โ€œPreserving Wallacean Fauna for a Sustainable Futureโ€

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Masyarakat Zoologi Wallacea (MZW) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity across Sulawesi, Maluku, Nusa Tenggara, and nearby islands.

Wallacea's unique ecosystems, home to remarkable biodiversity, face threats from deforestation, habitat destruction, and unsustainable practices. Our mission is to safeguard these invaluable landscapes and species, but we can't do it alone. Discover how you can join us in preserving this extraordinary region for future generations.

Masyarakat Zoologi Wallacea (MZW) aims to be a forum for conservation activists and science-based education. MZW has three main active fields of work: research, conservation, and education

IUCN Save Our Species webinar: Safeguarding freshwater species through collective action

We believe in doing things differentlyโ€”with intention, with passion, and with people at the center of it all. Every detail here reflects that mindset.

Conservation of Endemic Caridina Shrimp from Lake Poso

We believe in doing things differentlyโ€”with intention, with passion, and with people at the center of it all. Every detail here reflects that mindset.

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Learn about our mission, approach, and the impactful results of our conservation efforts in protecting Wallacea's unique biodiversity.

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Ready to make a difference? Join us as a supporter of our mission or actively participate in our conservation efforts.

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