Gender Equality: A Path to Sustainability
We view gender equality not only as a human right but also as an essential condition for achieving sustainable development. Research shows that when women are given equal access to resources and decision-making spaces, the outcome is not only improved family well-being but also better environmental outcomes.
Unfortunately, many environmental policies and projects in Indonesia and globally still overlook gender issues. As a result, women are often left behind in natural resource management and in decision-making processes that affect their lives.
This is where WRI steps in. We strive to make gender equality a standard practice in every environmental initiative. Examples include:
- Integrating women's safety and the perspectives of persons with disabilities into the planning of public facilities.
- Promoting equality principles in inclusive development through participatory democracy programs.
- Ensuring gender representation in public forums and events, with clear guidance for our staff and partners.
In this way, we want to ensure that sustainability is not only for some people, but for everyone.
Indigenous Peoples' Rights: Voices That Must Be Heard
Customary land and forests are not only living spaces; they are sources of identity, culture, and livelihoods for indigenous peoples in Indonesia. Furthermore, customary territories provide essential ecosystem services that sustain all of us — from carbon sequestration to biodiversity conservation.
However, in reality, the rights of indigenous peoples are often marginalized. For this reason, WRI Indonesia works to elevate the value of community land and to amplify the voices of the people who live there.
We conduct research, develop tools for participatory mapping, and support policy mechanisms that ensure the involvement of indigenous communities in every decision that affects them.
For us, sustainability can only be achieved if indigenous peoples are given equal space to protect and manage their territories.
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Integrity is the foundation of all our work. WRI Indonesia upholds strict ethical standards, ensuring that every action we take is conducted with responsibility and transparency.
We are committed to building a fair, inclusive, and open working environment where everyone feels safe to speak up. We believe that honest and open communication is the key to preventing and resolving any potential violations.
WRI Indonesia provides reporting channels for anyone who wishes to report suspected violations of the Code of Conduct, the Anti‑Bribery and Corruption Policy, as well as the Reporting Guidelines for ethical breaches or other WRI policies. Reports may include issues such as bullying, harassment, discrimination, conflicts of interest, theft, fraud, document falsification, or other inappropriate behavior.
All reports will be taken seriously and handled confidentially and, where requested, anonymously. Reports that are proven to be false, deliberately malicious, or misleading will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action against the reporter.