Advancing Eco-Justice
in Bukit Barisan

Our Core Climate Programs

FOLU & Agrarian Justice

FOLU & Agrarian Justice

Protecting the massive green carbon reserves of the Bukit Barisan forests through participatory mapping and securing indigenous land tenure.

Blue Carbon & Coastlines

Blue Carbon & Coastlines

Working alongside traditional fishing communities to restore vital mangrove and seagrass ecosystems for coastal resilience.

Just Green Transition

Just Green Transition

Monitoring large-scale renewable energy projects to enforce Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) and prevent green-grabbing.

Circular Economy

Circular Economy

Empowering indigenous women and youth by developing low-emission organic agriculture and communal agroforestry systems.

“SABUMI BARISAN Foundation acts as a balancing force, ensuring that the global ecological transition does not sacrifice the agrarian and living space rights of local communities.”
Who We Are

Empowering Communities for Eco-Justice in Bukit Barisan.

Yayasan Salingka Bumi Barisan (SABUMI BARISAN Foundation) is a community-based and youth-led non-governmental organization working at the intersection of ecological justice, land tenure, and social inclusivity. We champion a bottom-up approach to climate action, integrating local wisdom with modern science to safeguard living spaces across the Sumatra landscape.

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Community Landscape

Let’s Collaborate

Whether you want to support our initiatives, partner for ecological research, or simply learn more about our work in the Bukit Barisan landscape, our team is ready to connect with you.

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