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MATA Nusantara
Our Nature is Our Future
Our Vision
1 in 5 young people struggle with mental health.
Only 50% get the help they need.
OUR VISION
Sustainable management of Indonesia's terrestrial and marine ecosystems through science-based, collaborative, and community-centered approaches, where nature and people thrive together
OUR MISSION
Conservation & Restoration
Climate Action
Protecting and restoring critical ecosystems including mangroves, forests, and coastal habitats
Supporting communities in mitigation and adaptation strategies for climate resilience
Community Empowerment
Sustainable Economy
Building inclusive, self-reliant communities that lead their own development
Advancing green livelihoods and sustainable value chains rooted in local culture
OUR STRATEGY
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Mangrove restoration using EMR methodology
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Biodiversity monitoring and habitat protection
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Climate action and blue carbon initiatives
Environmental Conservation
Environmental Conservation
Creative Economy
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Community-based sustainable livelihoods
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Ecotourism development and management
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Sustainable value chains for local products
Social and Cultural Development
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Indigenous knowledge documentation and integration
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Promoting women's participation in conservation
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Integrating cultural heritage into environmental governance
OUR INITIATIVE
Mangrove Science and Carbon
Mangrove Nusantara advances mangrove conservation through research, monitoring, and science-based management. Our work includes mangrove habitat and structure studies, Mangrove Health Index assessments, rehabilitation monitoring, and blue carbon research to better understand ecosystem health, carbon potential, and climate resilience.
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OUR INITIATIVE
Mangrove Rehabilitation
A 14-hectare restoration area, implemented in partnership with 4 community groups and private sector collaborators. The EMR methodology ensures ecological integrity while community groups lead long-term site monitoring.
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Measuring the Impact of Plastic Removal on Mangroves
This project explores how plastic removal can improve mangrove health, biodiversity, and ecosystem recovery in Indonesia. It combines scientific research and community participation to monitor changes in mangrove ecosystems and generate evidence to support better conservation, waste management, and mangrove restoration.
OUR INITIATIVE
BETA: Belajar Bersama MATA (Learning with MATA)
BETA is an environmental education initiative that introduces children and communities to coastal ecosystems through interactive learning, games, and hands-on activities. The program builds awareness of mangrove ecology, ecosystem benefits, and coastal conservation while encouraging pride in and care for Bali’s coastal environment
Understanding Saltwater Crocodile Populations and Their Mangrove-Associated Habitats
This project studies saltwater crocodiles and their habitats in Sumba. It focuses on local knowledge and experiences, habitat protection, and safer coexistence between people and crocodiles. The project combines research and community participation to support long-term conservation.
Community-Based Mangrove Governance
Participatory research documenting local values, indigenous belief systems (including the Merapu tradition), and customary governance structures. Outputs strengthen village-level conservation policy and inclusive resource management.
Stories from the field, sharing our work, lessons, and the change we create together
For generations, people and crocodiles in Sumba have shared the same rivers, mangroves, and coastal spaces. Local knowledge, cultural beliefs, and customary practices play an important role in shaping this relationship, offering valuable insights for safer coexistence and community-based conservation.
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Sustainable conservation depends on strong community involvement. By building local knowledge and skills in crocodile monitoring, communities in Sumba are becoming active partners in understanding and protecting crocodiles and their habitats.
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Local knowledge and cultural values play an important role in mangrove conservation in Sumba. Communities’ understanding of mangroves, traditional practices, and Marapu values provide a foundation for protecting and sustainably using these ecosystems.
STORIES AND CHANGE
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