Speakers

Nickolaus Hariojati is a program manager with over a decade of experience managing impactful programs in Indonesia. Starting his career as a Project Officer with Pure Earth Indonesia in 2014, Nickolaus has led numerous initiatives addressing lead exposure, mercury pollution, artisanal gold mining, and hazardous waste management. His expertise spans project development, coordination with government and community stakeholders, data analysis, reporting, and policy advocacy.
His accomplishments include supporting Indonesia’s first lead-contaminated site remediation, integrating TSIP data into the national database, and coordinating regional planning for environmental health. Nickolaus played a central role in the Protecting Every Child’s Potential project in collaboration with UNICEF which one of its objectives was identifying sources of lead exposure in five countries. He also contributed to capacity building in artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector under the UNDP GOLD-ISMIA program.
Nickolaus, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from Gadjah Mada University, has completed international training programs including the U.S. Department of State’s IVLP, and has co-authored publications in peer-reviewed journals such as Elsevier. His work reflects a strong commitment to hazardous waste management, community empowerment, and policy innovation.
Currently, he is deeply involved in research and advocacy related to lead exposure from metal cookware and promoting environmentally sound ULAB recycling. With a forward-looking vision, he continues to champion sustainable environmental practices and public health improvements across Indonesia, combining technical rigor with inclusive stakeholder engagement.