What Kaleka does

Kaleka is an Indonesian non-profit foundation (yayasan), founded in 2014 and formerly known as Yayasan Inobu, that drives sustainable management of Indonesia's landscapes and seascapes through a Collaborative Action Research model. It serves smallholder farmers, indigenous and local communities, sub-national governments, and producer/manufacturing companies in the palm oil, patchouli, agroforestry, and non-timber forest product value chains, with a primary operational anchor in Seruyan District, Central Kalimantan — one of three global pilots for the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Jurisdictional Approach to Certification.

Its portfolio combines a district-level jurisdictional platform (the Mosaik Initiative), a village-level incentive mechanism (Gawi Bapakat), district-scale certification support via the Jurisdictional Entity Aspiran (established 2024, 11 members), and technical programs in regenerative agriculture, fire-free practices, and community-based ecosystem restoration. Underlying technology is research-led rather than software-led: geospatial monitoring via a deforestation tracking system built with Nusantara Atlas, indicative HCV mapping (969,691 hectares) with HCV Network, and the TaniBaik digital platform for farmer market access. Operational footprint spans two offices (Denpasar, Bali and Bogor, West Java), 72+ staff, programs in Central Kalimantan, West Papua and surrounding regions, and 403 trained paralegals across 81 villages.

Kaleka is funded primarily through grants and donor support from governments, international development organizations, and multilateral donors; commercial revenue is not a component. The Gawi Bapakat program channels incentives from buyers and trading partners to villages that protect forests and adopt sustainable practices. There is no commercial product pricing; financial sustainability is therefore anchored in continued grant diversification, jurisdictional certification demand (notably from RSPO and EUDR-aligned buyers), and the institutional entrenchment created by 14 issued district regulations in Seruyan.

Name

Kaleka

Legal name

Kaleka

Website

https://kaleka.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kaleka is an Indonesian non-profit (formerly Yayasan Inobu) that uses Collaborative Action Research to deliver district-level sustainability programs — Gawi Bapakat, the Mosaik Initiative, and RSPO Jurisdictional Certification — for smallholder farmers, indigenous communities, sub-national governments, and commodity buyers across Indonesia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (11531), Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Forestry (800), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Forestry & Indigenous Land Stewardship Services (IMAMAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ecosystem Services & Natural Capital Programs (Water, Biodiversity Credits, PES) (IMAMAJAK), Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) Program Development & Administration (AFAMAMAF)

Keywords

• Sustainable agriculture programs
• Jurisdictional certification services
• Community development research
• Forest conservation programs
• Regenerative farming practices

Headquarters

HQ city

Denpasar

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Grants and Donor Funding: Kaleka is a non-profit organization funded primarily through grants and donor funding from governments, international development organizations, and multilateral donors. The organization works with partners including agricultural buyers and trading partners who recognize and reward villages implementing sustainable practices through incentive mechanisms.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kaleka is an Indonesian non-profit organization that delivers collaborative applied research and field programs to protect forests, restore degraded lands, and improve smallholder farmer livelihoods across the Indonesian archipelago. Core offerings include the Mosaik Initiative (district-level jurisdictional sustainability model), Gawi Bapakat (sustainable village platform channeling incentives to conservation-committed communities), Jurisdictional Certification under RSPO principles, and Regenerative Agriculture support for smallholders. Programs also cover fire-free agriculture, community-based ecosystem restoration, and market linkage initiatives such as Papuan Nutmeg.

Product overview

Kaleka operates as a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected sustainability programs centered on the Mosaik Initiative framework. The core offerings include Gawi Bapakat (sustainable village platform), Jurisdictional Certification (RSPO-aligned palm oil certification at district level), and Regenerative Agriculture programs. Supporting programs include TaniBaik digital platform, Fire-free Agriculture Practices, Community-Based Ecosystem Restoration, and market development initiatives like Papuan Nutmeg market linkage. Together, these programs form a district-scale sustainability ecosystem linking government, communities, and markets to protect forests and improve farmer livelihoods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Mosaik Initiative A district-level sustainability model that brings governments, communities, and markets together to protect forests, restore degraded lands, and create responsible commodity landscapes in Kalimantan, Indonesia; one of Kaleka's four strategic initiatives.
• Gawi Bapakat A district-scale sustainability platform representing the Regent and Seruyan District Government's commitment to protect remaining natural forests while restoring degraded lands, channeling incentives from buyers and trading partners to villages and communities willing to participate in conservation and sustainable farming practices.
• Jurisdictional Certification Palm oil commodity certification that applies sustainability principles and criteria at the jurisdictional level, where all actors in the supply chain — including independent farmers, plantations, mills, traders, and middlemen — must meet sustainability standards, facilitated through the Jurisdictional Entity Aspiran.
• Regenerative Agriculture Sustainable agriculture system for smallholder palm oil production that improves soil health, biodiversity, and farmer livelihoods through regenerative practices such as agroforestry and diversified cropping.
• TaniBaik Digital platform that supports sustainable farming practices and market access for farmers in Indonesia, delivered as one of Kaleka's initiatives.
• Fire-free Agriculture Practices Agricultural practices that help farmers avoid forest fires and manage land without burning, supporting the prevention of fire-driven deforestation and peatland emissions.
• Community-Based Ecosystem Restoration Community-led restoration initiatives that engage local communities in restoring degraded ecosystems and protecting forests across Indonesian landscapes.
• Connecting Farmers with Markets (Papuan Nutmeg) Market linkage program that connects Papuan nutmeg farmers with buyers and develops sustainable supply chains for non-timber forest products from West Papua.

