Panut Hadisiswoyo

Panut Hadisiswoyo, the founding director of the Orangutan Information Centre in North Sumatra, discusses the critical status of Sumatran orangutans facing habitat loss and trafficking. He highlights successful community-driven replanting of over 2,400 hectares of rainforest, showcasing local women's involvement. Panut also shares insights on wildlife trafficking laws, human-wildlife conflict, and the challenges posed by development projects. Despite the struggles, he expresses cautious optimism through grassroots initiatives and political support for conservation efforts.