WE LEARN

Science is at the root of all we do.

why we monitor

By continuously tracking changes in biodiversity, habitat and threats, we can measure the success of our projects. This allows us to adapt and change so all our conservation has maximum impact.

world class science

Our team is made up of local and international conservation experts. We facilitate world-leading research with Indonesian and international universities.

MAJOR PROJECTS

UNCOVERING THE SECRETS OF BORNEO'S WILD CATS

We use camera traps to gather data on the five wild cat species of Borneo, offering crucial insights into their lives.

ORANGUTAN & GIBBON STUDIES

We conduct two of the world’s longest running wild primate research projects, helping us gain a deeper understanding to inform their protection

FOREST HEALTH

We track forest health and biodiversity to measure the impact of our conservation work.

KEY SCIENCE IMPACT

Orangutans

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The largest protected population on Earth.

IUCN Red List assessments

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Our learnings have helped determine conservation statuses for key species.

University partnerships

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with world-class scientific research institutions.

LEARNING IN ACTION

STORIES

Education, Wildlife
- January 31, 2022

Popy’s Adventure #3

POPY’S ADVENTURE #3 POPY MEETS OBO As sunlight fell through cracks in the trees and the morning’s dew began to evaporate, Popy and her mother

Education
- January 27, 2022

Popy’s Adventure #2

POPY BUILDS A NEST As the sun continued its westward crawl and the day’s colours slowly began to fade, Popy and her mother picked out

Education
- November 25, 2021

Popy’s Adventure #1

THE FOREST GARDENERS The sun’s rays filter through gaps in the canopy, sporadically illuminating the forest floor. In a tall tree, Popy, a young orangutan,

Conservation
- July 19, 2021

Menjalankan Konservasi Taman Nasional Sebangau Bersama Masyarakat

Taman Nasional Sebangau (TNS) merupakan salah satu kawasan konservasi dengan hutan rawa gambut tropika tersisa dan penting di Kalimantan, bahkan dunia. Keberadaan kawasan seluas ±

Conservation, Rainforests
- June 7, 2025

25 Years of Protecting

The Borneo Nature Foundation (BNF) was founded 25 years ago to champion the protection of the Sebangau peat-swamp rainforest in southern Borneo. This forest harbours

News
- May 19, 2025

2025 field courses are now live!

Experience Borneo’s rainforest for real this summer. Our field courses are back! Gain first-hand insight into tropical peat-swamp rainforest with world-leading scientists and field experts.

Camera Traps, Conservation, Scientific Research
- April 12, 2025

25 Years of Learning

We exist because of scientific research. BNF (or The Orangutan Tropical Peatland Project, as we were then known) was formed 25 years ago off the

Conservation
- April 12, 2025

25 Years of Borneo Nature Foundation

Have you heard? We’re turning 25 this year! By nature's standards, 25 years isn't a long time. In fact, it's not even long enough for

Community Development, Conservation
- March 8, 2025

Women’s welfare and wildlife

In Borneo and around the world, women are a driving force for conservation in their communities. Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the vital

Conservation, Firefighting and Prevention, Rainforests
- March 6, 2025

Peat Power!

Protect Our Peat-Powered Planet Peat is important. Maybe you’ve heard that before, but chances are this knowledge probably hasn’t impacted your day-to-day life much beyond

Conservation, Year Highlights
- February 15, 2025

Could You Be the One (%)?

It’s Valentine’s Day, and Cupid’s not the only matchmaker in town... We’re excited to announce that we’ve joined 1% for the Planet to find our

Conservation, Year Highlights
- February 1, 2025

Best of Borneo Nature Foundation 2024

2024 was a BIG year for us here at BNF – and we've got the numbers to prove it! As our teams forge ahead with

Conservation, Firefighting and Prevention, Rainforests
- November 30, 2024

We give a dam: Here’s why you should too

Conventional wisdom suggests that dams are universally bad for wildlife, that they disrupt natural processes and damage critical wetland ecosystems. However, there are some exceptions

Conservation, Rainforests
- October 2, 2024

Rainforests and You: Make the Connection

It's in your lungs. It's in your fridge, your medicine cabinet and your weather forecast. It affects your life every. single. day. It may be

Uncategorized
- August 29, 2024

TIME TRAVEL WITH US.

Our ’23 Annual Report is out now! A year of connected conservation action all in one place. We won’t lie, 2023 was a trial by

Conservation, Rainforests, Wildlife
- August 24, 2024

Baby Orangutans: A New Hope

Earlier this week we shared the exciting news that three new baby orangutans have been born close to one of our camps in the last