.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Harita Nickel's sago conservation area in Kawasi will be fully established and managed by the Kawasi Village Government, placing stewardship of the land directly in the hands of the local community. Harita Nickel and its partners provide technical support, while land rights remain entirely with the community. The company respects and strongly promotes local ownership and stewardship, and coordinates every step of its initiatives with community representatives.
Sago Conservation Area near the New Settlement of Kawasi Village, April 2026.
Over several years, we have established various collaborative initiatives (link 1, link 2), community to support food security and conservation efforts, including the preservation of sago areas.
Sago Conservation Outreach by BKSDA, attended by the Village Government, community members, and traditional leaders of Kawasi Village, April 2026.
Preliminary Sago Study in Kawasi conducted with academic experts, August 2025.
The formal establishment of the sago conservation area will bring together key stakeholders for close collaboration and coordination with the Village Government, including the Region I Conservation Section of Ternate, the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) of Maluku, the Ministry of Forestry, and Harita Nickel. This collaborative approach reflects our long-term commitment to environmental preservation and meaningful community partnership.
Discussion between the Kawasi Village traditional leader and the Head of BKSDA Maluku regarding the protection and management of the Sago Heritage area, April 2026.
To ensure the program is grounded in science, Harita Nickel will work with national sago experts to conduct studies on the enrichment and sustainable management of the sago conservation area. Alongside this research, the company will organize sago processing training for community members — building local capacity and skills to make the most of the region's natural resources for generations to come.