02/10/2025
In Way Kambas National Park, Lampung, more than 30 villages co-exist with the Sumatran elephant 🐘. For generations, people and elephants have lived side by side — but today this balance is under threat.
Elephants face extinction due to human–wildlife conflict and poaching. Many times, elephants wander into farmland, damaging crops that villagers depend on. This creates tension, frustration, and sometimes tragedy for both sides.
During our visit to the Way Kambas Rescue Center, we saw firsthand the elephants that have been saved. Their survival depends not just on rangers and rescue efforts, but also on how we finance protection for our national parks.
Through KIBAR project, we are exploring long-term, sustainable financing models — from results-based payments and wildlife bonds, to eco-tourism and CSR mechanisms. These pilots aim to create a future where both communities and wildlife can thrive, with lessons that can be scaled across Indonesia and beyond.
This initiative was launched on 30 August, alongside the UK Special Representative for Nature Ruth Davis and Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni, reflecting the strong partnership between the UK and Indonesia. Proud to see GGGI Indonesia supporting the Ministry of Forestry Kementerian Kehutanan Republik Indonesia as implementation partner, with funding from UK in Indonesia - British Embassy Jakarta . 🌍💚
I am truly excited about what’s next — and what we can achieve together to protect our natural heritage, strengthen livelihoods, and build a model of harmony between people and wildlife.