Government and Conservation Institutions Draft Strategy to Prevent Javan Hawk-Eagle Extinction

Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry, in collaboration with conservation organizations and the private sector, is embarking on a new decade-long strategy to safeguard the Javan hawk-eagle. This initiative, spanning from 2026 to 2036, aims to bolster protection for a national wildlife symbol currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

The Javan hawk-eagle faces severe threats, including illegal hunting and trade, extensive habitat loss, and the escalating impacts of climate change. Recognizing the urgency, a Conservation Strategy and Action Plan (CSAP) meeting was convened in Bogor from July 23-24, 2026. This gathering brought together over 100 participants from government bodies, research institutions, universities, civil society organizations, international agencies, and private companies.

Ahmad Munawir, Director of Species and Genetic Conservation at the Ministry of Forestry, stated that the 2026-2036 CSAP for the Javan hawk-eagle will serve as the national guideline for protecting this species endemic to Java and Bali. He emphasized that the strategy is designed not only to guide the conservation of this particular raptor but also to function as a model for the protection of other endangered birds of prey across Indonesia.

"The Javan hawk-eagle CSAP is not just a guide for one species, but will be a model and a major driver for the preservation policy of all endangered raptor species in the archipelago," Munawir said. The development process is grounded in scientific evidence, participatory approaches, and a focus on measurable outcomes. This effort aligns with the implementation of Ministerial Decree No. 322 of 2026 and supports Indonesia's commitments to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Indonesian Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (IBSAP) 2025–2045.