Approaches

Our approaches of advocacy, research, community engagement, education, and capacity building as a deliberate, evidence-based process designed to influence decision-makers, shape public opinion, and drive policy change.

IMA has represented Indonesia in various international forums; including UNPFII (UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Peoples Issues) 2023 in New York, USA, appointed as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) observer supported by the Indonesian Ministry of Law and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2025, and speak as an expert on Environmental crimes at Intergovernmental Expert Group (IEG) meeting held by UNODC, Vienna, Austria, as of July 2025 and as received as accredited observer in London, UK at IPBES (the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) forum in 2026.

Mandate

We promote and protect the interest and well-being of the Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples with due regard to their beliefs, customs traditions, and indigenous institutions.

Mission

A trusted partner and lead advocate of Indigenous Cultural Communities /Indigenous Peoples in upholding their rights and well-being as anchored in international human rights law with the foundational document is the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) adopted in 2007.

Our International Networks/Coalitions includes:

• The Coalition for Human Rights in Development

• International Indigenous Women's Forum (FIMI)

• Equator Initiative (UNDP)

• Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI)

• The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)

• The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)

• Accountability Counsel

• Bank Climate Advocates

Project Experiences

We undertake Diverse Activities aimed at cultural preservation & community empowerment

Cultural & Nature Heritage Education

To preserve biodiversity, sacred sites & traditional knowledge for future generations

Empowering Indigenous Rights

Active advocacy, legal protection of ancestral lands & marine ecosystem and ensuring Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in all projects affecting their territories

To investigate interactions, communication & perceptions across different cultures to foster mutual respect, improve global collaboration & minimize conflict.

Conducting Intercultural Research

Our Publications

Women and Vulnerable Groups Need Extra Protection in Sumatra's Flash Flood Disaster Risk Reduction

https://www.academia.edu/145325974/Women_and_Vulnerable_Groups_Need_Extra_Protection_in_Sumatras_Flash_Flood_Disaster_Risk_Reduction

Policy Brief Indigenous Peoples' Initiatives-Inisiasi Masyarakat Adat (IMA) regarding the Impacts of PLTU Teluk Sepang, Bengkulu, Indonesia

https://www.academia.edu/143307440/Policy_Brief_Indigenous_Peoples_Initiatives_Inisiasi_Masyarakat_Adat_IMA_regarding_the_Impacts_of_PLTU_Teluk_Sepang_Bengkulu_Indonesia

Strengthening the Sea Guardians in Eradicating Illegal Fishing

https://www.academia.edu/144928628/Strengthening_the_Sea_Guardians_in_Eradicating_Illegal_Fishing

The race to halt forest crimes

https://observerid.com/the-race-to-halt-forest-crimes/

Empowering communities in fighting fishery crimes

https://observerid.com/empowering-communities-in-fighting-fishery-crimes/

Eco Project, a wolf in sheep’s clothing?

https://observerid.com/eco-project-a-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing/

Empowering indigenous and local communities to protect wildlife

https://observerid.com/empowering-indigenous-and-local-communities-to-protect-wildlife/

Climate disinformation and Indigenous Peoples

https://observerid.com/climate-disinformation-and-indigenous-peoples/

Recognizing traditional knowledge implies strengthening the nation’s cultural identity

https://observerid.com/recognizing-traditional-knowledge-implies-strengthening-the-nations-cultural-identity/

Our Works