Quantifiable outcome

• Smallholder farmers in Seruyan District significantly improved sustainability outcomes through Gawi Bapakat program
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Aspiran (Jurisdictional Entity)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Established in 2024 as the Jurisdictional Entity to coordinate implementation and serve as the RSPO-recognized body representing Seruyan District. Its 11 members include plantation companies, farmer cooperatives, and NGOs including HCV Network and CNV Internationaal. Aspiran facilitates training, land mapping, and audits for companies and smallholders to comply with RSPO certification.
• HCV Network (HCVN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided technical support for finalizing the indicative map of High Conservation Value (HCV) areas covering 969,691 hectares in Seruyan District. These maps guide land-use planning, identifying Go and No-Go zones for oil-palm expansion.
• CNV InternationaalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Aspiran (Jurisdictional Entity), contributing to the district-level coordination of sustainable palm oil certification in Seruyan District alongside plantation companies, farmer cooperatives, and other NGOs.
• Nusantara AtlassupportingTechnology or IntegrationCollaborated with Kaleka to establish a deforestation monitoring system tracking land use changes across Seruyan District, enabling real-time monitoring of forest cover and supporting jurisdictional certification progress.
• Universitas Jenderal SoedirmansupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Kaleka and Universitas Gadjah Mada to provide training for communities on Nypa palm sap tapping and sugar processing techniques, enabling sustainable non-timber forest product development in Sabuai Village.
• Universitas Gadjah MadasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Kaleka and Universitas Jenderal Soedirman to provide training for communities on Nypa palm sap tapping and sugar processing techniques, enabling sustainable non-timber forest product development.
• National Chung Hsing UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerE.A. Lintang Wardyani, a staff member, previously worked as a Teaching & Research Assistant at National Chung Hsing University before joining Kaleka, indicating ongoing academic exchange relationships.
• Forest2020 / UNDP / LAPAN / PPLH IPBsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRizka Iwanda worked on freelance GIS consulting projects with Forest2020, UNDP, LAPAN, and PPLH IPB before joining Kaleka, indicating past project-based partnerships with these organizations.
• National Team for Accelerating Poverty Reduction (TNP2K)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtami Putri Manvi worked as a data analyst at the National Team for Accelerating Poverty Reduction (Vice Presidential Secretariat) before joining Kaleka/Inobu, indicating past collaboration on poverty reduction and rural development.
• Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichael Padmanaba previously worked under the Forest and Environment Program at CIFOR before joining Kaleka. CIFOR is a global forestry research organization working on forest and climate issues relevant to Kaleka's mission.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Solidaridad Network: International civil society organization that supports smallholder farmers and supply chain sustainability across commodities including palm oil in Indonesia. Implements landscape-level programs with comparable community-based methodologies to Kaleka's.
• Proforest: Non-profit consultancy that designs and implements landscape/jurisdictional approaches for sustainable commodity production, including palm oil in Southeast Asia. Operates similar smallholder support and jurisdictional certification programs and shares Kaleka's target buyer segments.
• Earthworm Foundation: Global non-profit working with companies and communities on sustainable supply chains, including palm oil. Operates territorial/jurisdictional approaches in Indonesia and other producing regions with similar community-based and incentive-flow mechanisms to Kaleka's Gawi Bapakat model.
• Daemeter Consulting: Indonesia-based sustainable commodity consultancy specializing in palm oil, forestry, and smallholder engagement. Implements landscape-level approaches and supports companies with similar jurisdictional and supply chain sustainability work as Kaleka.
• Forest Peoples Programme: International non-profit supporting forest-dependent and indigenous peoples' rights, including in Indonesia. Shares Kaleka's emphasis on indigenous recognition, FPIC processes, and community-based natural resource governance.
• HCV Network (HCVN): Non-profit that develops and maintains the High Conservation Value methodology used globally for responsible palm oil production. HCVN is an Aspiran member and provides technical support to Kaleka for the 969,691-hectare HCV mapping in Seruyan.

Broad incumbents

• Conservation International Indonesia: Major global conservation organization with deep Indonesia presence, working on jurisdictional sustainability, forest protection, and community livelihoods. Shares Kaleka's donor ecosystem, with Kaleka Board Member Iman Santoso serving as Conservation International's Senior Terrestrial Policy Adviser.
• WWF Indonesia: Large established conservation non-profit operating in Indonesia across forest, palm oil, and community development programs. Works at jurisdictional and landscape scales with similar donor base and corporate partnerships as Kaleka.
• Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO): Global multi-stakeholder standard-setting body for sustainable palm oil. Seruyan District is one of only three global pilots under RSPO's Jurisdictional Approach, making RSPO the central counterparty for Kaleka's flagship certification work.
• IDH - The Sustainable Trade Initiative: Larger international non-profit that convenes public-private partnerships and convening platforms for sustainable commodities globally. Frequently co-funds and co-implements jurisdictional programs in Indonesia, serving as both a peer and a likely funding partner for Kaleka's work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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