Creating and Communicating Sustainable Impact, Together.
About Us
We contribute relentlessly to achieve sustainable development goals in Indonesia.
We are committed to the sustainable development in Indonesia to protect the environment in compatible with economic development to reduce inequality, poverty, improving high-quality health and education.
Our mission is to utilize communication platform, supported with data and research, to strengthen the value of democracy and diversity, achieve equality, reduce injustice, and preserve the environment.
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We drive change and creating impact through strategic communication in sustainable development.
Eco-tourism and Social Forestry as Best Practice of Circular Economy
YBDI enhances the capacity of Social Forestry Business Groups by providing training about social forestry products in ecotourism sector.
Read moreSustainability Index as A Reference for Policy-Making
YBDI produce Sustainability Index for Indonesian cities and corporates in achieving environmental sustainability.
Read moreInfluencing Electrification of Public Transportation
YBDI support reducing emissions from transportation sectors by electrification and organizing FGDs with various stakeholders.
Read moreSupporting Palm Oil Moratorium to Prevent Forest and Land Use
YBDI support palm oil moratorium in Riau and West Kalimantan to reduce land and forest use.
Read moreThe Team Behind Our Work
ADVISORY BOARD
Metta Dharmasaputra is the founder of YBDI and Katadata, a leading media company in Indonesia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he specializes in economics, business, and investigative reporting. He's known for exposing one of Indonesia's largest tax scandals and has earned prestigious awards for his work.
METTA DHARMASAPUTRA
Advisory Board
Ade Wahjudi is a founder of YBDI and Katadata. Before founding Katadata, he served as Program Manager in 68H Radio News (KBR), the largest radio in Indonesia that has more than 900 radio networks in 33 provinces in the country and dozens of Asian countries.
ADE WAHJUDI
Advisory Board
EXECUTIVE BOARD
YENNY BACHTIAR
Executive Director
Yenny has over 20 years of experience in human resources. She has held key roles including Training & Recruitment Supervisor at Tempo Inti Media, HR & GA Manager and Senior Manager at ILCS and Toyo Seal Indonesia, and Vice President of Business Service at Katadata.
Heri Susanto has over 20 years of experience in media and research, focusing on economics and business. He has held key positions in various media outlets and worked at a Singapore-based business research company and Independent Research and Advisory Indonesia (IRAI) before joining Katadata.
HERI SUSANTO
Program Director
MAULINA ULFA
Program Manager
Maulina Ulfa have background as researcher and communication strategist. She specializes in data analysis and strategic communication, contributing to various projects that involve insightful research and effective messaging. Her expertise helps in shaping communication strategies and providing valuable data-driven insights.
Jeany Hartriani is Co-Initiator and Manager of Katadata Green, the leading sustainability platform hub in Indonesia. She specializes in developing communication strategist and multistakeholder collaborator with focus on the green economy and sustainable development.
JEANY HARTRIANI
Co-Initiator and Manager of Katadata Green
FITRIA NURHAYATI
Researcher, Communication Strategist
Fitria Nurhayati is a communication strategist and researcher, responsible for creating and implementing communication strategies. Her focus is on Forest and Land Use (FOLU), Sustainable Palm Oil, and Clean Transportation.
HANNA FARAH VANIA
Researcher, Communication Strategist
Hanna Farah Vania is a communication strategist and researcher with more than 5 years of experience. She focuses on SDGs, Climate Mitigation, Energy Transition, environmental initiatives and corporate sustainability. She also invited at COP28 2023 at Dubai, UAE to prepare special report about Indonesia climate transition.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Our Program
We focus on strategic communication and policy advocacy based on data and research in sustainability development.
How We Work
We conduct research activities, data literacy, policy analysis, advocacy and training
We are committed to expanding collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders to transform innovative ideas into actionable initiatives and drive meaningful policy change.
Farah Sofa
Program Officer Ford Foundation
Katadata ESG Index | Download Report
Katadata ESG Index adalah penilaian independen terkait kinerja keberlanjutan pada perusahaan publik yang tercatat di Bursa Efek Indonesia dan beberapa perusahaan negara (BUMN) yang berkontribusi besar terhadap perekonomian Indonesia.
Stories from the Field | Read all stories
Perhutanan Sosial: Komitmen Menjaga Hutan Lestari dan Sejahterakan Masyarakat
Pengelolaan hutan lestari demi kesejahteraan masyarakat, keseimbangan lingkungan dan dinamika sosial budaya
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Pesona Ekowisata
Kompilasi ekowisata berbasis perhutanan sosial pada berbagai lokasi di Indonesia. Menyajikan keindahan destinasi wisata alam sekaligus cerita inspiratif masyarakat lokal.
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Setahun Moratorium, Menuju Perbaikan Tata Kelola Sawit
Sempat menjadi primadona bagi perekonomian, industri sawit menghadapi berbagai tantangan, utamanya tantangan lingkungan. apakah moratorium menjadi jawaban?
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