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Why Endangered Species Need Conservation Champs
June 19, 2013Endangered species are, sadly, becoming more and more commonplace as the world’s natural resources continue to rapidly deplete and hunting and trapping for prized animal parts continues to grow, particularly in the Chinese market. Read more below on how these rare animals need increased conservation advocacy and protection if they are to survive. Read more…

Opposition Gets Flak From Masing Over NCR Land Survey
June 14, 2013The issue of distinguishing which land is Native Customary Right (NCR) land versus land belonging to the state is highly important to Sarawak’s indigenous land owners. Land Minister Tan Sri Masing urges the opposition to keep land survey issues on its list of concerns for the government to address. Read more from The Borneo Post Read…

Indonesia Denies It Has Any Indigenous Peoples
June 13, 2013Indigenous communities struggle to maintain their way of life and cultural heritage against ever-encroaching development, including palm oil expansion and mega dam construction. It’s insult to injury to then be completely disregarded as having legal land rights by the very country you live in. Read more below. Read more from Mongabay Learn more about direct…







