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About InaBCRU

InaBCRU is an organization dedicated to the preservation of bats in Indonesia through research, education, conservation and collaboration with various parties.

Bat research in field

About Us

Building the Future of Conservation

InaBCRU is an organization dedicated to the preservation of bats in Indonesia through research, education, conservation and collaboration with various parties.

Founded on February 5, 2025 in Yogyakarta

AHU-0009178.AH.01.07.TAHUN 2025

Vision

Vision

To become the premier platform in Indonesia for bat research and conservation that contributes to the balance and harmony of human life and the environment.

Mission

Mission

Build close, sustainable, and organized networks of collaboration among researchers, observers, and practitioners of bat conservation in Indonesia.

Conduct systematic and scientific research, study, and development of bat science to support its preservation.

Implement wise bat and habitat conservation to maintain sustainability and biodiversity.

Build a comprehensive database of Indonesian bats.

Disseminate information on bat research and conservation efforts to the wider public.

Develop human resource capacity and provide policy advocacy recommendations related to bats and their habitats.

Our Team

The People Behind InaBCRU

Executive Board

Sigit Wiantoro, Ph.D.

Sigit Wiantoro, Ph.D.

Director

Maria Suhatri, S.Si

Maria Suhatri, S.Si

Executive Secretary

Fauzan Rizky Pamungkas, S.Si

Fauzan Rizky Pamungkas, S.Si

Treasurer

Research Division

Ellena Yusti, M.Si

Ellena Yusti, M.Si

Chief of Research

Conservation Division

Edi Dwi Atmaja, S.Si., M.Psi.

Edi Dwi Atmaja, S.Si., M.Psi.

Chief of Conservation

Education and Capacity Building Division

Dr. Tatag Bagus Putra Prakarsa, M.Sc

Dr. Tatag Bagus Putra Prakarsa, M.Sc

Chief of Education and Capacity Building