The inaugural project focuses on whale shark conservation in Indonesia, engaging authorities and communities to develop sustainable ecotourism policies in key habitats like Saleh Bay and West Papua. 

The partnership also aims to raise awareness about marine conservation, strengthen local engagement, and encourage sustainable actions through Ant International’s digital platforms. 

With over 90 million merchants and 1.6 billion digital users, the partnership will leverage Ant’s extensive digital channels to reach global users to motivate them to take sustainable and meaningful actions towards marine conservation. 

By combining CI’s expertise in marine conservation and stakeholder collaboration with Ant International’s extensive technological reach, the initiative seeks to build long-term solutions that protect marine ecosystems, support climate resilience, and improve community livelihoods. 

Ant International and Conservation International teams celebrating their new partnership at the Ant International office in Singapore.

Mochamad Iqbal Herwata, Focal Species Conservation Senior Manager at Conservation International's Indonesian affiliate Konservasi Indonesia, sharing about the importance of conserving whale sharks and their habitats at the Ant International office in Singapore.