Introduction

The three orangutan species that live in Indonesia, i.e. Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii), Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus), and tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis), are threatened with extinction. In Borneo, the population of this species has decreased by 50% over the last 60 years (Ancrenaz, et al., 2016). In Sumatra, the population has decreased by 80% in the last 75 years (Singleton, et al., 2017). The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) categorizes it as critical.

One of the main threats to orangutans is hunting and illegal trade.

Law enforcement against hunting and illegal trade has actually increased, at least since the 1990s. However, the reality on the ground that the population density continues to decline indicates that there are many things that need to be improved regarding law enforcement.

Based on the introduction, Auriga Nusantara organized this virtual discussion with the theme Orangutan Conservation and Law Enforcement.

Time and Venue
Monday, December 13, 2021 at 1:30 - 3:30 pm Western Indonesian Time at Auriga Nusantara's Youtube Channel

Speakers

• Aldrianto Priadjati (Ketua Forum Orangutan Indonesia): Kinerja Konservasi Orangutan di Indonesia
• Dr. Sri Suci Utami (Dosen Fakultas Biologi Universitas Nasional): Status Populasi dan Ancaman Orangutan di Indonesia
• Ode K. (Manager Wildlife Protection Unit - International Animal Rescue): Potret Perdagangan Ilegal Satwa Liar dan Penegakan Hukumnya
• Roni Saputra (Auriga Nusantara): Pemulihan Satwa dan Ekosistemnya Melalui Pendekatan Hukum