About Us
The People Fish and Forest (PFF) Indonesia specialises in forest landscape restoration and conservation to support community livelihoods that depend on healthy ecosystems, particularly aquaculture, fisheries, and agriculture.
PFF Indonesia was established in 2015 by a group of environmental professionals who believe that there is always a win-win solution between conservation and utilization of ecosystems that will benefit both environment and livelihoods.
To reach its aims, PFF Indonesia is working with the Government, communities, and private sectors, to improve aquaculture, fisheries, and agricultural practises through action research, policies development, and direct assistance to community and private sectors.
PFF Indonesia staffs and researchers have long working experiences, manage complex environmental projects with government, private sectors, and communities, publish scientific reports in high-quality journals, and have established national and international networks in conservation and wise use of ecosystems.
Meet Our Team
We a group of environmental professionals
Our team members have experience working with various national and international organisations, commercial fisheries and aquacultures, national and local governments across Indonesia. We are also supported by a pool of independent experts working on a tailor-made team to meet the unique project challenges.
MUHAMMAD ILMAN
Ilman serves in a voluntary capacity as the Chair of Advisory Board, assisting the team to meet organization goal and facilitating collaboration with the private sectors and government institutions. He has over 20 years’ experience working with commercial seafood industries, international conservation organizations, fisheries and aquaculture eco-certifications. Ilman has PhD in environmental management from the University of Queensland, Australia.
SUSAN LUSIANA, MSc.
Susan has Master’s Degrees in environmental management from the University of Queensland Australia and La Sapienza University, Italy. Her work mostly to manage program helping rural agriculture and aquaculture farmers to improve their livelihoods to meet global certification principles.
RAGIL SATRIYO GUMILANG, MS.
Ragil is a wetlands biodiversity expert with more than 10 years of experience leading works on biodiversity inventory and management; coastal ecosystems restoration and biodiversity environmental impact assessment (BEIA). Ragil has a Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management from IPB University Bogor.
ZIA UL-HAQ, MS.
Muhammad Zia Ul-Haq is a specialist in fisheries and aquaculture project development, feasibility studies, and participatory social impact assessment (pSIA). He holds a Master’s Degree in coastal resources management from IPB University Bogor.
ERY GUSMAN, PhD CANDIDATE
Ery is an aquaculture expert with more than 15 years’ experience in research and teaching on aquaculture management, water quality, fish disease, and environmental impact assessment. Ery is currently finalizing his Doctoral Degree on Aquaculture at Brawijaya University.
ASWIN RAHADIAN, PhD CANDIDATE
Aswin has more than 14 years of experience in forestry, remote sensing and GIS on natural resources and environmental management, research and studies related to sustainable forest & environmental management, forest resources inventory, geospatial modelling, spatial planning, land change dynamic, tropical forest rehabilitation and restoration, peatland, coastal and marine, limnology, climate, and advocations for strengthening geospatial policies, and community development. Aswin is currently finalizing his Doctoral Degree on Natural Resources and Environmental Management Science, IPB University.
ITA SUALIA
Ita Sualia assists PFF Indonesia as a researcher on the issues of wetlands environment, aquaculture, and climate change. Ita has a Master’s Degree in Coastal and Marine Resources Management from IPB University Bogor, Indonesia.
ZULQARNAIN ASSIDDIQI
Zulqarnain (Zul) has more than 13 years of experience on biodiversity inventory and monitoring, including tiger monitoring in Kerinci Seblat landscape. He conducts research on wild animal reservoirs for infectious diseases reduction, and has experience in facilitating natural resources management and conservation in rural areas. Zul is a Master Degree student in Forestry Science, Faculty of Forestry of Gadjah Mada University.
NISRINA ARIFAH
Nisrina provides support for research activity: collecting biophysical samples, measuring water quality, and taking notes during interviews. Nisrina has an A.Md (Associate Degree) from the Aquaculture Technology and Management of IPB University. She has extensive experience in managing Vannamei shrimp farm and hatchery.
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Our Partners
Our partners and clients were the Governments, NGOs, and Private Sectors including the Government of Tarakan City, WWF US, Blueyou Switzerland, PT. Bumi Menara Internusa (BMI) and PT. Ketah Makmur, East Java; PT. CP Prima South Sumatra and PT. Central Pertiwi Bahari Lampung; PT. Delta Guna Sukses (DGS) East Java and PT. Mega Marine Pride, East Java; and others in Banyuwangi, Situbondo, Jember East Java; Pandeglang West Java, and Tarakan East Kalimantan.
