
Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN) is an Indonesian non-profit organization dedicated to environmental conservation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable natural resource management. As an affiliate of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), YKAN collaborates with government agencies, local communities, and private sectors to promote climate resilience and ecosystem sustainability.
YKAN works to protect Indonesia’s rich biodiversity, focusing on marine conservation, forest restoration, and sustainable fisheries. The organization supports protected area management, habitat restoration, and climate adaptation strategies to ensure long-term environmental sustainability.
YKAN integrates conservation with local economic development, empowering indigenous and coastal communities through sustainable livelihoods, eco-tourism, and climate-smart agriculture. It promotes nature-based solutions to balance economic growth with environmental protection.
Through research, data-driven solutions, and policy recommendations, YKAN supports evidence-based environmental governance. It works with government bodies and stakeholders to strengthen climate policies, conservation laws, and ecosystem restoration programs.
By fostering collaborative conservation efforts, YKAN plays a vital role in preserving Indonesia’s natural heritage while promoting sustainable development for future generations.