Learn more about the Gerbang Barito REDD+ Project in Indonesia's accomplishments in 2025.

In this Q&A, a community shares his first-hand account of how the Kasigau REDD+ Project has transformed lives in his home region. In the face of global criticism, he saw local community member voices being ignored, which inspired him to produce a community-led film series documenting the project’s real impacts, from education and healthcare to forest protection.

Wildlife Works’ Indonesia Country Director Erlinda Ekaputri’s moving essay on the region's recent floods, and how she finds hope amidst the devastation.

A key activity of the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project is strategically working to prevent uncontained wildfires. Thanks to the dedication and vigilant work of our team on the ground, uncontrolled blazes in the area are rapidly suppressed or prevented in the first place. In this blog Evans Mwachoki, the Deputy Head Ranger, tells the story of a recent fire that the Wildlife Works team quickly suppressed.

In March 2025, severe floods hit villages in South Barito, impacting communities involved in the Gerbang Barito REDD+ Project. Wildlife Works Indonesia responded swiftly, delivering medical care to 400+ people and food aid to 800 households. Despite logistical challenges, the effort showed the strength of local collaboration. The response highlights the group's belief that true forest conservation means supporting communities facing climate-related crises.