The Borneo Project works alongside indigenous communities in Malaysian Borneo to protect their unique and imperiled rainforests. We believe that protecting environmental integrity in Borneo is a critical component of a healthy global ecosystem and a just and peaceful world. Indigenous communities in Sarawak are working on the frontline of the climate movement, fighting to protect their forests in the face of intense industrial pressure. We work to strengthen indigenous-led campaigns for tropical rainforest protection, land rights and justice. We believe that people and the environment are not separate entities, and real solutions address both environmental and community wellbeing. We know th... read more The Borneo Project works alongside indigenous communities in Malaysian Borneo to protect their unique and imperiled rainforests. We believe that protecting environmental integrity in Borneo is a critical component of a healthy global ecosystem and a just and peaceful world. Indigenous communities in Sarawak are working on the frontline of the climate movement, fighting to protect their forests in the face of intense industrial pressure. We work to strengthen indigenous-led campaigns for tropical rainforest protection, land rights and justice. We believe that people and the environment are not separate entities, and real solutions address both environmental and community wellbeing. We know that in order for climate campaigns to succeed in Borneo, solutions must come from the grassroots. What The Borneo Project does: - Brings international attention and support to grassroots campaigns against destructive industries such as palm oil, mega-dams and mega-hydro - Supports the creation of alternative livelihoods at the village level - Supports community-led efforts to install renewable energy systems - Works towards creating indigenous managed protected areas in some of the last primary forest of Sarawak, a stronghold of endangered and threatened wildlife
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By Jettie Word | Director
Dear friends, We're only a few weeks into 2024 but a lot is already underway for communities campaigning for climate justice in Borneo! This month, communities that will be potentially impacted by a... Read the full report ›By Jettie Word | Director
We had a major win this month: timber giant Samling withdrew its lawsuit against our local partners SAVE Rivers! For two years we have been fighting this legal attack, and for two... Read the full report ›By Jettie Word | Director, The Borneo Project
Dear friends, On May 15th, timber giant Samling and our local partners SAVE Rivers were scheduled to face off at the Miri High Court in Sarawak. Days before the first hearing was scheduled, the judge... Read the full report ›
