Television presenter and travel film-maker Ben Fogle of the UK was roped into filming promotional videos for “responsible eco-tourism” in Sarawak by the Sarawak Tourism Board. However, once he learned of the corruption, deforestation, and plight of the indigenous communities in Borneo, Fogle pulled out of his contract. Read more...
Since November 2012, the affected community of Sambob Longhouse in Sungai Jamutin, Belaga, has been protesting the encroachment to their Native Customary Rights (NCR) and the lost promises of Ekran Sdn. Berhad, a Malaysia logging and palm oil company. Read more below. Written by Simone Adler, Communications and Events Intern...
A new study finds that conflict zones in the Amazon may have higher rates of deforestation. Perhaps these findings could be extrapolated to Borneo, where political struggle and rainforest issues are just as tense. Read more below. Read more from Mongabay Read more about forest and climate policy in Borneo...
Global Witness’s explosive exposé has lead to an international NGO push for the shut down of numerous Sarawak companies. Read more below. Read more from Mongabay Read more about Timber Corruption in Sarawak The fallout from a video by Global Witness exposing widespread corruption in Sarawak continues, as the Bruno...
Research shows that monoculture palm oil plantations threatens the diversity of ant species – an important feature of rainforests. Read more below. Read more from Mongabay Read more about Forest and Climate Policy and about Biodiversity Conservation Ants are an important ecological group in both degraded and natural habitats. They...
Written by Simone Adler, Communications and Events Intern Read more about Timber Corruption in Sarawak A video investigation released this week by international NGO Global Witness documents the corrupt deal-making that occurs behind-the-scenes in Sarawak between Chief Minister Taib Mahmud’s family and foreign investors buying land for industries such as palm...
Shocking lack of concern over polluting industries in Malaysian Borneo are threatening the health of the people and Sarawak’s rainforest environment. Read more below. Read more from Sarawak Report Read more about Borneo Forest and Climate Policy Recent statements from new investors in OM Holdings have exposed the Chief Minister’s...
A new study suggests that increased access to high quality healthcare may reduce chronic logging in Indonesian Borneo. Read more below. Providing high quality healthcare to communities around a rainforest park in Indonesian Borneo may be helping reduce chronic illegal logging, suggests a new assessment published by a conservation group. The five-year...
Sarawak’s Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu is again misleading the people. Recently quoted in the Borneo Post, he stated “Aye for proposed Baram HEP – Jabu”, saying that “community leaders and representatives in Baram are all for the proposed Baram Hydroelectric Dam Project.” Read more below...
The World Wildlife Federation (WWF) released analysis of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) showing only a handful of member producers are making adequate progress towards the goal of becoming 100 percent sustainable. Read more below. Read more from Sustainable Brands Read more about Borneo Forest and Climate Policy...
