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Using religion in tiger conservation

By amyvangelderBlog, Lingkar

Since 2020, our implementing partners, Lingkar Inisiatif, have targeted illegal forest hunting using a religious approach. Fatwa MUI No. 04/2012, issued by the Indonesian Ulema Council, prohibits the hunting and...

31st May 2024

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From poachers to protectors

By amyvangelderBlog, Lingkar, News

In a country where there is no ‘parole’ system, post-release supervision or ‘care in the community’ scheme for ex-offenders, the 'guardianship' program launched in Sumatra during 2020 provides vital support...

22nd June 2022

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Snares claim the lives of three Sumatran tigers

By amyvangelderBlog, FFI, Lingkar, News

Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers were found dead near an oil palm plantation in Aceh province on the Sumatran Island of Indonesia after being trapped by snares. On the 24th...

29th April 2022

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Auckland Zoo funds tiger conservation

By amyvangelderLingkar, News

Auckland Zoo funds wild tiger conservation for the 15th year! We're delighted to announce that Auckland Zoo has continued their support of wild tiger conservation with a donation of NZ$20,000....

31st August 2021

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Lingkar Institute – protecting the Sumatran tiger

By estherconwayLingkar, News

This latest project report shows how Lingkar Institute has shown resilience and adaptability in protecting the Sumatran tiger in the face of the coronavirus pandemic in Indonesia. The project team...

14th April 2021

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Lingkar Institute report

By estherconwayLingkar, News

Mentoring hunters and recidivists (previous offenders) is just one of the activities included in this latest Lingkar Institute report. Lingkar Institute follow the premise that Islamic values can be used...

30th September 2020

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Auckland Zoo fund Lingkar Institute

By estherconwayLingkar, News

We're delighted to announce that Auckland Zoo will once again support the work of Lingkar Institute with a donation to WildCats of NZ$20,000. The Auckland Zoo Conservation Fund has been...

17th August 2020

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Lingkar Institute forest-edge communities

By estherconwayLingkar, News

Forest-edge communities in Bengkulu, to the east of Kerinci Seblat National Park (the second largest Protected Area in Indonesia), have been identified as hunting hotspots. It is here that the...

25th February 2020

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Lingkar Institute-Wildlife and Islamic Values

By estherconwayLingkar, News

Lingkar Institute's recent interim report tells of its activities working in communities in Benkulu, South Sumatra, where they are using wildlife and Islamic values and perspectives to build conservation awareness....

9th October 2019

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Lingkar Institute in Bengkulu Sumatra

By estherconwayLingkar, News

Read about the problems caused when the patrol came across this homemade gun in a poacher's camp. Lingkar Institute has reported on its activities carried out in Bengkulu, Sumatra during...

3rd April 2019

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