Indonesia and Japan Sign Wildlife Conservation Agreement
Summary
On 29 April 2026, Surabaya Zoo and iZoo Japan signed a Business to Business Memorandum of Understanding on wildlife protection and an animal breeding loan program in Surabaya. Witnessed by the Mayor of Surabaya and the Ministry of Forestry, the agreement facilitates the loan of a pair of Komodo dragons to Japan in exchange for Aldabra Giant Tortoises, Japanese Macaques, Giraffes, and Red Pandas. The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo highlighted this as concrete green diplomacy to strengthen wildlife conservation and international awareness of Indonesia biodiversity.
Engagement Overview
Date
Countries or Organisation
Region
Location
Diplomatic Level
Engagement Format
Engagement Type
Theme(s)
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29 Apr 2026
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Japan
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East Asia
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Surabaya, Indonesia
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Working Level
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Agreement Signing
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Bilateral Engagement
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Education & Culture
Participants
Indonesian Delegate
Position/Title
Institution/Affiliation
Other Indonesian Delegate(s)
Foreign Delegate
Position/Title
Institution/Affiliation
Other Foreign Delegate(s)
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Eri Cahyadi
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Mayor of Surabaya
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Surabaya City Government
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Tsuyoshi Shirawa
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Lead Indonesian Official:
Position:
Institution:
Other Indonesian Official(s):
Lead Partner
Official:
Position:
Institution:
Other Partner Official(s):
Tsuyoshi Shirawa
Director of iZoo
iZoo
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