10 Questions
Berapa persen dari keanekaragaman hayati dunia yang ada di Indonesia?
10%
Apa yang mengancam kelestarian habitat di Indonesia?
Semua di atas
Berapa persen luas daratan Indonesia yang telah dijadikan kawasan konservasi?
15%
Apa tujuan dari program konservasi berbasis masyarakat?
Mengajak masyarakat lokal untuk terlibat dalam konservasi
Status konservasi apa yang dimiliki oleh orang utan dan harimau Sumatera?
Critically Endangered
Apa yang menjadi ancaman terhadap rhinoceros Jawa?
Kehilangan habitat, perburuan, dan ukuran populasi yang terbatas
Apa tujuan dari Konvensi Internasional pada Keanekaragaman Hayati?
Promoting conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
Siapa yang memberikan bimbingan dan dukungan untuk upaya konservasi?
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Apa salah satu tantangan dalam upaya konservasi?
Mengatasi konflik manusia-wildlife
Apa yang perlu dilakukan untuk mendukung upaya konservasi?
Menglibatkan masyarakat lokal dan meningkatkan kesadaran
Study Notes
Importance of Conservation in Indonesia
- Indonesia is home to 10% of the world's biodiversity, with many endemic species found nowhere else on Earth.
- The country's unique geography, comprising over 17,000 islands, supports a vast array of ecosystems, including rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove swamps.
Threats to Conservation
- Deforestation and land conversion: large-scale clearance of forests for agriculture, urbanization, and logging, resulting in habitat loss and fragmentation.
- Hunting and poaching: illegal wildlife trade, especially for species like orangutans, tigers, and elephants.
- Climate change: rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of natural disasters affecting species distribution and survival.
Conservation Efforts
- National parks and protected areas: over 50 national parks and 100 protected areas, covering around 15% of Indonesia's land area.
- Wildlife conservation programs: initiatives focused on protecting specific species, such as the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary and the Orangutan Conservation Program.
- Community-based conservation: involving local communities in conservation efforts, promoting sustainable livelihoods and resource management.
Key Species and Their Status
- Orangutans (Critically Endangered): habitat loss, poaching, and human-orangutan conflict.
- Sumatran Tigers (Critically Endangered): habitat loss, poaching, and human-tiger conflict.
- Javan Rhinoceros (Critically Endangered): habitat loss, poaching, and limited population size.
- Komodo Dragons (Vulnerable): habitat loss, poaching, and human-dragon conflict.
International Collaboration and Agreements
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): regulating international trade of endangered species.
- United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD): promoting conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN): providing guidance and support for conservation efforts.
Challenges and Opportunities
- Ensuring effective law enforcement and policy implementation.
- Addressing human-wildlife conflict and promoting coexistence.
- Engaging local communities and promoting sustainable livelihoods.
- Leveraging technology and innovation for conservation efforts.
- Balancing conservation with economic development and poverty reduction.
Test your knowledge about the importance of conservation in Indonesia, the threats it faces, and the efforts being made to protect the country's unique biodiversity.
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