In the heart of West Borneo lies Sintang Regency, a region deeply committed to sustainable development and the protection of its precious ecosystems for the welfare of its people. With the invaluable support of various Conservation Non-Governmental Organizations (CSOs) like WWF-Indonesia, Sintang Fresh-Water Care, and Alam Kapuas Raya, the local government has taken significant steps to safeguard its natural treasures.

For the last five years, CSF Indonesia has been at the forefront of conservation efforts in Sintang, working tirelessly to implement a sustainable development plan for the Indonesian province. Sintang’s local government has recently embraced more regulations for conservation with their adoption of Regent Regulations No. 66/2019 on the Sustainable Sintang Action Plan (RAD-SL). In collaboration with CSF Indonesia, the Sintang government has been striving to build a robust economy while safeguarding its natural resources and the environment.  

As CSF Indonesia continues its journey as a steadfast partner of the Sintang Government in their quest to achieve the Green Sintang sustainable development vision by 2030, our efforts have garnered recognition from the government and civil society organizations across Indonesia. In July, CSF Indonesia (YSKI), was invited to the General Meeting of Members by the Sustainable District Forum (LTKL) and received three prestigious awards acknowledging our dedication to supporting and facilitating positive changes in Sintang District over the past five years.

Conservation Strategy Fund (CSF) has developed a tool to estimate the economic impact of illegal gold mining in Brazil, Colombia and Peru. According to our study, it is estimated that between 2020 and 2022, the economic impact of illegal gold mining along the borders of Peru, Colombia and Brazil was between US$20 million and US$62 million including the monetary estimates of damages in environmental and human health.

Análisis estimó el impacto económico de la minería ilegal de oro en áreas  fronterizas entre Brasil y Colombia. Según estudio, se estima que entre 2020 y  2022, el impacto económico de la presencia de la minería ilegal en áreas de triple frontera de Perú, Colombia y Brasil sería entre 20 a 62 millones de USD.

“I can bring my ecological knowledge and the economic aspect to the people and brings out the numbers for the people to further improve their livelihoods" - Citra Septiani - Researcher and 2023 Course Participant

Since 2018, Conservation Strategy Fund Indonesia (CSF Indonesia) has collaborated with the Sintang Regency to develop Green Sintag, designed to transition West Kalimantan to low-carbon development principles and preserve its local ecosystems by 2030. 

Since 2018, Conservation Strategy Fund Indonesia (CSF Indonesia) has collaborated with the Sintang Regency to develop Green Sintag, designed to transition West Kalimantan to low-carbon development principles and preserve its local ecosystems by 2030. 

In a world that is facing unprecedented environmental challenges, the need for effective communication and knowledge transfer has never been more crucial. As a conservation NGO with a rich history of 25 years, we firmly believe that storytelling is a powerful tool that can inspire change and empower individuals to make a positive impact on our planet.

The Focus Group Discussion’s Participants. Photo by Hasan Adha Fauzi