PERAN INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION (IRF) DALAM UPAYA KONSERVASI BADAK SUMATERA DI INDONESIA

Abstract

The Role of the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) in Sumatran Rhino Conservation Efforts in Indonesia. The aims of this study are: First, to find out the role of the International Rhino Foundation in the conservation of the Sumatran Rhino in Indonesia. Second, to find out the programs carried out by the International Rhino Foundation in the implementation of Sumatran Rhino conservation in Indonesia. Third, to find out more about the development of the Sumatran Rhino population. This research will answer the question of the role of the International Rhino Foundation in Sumatran Rhino Conservation Efforts in Indonesia.

This research is based on the perspective of pluralism and uses the level of group analysis to understand the role of a group with other groups in a particular field. This study used the Non-Governmental Organizations theory. The researcher used a literature study research method by collecting data from books, academic journals, official documents, laws, and also sources from the internet related to research on the Role of the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) in Sumatran Rhino Conservation Efforts in Indonesia.

The results of research on the role of the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) in Sumatran Rhino conservation efforts in Indonesia were described based on NGO theory, where IRF as an implementer, IRF implements the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS), the establishment of the Rhino Protection Unit (RPU), the implementation of the Sumatran Rhino Survival Alliance (SRSA), and implementation of TNWK habitat management. As a catalyst, IRF has a role in inviting local communities to participate in TNWK habitat management and aiding researchers conducting research on the Sumatran rhino. As a partner, IRF plays a role in cooperation in the formation of SRS, RPU, SRSA, and cooperation in habitat management programs.

Keywords: IRF, Sumatran Rhino, conservation, Indonesia.