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
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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
Lena Guslina Raises Awareness on Environmental Destruction Through Dance
Lena Guslina, a Bandung-based choreographer and contemporary dancer, protests against environmental destruction through dancing.... Read More
Risk of Transboundary Haze Across Southeast Asia Increases as El Niño Approaches
A recent report by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs states a high risk of transboundary haze across Southeast Asia in the light of El Niño.... Read More
Laguna Phuket Creates Pocket Forests of Native Species
Laguna Phuket has recently begun the process of reintroducing native wild species into its premises, starting with pocket forests.... Read More