Kandelia Alam

Restoring mangrove ecosystems for climate resilience and community empowerment, PT Kandelia Alam (KLIA) is dedicated to revitalizing coastal ecosystems in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The project focuses on biodiversity protection, carbon sequestration, and sustainable livelihoods through community-led business models. Located in a tropical wet climate with high annual rainfall, the landscape features coastal mangroves, estuarine mudflats, and adjacent rainforests, creating a rich and dynamic environment. Through ecological restoration and sustainable development, KLIA strengthens climate resilience while empowering local communities to thrive.

Biodiversity

This project area harbours rich biodiversity, comprising 187 plant species and 175 animal species. Most importantly, this ecosystem supports one plant species classified as Critically Endangered and three species classified as Vulnerable. Seven animal species classified as Endangered, along with eight animal species that are Vulnerable, according to the IUCN Red List.

Endangered Species (Fauna):

Vulnerable Species (Fauna):

Macaca nemestrina
Trachypithecus cristatus
Cervus unicolor
Lutrogale perspicillata
Helarctos malayanus
Buceros rhinoceros
Brevitrygon heterura
Chiloscyllium indicum

Endangered Species (Flora):

Community Impact

Livelihoods: Farmer, Fishing, aquaculture, non-timber products

We believe in the symbiotic relationship between ecological health and community well-being. By integrating sustainable practices, we aim to provide new avenues for livelihoods, equipping locals with the skills and resources to thrive harmoniously with their natural surroundings.

Community Programs:
Training, Workshops

Training on Environmentally Friendly Land Utilization and Management e.g.: organic farming and compost utilization.
Literacy and financial management training.
Product quality improvement and packaging training.
Sustainable ecotourism development training.
Craft and Skills Training for Women.
Community-based Business Development.
Land-based Conflict Resolution Training.

Community Programs:
Training, Workshops

Training on Environmentally Friendly Land Utilization and Management e.g.: organic farming and compost utilization.
Literacy and financial management training.
Product quality improvement and packaging training.
Sustainable ecotourism development training.
Craft and Skills Training for Women.
Community-based Business Development.
Land-based Conflict Resolution Training.

Potential Commodities / Businesses:

Horticultural Development:

Plant Nursery:

Silvofishery:

Mangrove Ecotourism

Cultivation of vegetables and watermelons to support camp sustenance and supply to the
Pontianak market.

Mangrove and fruit plant cultivation by the Village Forest Management Group.

Sustainable farming of Tirus fish (Otolithoides sp.), mangrove crabs (Scylla cerrata), and Kapah clams (Polymesoda sp.) in mangrove-friendly environments.

Potential Commodities / Businesses:

Plant Nursery:

Silvofishery:

Mangrove Ecotourism

Liberica Coffee
(Coffea liberica)

Mangrove and fruit plant cultivation by the Village Forest Management Group.

Sustainable farming of Tirus fish (Otolithoides sp.), mangrove crabs (Scylla cerrata), and Kapah clams (Polymesoda sp.) in mangrove-friendly environments.

Potential Commodities / Businesses:

Silvofishery:

Mangrove Ecotourism

Liberica Coffee
(Coffea liberica)

Wild Caught Seafood:

Sustainable farming of Tirus fish (Otolithoides sp.), mangrove crabs (Scylla cerrata), and Kapah clams (Polymesoda sp.) in mangrove-friendly environments.

Fish, shrimp, and mangrove crabs
(Scylla serrata).

Potential Commodities / Businesses:

Mangrove Ecotourism

Liberica Coffee
(Coffea liberica)

Wild Caught Seafood:

Non-Timber Forest
Products (NTFPs):

Fish, shrimp, and mangrove crabs
(Scylla serrata).

Mangrove Tea & Herbal Tea: Jeruju tea and mangrove tea production.

Potential Commodities / Businesses:

Liberica Coffee
(Coffea liberica)

Wild-Caught Seafood:

Non-Timber Forest
Products (NTFPs):

Mangrove Tea & Herbal Tea: Jeruju tea and mangrove tea production.

Fish, shrimp, and mangrove crabs
(Scylla serrata).

Honey Production: Wild honey and stingless bee honey.

Potential Commodities / Businesses:

Horticultural Development:

Non-Timber Forest
Products (NTFPs):

Wild-Caught Seafood:

Cultivation of vegetables and watermelons to support camp sustenance and supply to the
Pontianak market.

Honey Production: Wild honey and stingless bee honey.

Mangrove Tea & Herbal Tea: Jeruju tea and mangrove tea production.

Fish, shrimp, and mangrove crabs
(Scylla serrata).

Potential Commodities / Businesses:

Horticultural Development:

Non-Timber Forest
Products (NTFPs):

Plant Nursery:

Cultivation of vegetables and watermelons to support camp sustenance and supply to the
Pontianak market.

Mangrove Tea & Herbal Tea: Jeruju tea and mangrove tea production.

Honey Production: Wild honey and stingless bee honey.

Mangrove and fruit plant cultivation by the Village Forest Management Group.

Potential Commodities / Businesses:

Horticultural Development:

Plant Nursery:

Silvofishery:

Non-Timber Forest
Products (NTFPs):

Cultivation of vegetables and watermelons to support camp sustenance and supply to the
Pontianak market.

Mangrove and fruit plant cultivation by the Village Forest Management Group.

Sustainable farming of Tirus fish (Otolithoides sp.), mangrove crabs (Scylla cerrata), and Kapah clams (Polymesoda sp.) in mangrove-friendly environments.

Mangrove Tea & Herbal Tea: Jeruju tea and mangrove tea production.

Kandelia Alam

Endangered Species (Fauna):

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