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Of laws and rights… Do the “right” thing!

Of laws and rights… Do the “right” thing!

Posted by Jin on Sep 9th, 2010 in RYSE, Rainforest Agribusiness | 0 comments

We want environmental laws to be implemented and enforced. We want the authority and relevant agencies to go after anyone and everyone who is cutting down trees in protected forest areas and such. Yet, sometimes, it might not be that simple.
I visited an Orang Asli (indigenous people) village in Tapah, Perak with a group of [...]

Kids Action Toolkit – Now Available!

Kids Action Toolkit – Now Available!

Posted by Kasha on Mar 8th, 2010 in RYSE, Rainforest Agribusiness | 0 comments

Do you know a kid who loves the rainforest? Do you know a teacher who wants to help? Invite them to be a Rainforest Hero with RAN’s newly updated “Kid’s Action Toolkit.” It talks all about the world’s rainforests, their role in climate change, and what you can do to make a real difference to [...]

Wehea Protected Forest: A Lesson in Cooperation

Wehea Protected Forest: A Lesson in Cooperation

Posted by Jill on Feb 9th, 2010 in Rainforest Agribusiness | 2 comments

After nearly a month here in Borneo, we’ve finally experienced what could easily be called the focal point of our trip: the untouched primary rainforest the world is so interested in saving. We spend the last week in the East Kutai region of East Kalimantan, first staying in the indigenous Dayak Wehea Village, then at [...]