Jatna Supriatna is a renowned biologist and conservationist whose work has been recognized internationally. This is evidenced by his receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award and Leadership on Biodiversity Conservation from Conservation International. The award was presented on February 27 in Bali at an event hosted by Conservation International, where he was present as Vice President, the first Indonesian to lead a conservation program at the organization.

On the same occasion, Jatna Supriatna also received a very special award from researchers from the Primate Specialist Group of the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). In appreciation of his dedication to this field, his name was included in the naming of a new primate species. The new primate species is named Tarsius Supriatnai which was discovered by researchers who are members of the Primate Specialist Group of the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature).

Jatna himself is a researcher who has contributed to the field of conservation for almost 42 years or since 1975. For Jatna’s services in the field of conservation, researchers from the IUCN announced a tribute to Jatna by including Jatna’s name in the naming of the new primate species they discovered.

He said the award was the result of his consistent work in the field of biodiversity conservation for 42 years since 1975.

Jatna, who was recently appointed as a permanent professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) UI on Saturday (11/3/2017) also said that his track record makes him very concerned about the development of conservation biology in Indonesia.

“I am very pleased that my work has been recognized internationally, as well as by all my colleagues who share the same interests. I also understand that this is a huge responsibility and challenge for me. We need a shared motivation to champion this conservation issue,” said Jatna.