Delima Silalahi

Delima Silalahi is an environmental activist from North Tapanuli, Indonesia, known for her efforts in safeguarding customary forests and Indigenous rights in North Sumatra. As the executive director of the NGO Kelompok Studi dan Pengembangan Prakarsa Masyarakat (KSPPM), she orchestrated efforts to reclaim over 17,000 acres of tropical forest that had been converted by a pulp and paper company.^[1]

In recognition of her activism toward environmental conservation, Silalahi was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2023. Her work continues to emphasize the intricate connections between the forest ecosystems, Indigenous heritage, and local economy in the region.^[2]