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Letter from the Papuan People’s Assembly

IWOULD LIKE to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Conservation International (CI) for its hard work and devotion in making The Ecology of Papua available. The knowledge presented in these volumes, the last to be released in the Ecology of Indonesia series, represents a significant contribution to efforts made by various local, national, and international institutions and agencies to conserve the biological diversity of this part of the world for future generations.

This book will, we hope, also expand readers’ horizons and further their understanding of Papua’s extraordinary diversity and its wide variety of natural ecosystems. These natural treasures need to be properly preserved and managed to prevent their depletion, especially from unwise and inappropriate use of our unique resources. Furthermore, it is my hope that the information on the ecology and biodiversity of Papua presented in this book will significantly contribute to establishing and strengthening awareness and responsibility among various individuals and groups in Papua and in Indonesia to participate in a worldwide movement to conserve this part of the world’s heritage to guarantee a sustainable global future for Papuans and humans in general.

Many people and individuals, as well as institutions in Indonesia and abroad under the lead of CI, have contributed significantly and in various ways toward the creation of this book. On behalf of the Papua People’s Assembly (Majelis Rakyat Papua–MRP), then, I would like to thank Conservation International, which has taken the lead throughout each stage of this process—from the collection and compilation of information to the publication process that finally made this book available. This achievement exemplifies CI’s sincere devotion and strong commitment to conserving Papua’s biodiversity, which it has demonstrated throughout its presence in Papua. I would also like to thank the University of Cenderawasih and Harvard University for their significant contributions in making this book available. My deepest gratitude also goes to all chapter authors, as without their contributions this book would never have been possible.

In conclusion, allow me on behalf of the Papua People’s Assembly to offer our support for future efforts made by CI in its mission to enhance conservation efforts locally and nationally as well as globally, and through its various programs to conserve the biodiversity of Papua as part of our planet’s last heritages. This is vital for the well-being, prosperity, and sustainable existence of human beings on this planet—particularly Papuans—the indigenous people of this land of Papua.

Dr. Agus Alue Alua, M. Th.

Chair, Papua People’s Assembly