People behind the progress
Dr. Inda Solina
Sumatra program lead
Community-partnered conservation, landscape connectivity and mentorship
Indonesia
Lasting protection starts with people.
A former S.P.E.C.I.E.S. fellow, Inda studied how oil-palm landscapes affect clouded leopard movement. The Sumatra proposal would support her leadership and create an opportunity to mentor the next local graduate researcher.
Working towards
Lead a community-centred Sumatra phase: expand camera surveys, work with livestock owners on practical protection and mentor a new Indonesian graduate researcher.
Keep expertise in the field
Fund the person. Sustain the work.
Reliable salary support gives conservationists time to build trust, mentor local talent and turn research into practical protection.
The proposed $16,500 Sumatra budget includes a $6,000 contribution towards Inda’s salary and stipend. This is a contribution to the proposed phase—not a verified annual salary target or a statement of funds already raised.
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A clear line from support to progress.
The proposed Sumatra phase would track camera deployment and survey effort, usable wildlife records, community workshops, ranger training and follow-up on livestock protection. These measures would help assess both wildlife evidence and community benefits. A donor-update schedule and individual salary-funding totals still need confirmation.
Where this work takes root
Sumatra
Proposed community conservation phase
A community-led camera-trapping pilot around Ketambe and approximately 40 working cameras in Sumatra provide a foundation for the next phase.
What comes next
The proposed $16,500 phase would support local leadership, a graduate researcher, livestock protection, field travel and additional cameras. The planned October 2026–September 2027 period depends on funding and local agreements.
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