Indigenous People and Nature
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING KALIMANTAN’S FOREST In the midst of the hustle and bustle of ecological problems, the recognition of the role of indigenous peoples and their awareness of their practice in caring for nature is increasingly recognized by the world. However, appreciation for their presence will have more meaning if it is drawn according […]
Borneo Nature Foundation 2021 Kaleidoscope
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, HERE ARE SOME OF OUR KEY ACHIEVEMENTS THIS YEAR Another year has passed under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic, which still poses a major challenge to us all. However, this year we were able to resume many of our activities, including habitat restoration, community development, social forestry and education, […]
Popy’s Adventure #1
THE FOREST GARDENERS The sun’s rays filter through gaps in the canopy, sporadically illuminating the forest floor. In a tall tree, Popy, a young orangutan, and her mother have just woken up and are getting ready to leave their nest. “Where are we going today, Mom?” “We will find fruit to eat. Yesterday while making […]
Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Law Community Through Recognition of MHA
Recognition as an Indigenous Law Community, or MHA, grants indigenous peoples protection from discriminatory actions. This recognition also provides better opportunities for indigenous peoples to participate in development according to their authority. This was conveyed by the Regional Secretary of Palangka Raya City, Hera Nugrahayu, during the Socialization of Recognition and Protection of Customary Law […]
Sharing Inspiration in Preventing Climate Change
Palangka Raya, November 13, 2021—Kalimantan, on the island of Borneo is an area covered by tropical rainforest, with key implications for global climate stability. The region also has a significant role to play in mitigating the effects of global warming. However, not everybody has the same understanding and awareness of how important it is to […]
Orangutan Caring Week is upon us!
For the uninitiated, Orangutan Caring Week (OCW, originally called Orangutan Awareness Week), was started under the banner of Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) by Dr Gary Shapiro in 1995. Having later founded and become Chairman of the Orang-Utan Republik Education Initiative (OUREI), Dr Shapiro realised that awareness alone was insufficient; as time progressed, so too did […]