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Profile of Farwiza Farhan, Indonesian Environmental Activist Preserving Nature with Leonardo DiCaprio

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Profile of Farwiza Farhan, Indonesian Environmental Activist Preserving Nature with Leonardo DiCaprio Portrait of Farwiza Farhan, Environmental Activist (Credit: Instagram/diprasetiyono/wiiiiza)

Kapanlagi.com - Farwiza Farhan is an environmental activist from Aceh with a strong dedication to preserving the Leuser Ecosystem. With an academic background in Environmental Management, Farwiza actively campaigns for environmental advocacy and collaborates with international figures, including Leonardo DiCaprio.

In an effort to protect nature, Farwiza Farhan, along with several of her colleagues, founded the Aceh Forest, Nature, and Environment Foundation (HAkA). For her dedication, the woman affectionately known as Wiza has received various awards in the field of nature conservation.

Curious about Farwiza Farhan? Please check out the information about her profile below.

1. Profile of Farwiza Farhan

Farwiza Farhan is an environmental activist from Aceh, born on May 1, 1986, in Banda Aceh. Wiza is the first child of five siblings. Due to various efforts she has made, she was included in the ranks of "influential women in the world" according to TIME Magazine, in the TIME 100 Next 2022 leaders category.

2. Indonesian Environmental Activist

As an Indonesian environmental activist, Farwiza Farhan has a strong commitment to preserving threatened natural ecosystems. Her involvement in environmental issues began through the BBC program "Planet Earth." This is reinforced by her relevant educational background.

3. Studying Environmental Management

Speaking of education, Farwiza Farhan completed her elementary and junior high school in Banda Aceh. When she had to follow her father, who was elected as a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Farwiza Farhan continued her high school education in Bogor.

Next, Farwiza studied Marine Biology at the Universiti Sains Malaysia and pursued a Master's degree in Environmental Management at the University of Queensland, Australia.

4. Forest Conservationist of the Leuser Ecosystem Area

After earning a Master's degree in Environmental Management, Farwiza Farhan became increasingly involved with environmental preservation issues in Aceh. She also joined BPKEL (Leuser Ecosystem Management Agency).

5. Preserving Nature with Leonardo DiCaprio

Farwiza Farhan's hard work has caught the attention of international figures. She is also fighting to preserve the environment alongside the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. This has led international figures to pay attention to the issue of environmental damage in Indonesia.

6. Advocacy Campaign

In addition to taking concrete action as a forest conservationist, Farwiza Farhan also conducts various advocacy campaigns. The movement aims to influence policies and raise public awareness about the importance of nature conservation.

7. List of Awards for Farwiza Farhan

For her impactful efforts, Farwiza Farhan has received various awards, including:

1. Whitley Fund for Nature 2016

2. Future For Nature (FFN) Award 2017

3. Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award 2021 from the Institute of Environment and Sustainability, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), United States

4. TIME 100 Next Emerging Leaders 2022

5. The National Geographic Wayfinder Award 2022

6. Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024

So, that's the profile of Farwiza Farhan, an Indonesian activist who collaborates with Leonardo DiCaprio in efforts to conserve nature. Let's start following news about other inspiring figures, KLover! If not now, when?

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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