For nearly 30 years, IUCN NL has supported civil society organisations (CSOs) through Dutch funding for Development cooperation, fostering long-term partnerships that have strengthened community-led nature conservation and more sustainable and inclusive governance of tropical forests. With Dutch Official Development Assistance (ODA) now facing steep cuts and political uncertainty, Indonesian partners reflect on the value of these alliances, the knowledge they've gained through collaboration, and their determination to continue the work, regardless of shifting donor landscapes.