Nistia Sekar Ningati

Nistia Sekar Ningati is pursuing her Master's degree in Forest and Nature Conservation at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Management, Policy and Society with a focus on Sustainable Development Diplomacy. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, she gained valuable experience as a junior researcher studying peatland native tree species at an Indonesian pulp and paper company's Research and Development Center for four years. Her expertise spans landscape management, tropical peatlands restoration, and traditional ecological knowledge. As a digital host at the 2018 Global Landscapes Forum Bonn and participant in the Youth in Landscape Initiative Workshop, she has demonstrated her commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable development. Currently active in the Sustainable Development Diplomacy Track's student committee, she combines her practical experience in peatland research with academic pursuits in conservation policy and ecotourism development, bringing a unique perspective to forest conservation and sustainable landscape management.