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Why Endangered Species Need Conservation Champs

Endangered 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...

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Opposition Gets Flak From Masing Over NCR Land Survey

The 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...

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300 Indigenous Protest at IHA World Congress in Kuching

On May 22nd, 300 indigenous in Sarawak protested at the front gates of the International Hydropower Association’s meeting in Kuching, Mayalsia.  Read more below on this impressive act of united resistance. Read more from The Borneo Post Learn more about corruption in Borneo KUCHING: More than 300, mostly indigenous people,...

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Proposed Malaysia Dams Raise Transparency, Livelihood Fears

The International Hydropower Association (IHA) and the Sarawak government come under criticism from activists denouncing the development of 12 dams, for which the process has not been transparent regarding social and environmental concerns.  Read more from Thomson Reuters Foundation Read more about the Borneo Project’s Campaign to Stop the Dams in...

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Peter Kallang Denied Entry into IHA Pre-Congress Workshop

Peter Kallang, an important indigenous leader and the SAVE Sarawak Rivers network Chairman, was denied entry into an IHA pre-congress workshop.  Read more below from the Bruno Manser Fonds and SAVE Rivers.    Learn more about corruption in Borneo  The International Hydropower Assocation’s World Congress to be held in Kuching,...

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