The meaning of, and philosophy behind the name Auriga Nusantara

The name Auriga was inspired by the following:

1. The constellation Auriga is home to Capella, the sixth brightest star visible from Earth. This signifies Auriga Nusantara’s wish to be an instrument that shines a bright light on the steps to take in achieving desired objectives.
2. In etymological terms, Auriga, which has its origins in Greek mythology, means war charioteer. This is representative of Auriga Nusantara not always having to be the “archer” that eliminates its adversaries, but the driver that determines where the archer is positioned.

The word “Nusantara” succeeding Auriga signifies the institution having activities in the archipelago, much of which now makes up Indonesia.

History and entity status

Auriga Nusantara, previously known as Yayasan Silvagama, was established on 12 November 2009 with the maxim “a meaningful part of ecosystem”. This maxim was in humble realization of the multitude of elements in an ecosystem, and the desire to become a meaningful component within. Yayasan Silvagama secured official recognition from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights on 27 April 2020.

National political dynamics and a desire to be more inclusive were the main reasons for the name change from Yayasan Silvagama to Auriga Nusantara. The change was enacted on 26 May 2014 by public notary, Rini M. Dahliani, SH through Act of Amendment No. 02, which subsequently secured approval from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights on 23 July 2014 through Minister of Law and Human Rights Decree No. AHU-60.AH.01.05./2014.

Auriga Nusantara has legal status as a foundation, and is subject to applicable legislation governing foundations in Indonesia.

The creation of natural resources sustainability and environmental balance to enhance quality of life.

Auriga Nusantara defines this vision with the following confines:

• Natural resources sustainability is achieved through the protection, preservation and sustainable utilization of water, soil, forest, minerals, energy and biodiversity. The main principle behind natural resources sustainability is maintaining a balance between utilization and the capacity to sustain production cycles and ecological functions.
• Environmental balance is a condition whereby the various components of an ecosystem – living creatures and the physical environment – work in harmony to maintain ecosystem stability.
• Enhancing quality of life is a process or endeavour to increase the well-being of local communities in various aspects of life, including utilizing natural resources wisely by considering environmental sustainability.

To eliminate destructive actions against environmental balance by encouraging the onset of policies and actions that favour natural resources conservation and enhance well-being.

Auriga Nusantara has set the following goals for the next four years (2024–2028):

1. To protect remaining natural forest, safeguard the sustainability of essential ecosystems, and restore Indonesian species threatened with extinction.
2. To restore critical and/or degraded land to become conservation areas in synergy with well-being enhancement for local communities in Indonesia.
3. To eliminate destructive practices in natural resources management.
4. To develop the organization to become a centre of knowledge and learning to give birth to ideas and initiatives, thinkers, researchers and experts in supporting equitable and sustainable natural resources and environmental management.

Auriga Nusantara is led by a foundation Chair, who is assisted by two deputies: a Program Deputy who oversees programmatic affairs and external relations; and an Institutional Deputy who oversees internal affairs and support systems within Auriga Nusantara.

The Institutional Deputy oversees six divisions, each led by its own division head. These are the heads of the: (i) Finance Division, (ii) Administration Division, (iii) Information Technology Division, (iv) Human Resources Division, (v) Legal Division, and (vi) Housekeeping Division.

The Program Deputy is assisted by six directorates, each led by its own director. These are the: (i) Forestry Director, (ii) Plantations Director, (iii) Mining and Energy Director, (iv) Law Enforcement Director, (v) Communications and Advocacy Director, and (vi) Information and Data Director.

The names of the Auriga Nusantara Chair, Deputies and Directors are as follows:

• Chair: Timer Manurung
• Program Deputy: Hendrik Siregar
• Institutional Deputy: Triana Ramdani
• Forestry Director: Supintri Yohar
• Plantations Director: Chandra Natadipurba
• Mining and Energy Director: Ibrahim Fahmi
• Law Enforcement Director: Roni Saputra
• Communications and Advocacy Director: -
• Information and Data Director: Dedy Sukmara

Phone:  +62 21 2279 1357
Email: info@auriga.or.id