Dr. Iding A. Haidir
Wildlife Conservationist
(Forum HarimauKita)
Title: Wildlife in a Changing Landscape: Science-Driven Conservation, Human Conflict & Habitat Futures in Indonesia
“Wildlife in a Changing Landscape” explores how science-based conservation can guide Indonesia’s response to habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. Dr. Iding A. Haidir highlights the use of ecological data, community engagement, and adaptive management to secure resilient habitats where people and wildlife coexist sustainably.
Dr. David Meyer / Dr. Scott Edwards
Environmental Finance Expert
(Conservation Finance Alliance (CFA) / Conservation Strategy Fund (CSF))
Title: Financing Nature’s Future: Unlocking Conservation Capital, Markets & Impact in Indonesia
“Financing Nature’s Future” focuses on mobilizing investment and market innovation to support biodiversity and sustainable landscapes in Indonesia. By linking conservation goals with financial mechanisms and impact-driven markets, it reframes nature as an asset—fueling restoration, resilience, and inclusive green growth.
Mr. Silverius Oscar Unggul
Activist on Community Forestry
(Yayasan IAR Indonesia)
Title: Empowering communities, transforming forests: local-led models for biodiversity, climate and livelihoods
“Empowering Communities, Transforming Forests” highlights how local stewardship can restore ecosystems and sustain livelihoods. Through community forestry and sustainable enterprises, Silverius Oscar Unggul shows that empowering people to manage their forests creates lasting benefits for biodiversity, climate, and rural prosperity.
Dr. Nicolas J. Deere
Conservation Biologist
(University of Kent, United Kingdom)
Title: Wildlife Under Pressure: Data-Driven Conservation in Human-Modified Tropical Landscapes
“Wildlife Under Pressure” examines how science and technology can guide conservation in human-altered tropical landscapes. Dr. Nicolas J. Deere demonstrates how data from camera traps, remote sensing, and ecological modelling helps identify critical habitats, manage fragmentation, and design smarter land-use strategies that balance biodiversity with development.
Dr. Gretchen C. Daily
Co-founder of Natural Capital Project (Stanford University, USA)
Title: Valuing Nature’s Capital: Integrating Ecosystem Services, Policy & Finance for Biodiversity Futures
“Valuing Nature’s Capital” explores how recognizing ecosystems as economic assets can transform policy and finance. Dr. Gretchen C. Daily highlights how integrating ecosystem services into decision-making enables sustainable development that protects biodiversity while supporting human well-being.
Ms. Louisa Castledine
Advocate for Marine Conservation
(Aliansi Masyarakat Cook's Island)
Title: Islands of Tomorrow: Indigenous Ocean Stewardship, Biodiversity Resilience & Blue Economy Futures
“Islands of Tomorrow” explores how Indigenous ocean stewardship drives biodiversity resilience and sustainable blue economies. Louisa Castledine highlights the Cook Islands’ model, where cultural values, community leadership, and marine protection unite to secure both ecological and economic futures.
Prof. M. Adly Rahandi Lubis
Forest-product Technologist
(The National Research & Innovation Agency)
Title: Bio-Innovation in the Forested Landscape: From Biomass to Sustainable Products & Ecosystem Value
“Bio-Innovation in the Forested Landscape” explores how forest biomass can drive sustainable industry and conservation. Dr. Muhammad Adly Rahandi Lubis highlights innovations in eco-friendly materials and bioproducts that turn forests into hubs of green technology, linking biodiversity, economy, and community welfare.
Ms. Ristika Putri Istanti
Strategic Planner
(Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari, LTKL)
Title: Jurisdictional Journeys: Multi-Stakeholder Governance, Biodiversity & Green Economy in Sustainable Districts
“Jurisdictional Journeys” showcases how Indonesia’s sustainable districts unite government, communities, and business to balance biodiversity and development. Through multi-stakeholder governance and green economy innovation, these districts protect vital ecosystems while advancing inclusive, nature-based prosperity.
Ms. Natalia Atuesta
Environmental Engineer
(Conservation International)
Title: Nature Markets & Well-being: Scaling Biodiversity Value Through Business, Policy & Community Action
“Nature Markets & Well-being” explores how biodiversity can drive sustainable growth. Natalia Atuesta highlights how business innovation, supportive policies, and community action can create markets that value nature—linking ecosystem protection with economic prosperity and human well-being.