HAkA strives to strengthen the protection, conservation and restoration of Aceh's remaining forests and focuses on the Leuser Ecosystem (KEL). We actively promote the importance of KEL as one of the key landscapes for nature-based solutions.
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HAkA strives to strengthen the protection, conservation and restoration of Aceh's remaining forests and focuses on the Leuser Ecosystem (KEL) from existing threats. We actively promote the importance of KEL as one of the key landscapes for nature-based solutions.
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Working Hours : Mon-Friday, 09am-5pm
Copyright © 2026. All Rights Reserved.
HAkA strives to strengthen the protection, conservation and restoration of Aceh's remaining forests and focuses on the Leuser Ecosystem (KEL). We actively promote the importance of KEL as one of the key landscapes for nature-based solutions.
Always get the latest information, Join us !
Working Hours : Mon-Friday, 09am-5pm
Copyright HAkA © 2026. All Rights Reserved.
Field Stories
Deadly Floods

Devastating cyclonic floods hit Aceh and other areas of Sumatra on 26 November 2025. Vast areas have been inundated, major bridges and roads collapsed and thousands of people are impacted.

Tropical Cyclone
Senyar

Tropical Cyclone Senyar was a rare and deadly tropical cyclone that struck Peninsular Malaysia, Southern Thailand, and Sumatra, Indonesia in November 2025.

Conditions of
Deforestation

Accumulated deforestation in Aceh over the past 30 years has reached over 700,000 hectares. This ongoing deforestation has significantly increased the frequency of flooding in Aceh.

When the Storm Hits

Tropical Cyclone Senyar Lands in Aceh

The HAkA team was working in the field around the Leuser Ecosystem when Tropical Cyclone Senyar approached Aceh. Some were organizing the Nenggeri Linge Festival in Linge, Central Aceh. Some of the team were also gathering input from the field regarding the development of the Leuser Ecosystem's ecotourism master plan.

Efforts to Open Isolation

Linge Village Road Access Cut Off

After extreme rains hit central and eastern Aceh, their force destroyed roads and bridges. Many roads collapsed, flooding occurred, hillsides collapsed, and bridges were cut off. The HAkA team continued its struggle to reach rescue workers from the isolated area. The HAkA secretary and several other stranded team members walked tens of kilometers to Takengon to seek assistance and evacuate.

To be continued....

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