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We are dedicated to saving Indonesia's peatlands; they store huge amounts of carbon and are home to many threatened species, such as the Orang utan.

We restore mangrove forests and introduce sustainable shrimp farming in coastal areas, which have suffered degradation. We convince the Government of Indonesia and businesses to join us.

Indonesia is rich in waterbirds; it is home to about 380 species of these wetland dependent bird species. We research, monitor and protect their habitat in Indonesia and along their migration routes (flyways).

The local community is our agent for change. From restoring mangroves to peatland fire brigades; we work through communities and make sure they benefit.

Scientific knowledge is our base. By making sure that this knowledge is in the hands of the decision-makers, we promote wetland conservation at the policy level.

News

May 15, 2013 - Sarasehan Refleksi Pelaksanaan Moratorium Hutan Alam Primer dan Lahan Gambut Indonesia
April 4, 2013 - JOB VACANCY FOR GENERAL DIRECTOR WETLANDS INTERNATIONAL INDONESIA
May 24, 2012 - Welcoming the protection of the Tripa peat swamp (Aceh), fearing for similar cases

Global news


	Indonesian moratorium extended, but peatlands remain threatened

	Mangrove coasts: a muddy story (Part 3)

	Climate change shifting wintering grounds of waterbirds and presents new challenges for their conservation

Publication

Storm Surge Reduction by Mangroves

Mangroves can reduce storm surge water levels by slowing the flow of water and reducing surface waves. Therefore mangroves can potentially play a role in coastal defence and disaster risk reduction, either alone or alongside other risk reduction measures such as early warning systems and engineered coastal defence structures (e.g. sea walls).

Newsletter (Bah. Indonesia)

Warta Konservasi Lahan Basah Vol. 20 No.4 Oktober 2012

Melalui kegiatan yang aktif saat ini dilakukan, WI-IP bersama mitra-mitra terkait terus mencoba berusaha memulihkan dan mengembalikan “kekuatan” ekosistem lahan basah khususnya pesisir melalui kegiatan rehabilitasi kawasan. Secara sinergi, kegiatan rehabilitasi tersebut juga diikuti dengan pengembangan perekonomian masyarakat.

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Wetlands International Indonesia Programme is the Indonesian branch of Wetlands International; the only global non-profit NGO dedicated the to the restoration and conservation of wetlands.