An Indonesian Sunrise The sun rises over the karst mountains and rainforest of East Kalimantan, Borneo © Peter Larson/Arhaus
The incredible rainforests of Borneo, Indonesia, are some of the most species-rich and biodiverse in the world.
TNC is teaming up with Arhaus, whose extraordinary generosity will have outsized impacts in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. Arhaus’s transformative gift will enable us to further assist TNC’s Indonesian affiliate Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN) in its efforts to support the Indonesian Government, companies and communities to protect and sustainably manage the forests in Kalimantan, Borneo.
The oldest tropical forests on Earth
Indonesian Borneo’s forests are more than 140 million years old. And though they only cover about 1% of Earth’s surface, their biodiversity is staggering, housing 10% of the world’s plants, 16% of reptiles and amphibians, 17% of birds and 12% of mammals, including the iconic and critically endangered orangutan. Learn more about TNC’s innovative work in Borneo.
“The amount of good things that come out of protecting these rainforests is just unimaginable.”
John Reed, CEO & Co-founder, Arhaus
“Arhaus has been an unbelievable partner—investing in us to really work with the local communities, on the ground, to ensure that we can protect these ecosystems for the future.”
Jen Morris, CEO, The Nature Conservancy
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The Nature Conservancy in Indonesia
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A Jurisdictional Approach to Accelerate Sustainable Forestry and Tackle Climate Change at Scale
Jurisdictions can help Indonesia develop a more comprehensive approach to reducing emissions caused by deforestation at a scale that matters.
Indonesia's Iconic Orangutans
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Indonesia Forests
We are working at all levels to propel sustainable development and responsible forestry efforts.