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NABU is active in South East Asia and Central Asia: We implement nature conservation projects in both regions

Amfibi di Pulau Jawa - book cover

Publication about amphibians of Java


To advocate for amphibians and boost environmental education, NABU has helped a dedicated amphibian conservation team to publish the book "Amfibi di Pulau Jawa": The focus is on the amphibians of Java. The book is published in Indonesian language. A translation into English is being worked on.

Orders can be made through the Burung Indonesia bookshop.

Click here to order the publication

South East Asia

With four terrestrial biodiversity hotspots and the coral triangle as the epicentre of marine biodiversity South-East Asia is one of the megadiverse regions in the world. By rapid economic development and a steady increase of human population of now nearly 1 billion people, Southeast Asia's biodiversity faces multiple threats, while the region is particularly vulnerable to climate change, pandemics and natural desasters. Since 2008, NABU is actively engaged for the human population and nature in the region. In Indonesia, NABU and its partners focus on protecting and restoring landscape-scale rainforests on Sumatra and Sulawesi. This is not only a globally relevant climate change mitigation measure, but also helps sustaining the livelihood of indigenous communities directly depending on the forest.


Central Asia

The widely diverse habitat types of Central Asia – ranging from ice-capped high mountains to hot sandy deserts – harbour a great number of unique species. The Tian Shan, or Heavenly Mountains, with their highly specialised fauna and flora are a global hotspot of species diversity. NABU has been active on the ground since the 1990s to protect those threatened paradises of nature. Beside species conservation projects targeting the likes of the snow leopard, saiga, or striped hyena, the establishment of protected areas and the promotion of ecotourism have been cornerstones of NABU’s work in Central Asia. In this way, conservation profits people, too.


NABU on the ground in Asia

Click the locations in below map to find out where and how NABU is active in Asia.

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Hornbill in Hutan Harapan, Indonesia - photo: Tom Kirschey / NABU
Hutan Harapan

Hutan Harapan (Indonesian: forest of hope) is a tropical secondary lowland forest in Sumatra, Indonesia, and one of our most precious conservation and restoration programs. The forest represents about one fifth of all remaining lowland forest on Sumatra. more →

Endangered beauty: the Banggai cardinalfish is endemic to the Banggai Archipelago and threatened by overfishing and habitat loss. - photo: mirecca/ adobe.stock.com
Sustainable fisheries management

The marine biodiversity of the Coral Triangle is threatened by overfishing and habitat degradation. We support coastal communities of the Banggai Islands to secure their livelihoods through sustainable fishing practices in line with the Marine Protected Area. more →

Mangroves and their ecosystem services are indispensable for Indonesia/'s coastal communities. - photo: Burung Indonesia/ Dian Kusdini
Mangrove conservation in Indonesia

Mangroves and their ecosystem services are indispensable for Indonesia's coastal communities. However, the country experiences alarming rates of mangrove loss. In Sulawesi, we support mangrove conservation and identify areas suitable for restoration. more →

Snow leopards are the only big cats that cannot roar - photo: Andy Fabian
Protecting snow leopards

Snow leopards are among the most endangered big cats on earth. Only 4,000 to 6,400 animals now live in the wild. NABU has been committed to the survival of snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan since 1999 and has extended its commitment to Tajikistan, Pakistan and Nepal. more →

Saiga antelopes prefer temperate steppes and semi-deserts - photo: shutterstock/Victor Tyakht
Return of the saiga antelope

Saiga antelopes are part of the steppe, just as bison are part of the prairie. Yet this rare animal only survives in five areas in Asia. NABU is helping to preserve the saiga in Kazakhstan with projects for community-based conservation and environmental education. more →

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Overview of our focus regions - photo: Adobe Stock / vegofox
Focus Regions

All over the world biodiversity is at risk, and with it the quality of people’s life. Nature conservation must overcome borders. Together with international partners NABU is active in these regions: Europe, Africa, Central Asia, South Eath Asia and Caucasus. more →

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The 2030 agenda of the UN

By active voluntary work on the ground, national and international projects and lobbying, NABU contributes to the achievement of the SDGs.

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