Kaleka (formerly Yayasan Inobu) is an Indonesian, non-profit organization that strives towards the sustainable management of Indonesia’s landscapes and seascapes for the benefit of local and indigenous communities. Founded in 2014, with over 72 staff now, its staff represent the diversity of peoples in the Indonesian archipelago, all committed to upholding human rights and protecting the environment. Kaleka’s thematic strengths are in the areas of sustainable sourcing, conservation and restoration, agri-food systems, community development, and environmental and social governance.

At the heart of Kaleka’s approach is the concept of Collaborative, Action Research. Before commencing any work, it works with its partners, including the government at the national and sub-national levels, civil society organizations, producer, manufacturing and consumer-facing companies, universities, farmers, and local communities, to identify their priorities. Through researching best practices in science, while incorporating local and indigenous knowledge, it tests, implements, evaluates, and refines innovations. This approach ensures the acceptability and relevance of interventions to local partners while also allowing it to scale nationally.