities, civil society organizations, and private sectors.
Last but not least, we reflected on our journey throughout 2025 by sharing our Annual Report, highlighting key achievements, lessons learned, and the collective impact made possible through the support of our partners, communities, volunteers, and donors. We invite everyone to explore the report and celebrate these milestones with us: Check the Annual Report Link.
Through learning, collaboration, and knowledge exchange, we continue to strengthen our capacity, expand partnerships, and advance conservation solutions that support both biodiversity and the well-being of the communities connected to it.
