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Palka Agra Hayati was established to address the urgent need to protect biodiversity Indonesia’s while strengthening the welfare of local communities. Evolving from an initiative supported by WWF Indonesia, we have grown into a trusted, independent conservation partner that bridges the preservation of ecological values with sustainable development practices.

Entering 2025, we are affirming a new strategic direction by integrating scientific insight with local wisdom. This initiative is led by founders with extensive expertise in community empowerment and natural resource governance. With a core team of nine dedicated professionals, we manage our work with precision, from strategic planning to field implementation.

Legally, we are registered with the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights under Decree No. AHU 0010204.AH.01.04, Year 2020 (established June 30, 2020). Based in Pekanbaru, our current operations focus on the RIMBA Corridor Ecosystem in Central Sumatra, covering the provinces of Riau, Jambi, and West Sumatra.

Our distinct value lies in the founders collective experience-spanning over 25 years-combined with our team’s capability to align global conservation agendas with local realities through an evidence-based approach. We are committed to an ethical, inclusive, and collaborative working culture, striving to realize just and sustainable change for both nature and communities.

Vision

To uphold the sustainability of Indonesia’s biodiversity and natural resources for present and future generations through the integration of conservation efforts and sustainable development

Mission

Facilitate and maintain effective and sustainable protected area
Support government programs in conserving flora and fauna species that require special attention
To advance research in environmental science and sustainable development
Promote development practices that align with the interdependence between human needs and the preservation of natural resources
Support community education by fostering values, ethics, and aesthetics related to the environment, and encouraging public participation in the sustainable management of natural resources
To establish partnerships with governmental and private institutions, both domestic and international, in pursuit of the Foundation’s goals and objectives

Meet Our Team!

Board of Executive

Suhandri

Nur Anam

Yuyu Arlan

El Madia

Deasy Dhamayanti

Board of Supervisory

Drs. Dudi Rufendi

He possesses 25 years of experience in project management, with a specific focus on Natural Resources Management

Sunarto, PhD

He is a member of the IUCN Specialist Groups for Cats, Asian Rhinos, and Asian Elephants. A co-founder of the Sumatran Tiger Forum, he currently serves on its Advisory Board and acts as an advisor to the Indonesian Elephant Conservation Forum. Additionally, he sits on the Board of SCB Indonesia

Dr. Wilson Novarino, M.Si

A lecturer at Andalas University, he specializes in the conservation of endangered Sumatran species

Board of Trustee

Dr. Muhammad Ridwansyah, SE., M.Sc

An Associate Professor at Universitas Jambi, he directs the Center for Business and Investment Planning in Agroindustry and Environment. Beyond academia, he serves as a Financial Analyst for the ADB Carbon Pricing Project and holds board positions at ACEXI and STEM Indonesia. A certified expert in GHG Management and Investment Planning, he specializes in the green and circular economy, consistently bridging academic rigor with practical implementation to address global sustainability challenges

Dr. Fachruddin M. Mangunjaya, M.Si

An environmentalist, author, and Associate Professor, he currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Biology and Agriculture (2024-2028) and Chairman of the Centre for Islamic Studies at Universitas Nasional. Recognized as a pioneer of the environmental movement in the Muslim world, he has championed faith-based conservation since the 1990s. His extensive work includes training over 1,000 clerics to integrate environmental science into religious teachings and effectively bridging spirituality with sustainability

Ir. Anwar Purwoto, M.Sc

Currently serving as the Sumatran Rhino Coordinator for the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), he holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from Griffith University, Brisbane. His professional background bridges the non-profit and public sectors, having previously worked with WWF Indonesia and served early in his career at the Ministry of Forestry