Food Estate Project in Central Kalimantan Could Lead to Long-Term Ecological Damage
The food estate project in Central Kalimantan has generated various environmental issues that need thorough evaluation.... Read More
Forests
Indonesia-UAE Collaborations for Mangrove Restoration and Conservation Efforts
The International Mangrove Research Center aims to support research and knowledge exchange for mangrove restoration and conservation efforts.... Read More
Empowering Local Communities to Revitalize Chilgoza Forests in Pakistan
In Pakistan, The Restorative Initiative has been working with local communities to restore Chilgoza forests.... Read More
Rubber Plantations Cause More Deforestation Than You Think
A new study reveals a more accurate picture of how rubber plantations in Southeast Asia caused significant deforestation.... Read More
Malaysia and Indonesia Struggle with Transboundary Haze in Southeast Asia
This year, the transboundary haze hits Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia and Indonesia hard, causing unhealthy levels of air quality.... Read More
Caution Against Prioritizing Carbon Market Above Ecosystem Conservation
Ecologists warn of the dangers of prioritizing tree-planting for the carbon market above biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.... Read More
Alex Waisimon Dedicates Himself to Papua’s Forests and Wildlife
Alex Waisimon takes care of Papua’s forests and wildlife through a birdwatching ecotourism program and a school of nature.... Read More
Butet Manurung Provides a Liberating Education for Orang Rimba, the Indigenous People of Jambi
Since 2003, Butet and Sokola Institute have been providing a liberating education for Orang Rimba and other Indigenous peoples in Indonesia.... Read More
Kristopel Bili Looks After Sumba’s Forests and Culture through Literature
Kristopel Bili established Sakola Wanno to revive Sumba’s culture and protect its forests through literature.... Read More
Gender-Responsive Policy to Empower Women in Uzbekistan’s Forest-Dependent Communities
With FAO, Uzbekistan seeks to empower women in forest-dependent communities through capacity development and gender-responsive policy.... Read More