The Indonesian archipelago is home to a globally significant number of bird species, including endemics, but also holds the highest number of globally threatened species. The Helmeted Hornbill crisis in 2013, followed by the songbird crisis, are serious portraits of bird conservation issues in Indonesia. This talk will describe the journey of Indonesian bird conservation, which continues to fight against species extinction and map a better future for Indonesia's wildlife and people.

Speaker bio

Yokyok (Yoki) Hadiprakarsa is a seasoned wildlife conservation biologist with a tech-savvy approach and over 20 years of experience in spearheading conservation efforts throughout Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Currently serving as Director for the Forestry Program for Rekam Nusantara Foundation, Yoki is an alumnus of the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources. Yoki’s expertise in wildlife conservation has been instrumental in various projects with international organizations like UNDP, SNV, MCA-I and USAID. A passionate hornbill conservationist, he has initiated numerous projects to protect these birds and combat their illegal trade, notably through CITES. Yoki holds key positions in the Indonesian Ornithologists' Union, the IUCN SSC Hornbill Specialist Group, and the IUCN SSC Indonesia Species Specialist Group. He co-founded the Rekam Nusantara Foundation, which aims to better understand Indonesia through science-based approaches.