Transforming Forest Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods in Sumatra, Indonesia
Transforming forest conservation and sustainable livelihoods is at the core of our community-led delivery in Sumatra, Indonesia.
Hutanriau Foundation is an independent non-profit organisation working with communities to strengthen equitable land-use governance, restore ecosystems, mitigate human-wildlife conflict, and support sustainable livelihoods. We integrate local knowledge with science, apply safeguards, and improve delivery through evidence-based learning
Independent NGO
established 2015
Community-led approach
FPIC-driven engagement
MEL and safeguards
Evidence-based delivery
Riau-based, Sumatra delivery
Core focus in Riau, selected work in West Sumatra
Impact at a Glance
A snapshot of real-world outcomes from our community-led conservation and sustainable livelihoods work
Transforming forest conservation and sustainable livelihoods
We deliver community-led conservation through five integrated focus areas
Ecosystem restoration
We support restoration planning, local nurseries, planting, maintenance, and survival checks to strengthen ecosystem resilience.
Participatory land governance and FPIC
We support inclusive land-use planning, strengthen local institutions, and reduce conflict through informed participation.
Human–wildlife conflict mitigation
We work with communities and partners to reduce risk and protect both people and wildlife.
Sustainable livelihoods and NTFPs
We support community enterprises, strengthen value chains, and connect groups to markets where relevant.
Evidence and learning for policy and delivery
We produce maps, field evidence, and learning products to improve programme design and partner accountability
How We Work
Our delivery model is community-led and evidence-based, with safeguards and learning built in.
FPIC and Inclusive Engagement
We ensure informed participation and meaningful consent processes, with attention to women, youth, and vulnerable groups
Co-Design and Field Delivery
We co-create solutions with communities and local stakeholders, grounded in local knowledge and field realities
Safeguards and Risk Management
We apply social and environmental safeguards, grievance pathways, and conflict-sensitive approaches to reduce harm and strengthen accountability
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
We track outcomes, verify results, and adapt delivery based on evidence, feedback, and learning cycles
We follow international guidance on FPIC and rights-based community engagement
Featured Programmes
Our programmes are designed for transforming forest conservation and sustainable livelihoods through safeguards, FPIC-led engagement, and evidence-based learning
FPIC and Participatory Planning Delivery
We deliver FPIC-driven engagement, participatory mapping, and inclusive land-use planning, supported by documented feedback and grievance pathways to strengthen equitable decisions and reduce disputes
Restoration Delivery with Verified Survival Audits
We implement community-based restoration from site design and local nurseries to planting, maintenance, and standardised survival audits, enabling transparent verification and adaptive learning
Inclusive Enterprise and Market Linkages for NTFPs
We strengthen community groups and BUMDes, develop green MSMEs, and connect NTFP value chains to markets so economic benefits are durable, inclusive, and aligned with forest protection
