Policy Briefs

Saturday, 16 May 2026
Examining the Position and Recognition of Indigenous Peoples and Their Rights in the KSDAHE Bill
The KSDAHE Bill enters the 2023 National Legislation Program to replace Law 5/1990. Discusses authority, participation, funding, and sanctions. However, indigenous recognition remains conditional and full participation is not yet accommodated.

Saturday, 16 May 2026
Considering the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework to support rights-based conservation approaches and conservation practices by indigenous communities in Indonesia
KM-GBF is an opportunity to promote inclusive, fair, and sustainable conservation in Indonesia. The KSDAHE Bill can adopt it to strengthen the role of indigenous and local communities in preserving biodiversity.

Saturday, 16 May 2026
The Necessity of Human Rights-Based Conservation
The KSDAHE Bill has the potential to strengthen conservation, but it does not yet emphasize human rights. Conservation areas are living spaces for communities. Policies need to ensure human rights to prevent exclusion in the name of conservation.

Saturday, 16 May 2026
Eight Crucial Notes on the Draft Amendment to KSDAHE
The Living Planet & IUCN 2022 report shows a biodiversity crisis: wildlife populations have declined by 69% globally. In Indonesia, 1,225 species are threatened with extinction due to land exploitation, climate change, and IUUF.

Tuesday, 31 Jan 2023
Seven Notes on Improving the KSDAHE Bill for Strengthening the Role and Participation of Communities in Conservation Implementation
The KSDAHE Bill brings positive aspects but remains state-centered. There is a need to strengthen the role of indigenous and local communities as the main actors in conservation through seven policy improvement points.