Ryan Putro Kusumo strengthens Pantau Gambut’s spatial analysis and mapping capabilities through his expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
He optimizes the use of geospatial data to support research, monitoring, and advocacy efforts for the protection and sustainability of Indonesia’s peatlands in a precise and data-driven manner.
Prior to joining Pantau Gambut, Ryan built his professional experience as a GIS Engineer at PT Waindo SpecTerra after completing his Applied Bachelor's (D4) degree in Geographic Information Systems at Universitas Gadjah Mada.
Oleh: Abil Salsabila, Juma Maulana, Muhammad Syafiq, Ryan Kusumo, Yoga Aprillianno, Iola Abas - Friday, 11 September 2026
97% of burned peatlands have never returned to forests. This fact serves as the truest reflection of Indonesia's decade-long peatland restoration program, which claims to have restored million hectares of peatlands but failed to reverse the decline of one of the country's most critical ecosystems.