This is the core idea at the heart of “Seeds of Sustainable Development” in our conservation toolkit. Working through our indispensable frontline partners, and together with local communities in orangutan landscapes, we’re developing conservation action plans which break the link between development and habitat degradation. In March, we explored how our community-centred programmes are safeguarding orangutans and paving the way for a sustainable future where both people and nature thrive.
A core component of our conservation approach is supporting forest-friendly livelihoods through sustainable land management. To understand how these methods work, let’s examine the differences between agroforestry and permaculture, and how they contribute to orangutan conservation.
Learn more >>What drives orangutans to raid farmlands? And what sustainable, long-term solutions can prevent lethal encounters while promoting economic well-being for the people of Sumatra?
Learn more >>When we think about the journey of everyday products, whether it’s peanut butter, cosmetics or even the coffee we drink, it is easy to forget the impact hidden within supply chains. But behind the barcodes and branding, supply chains can be forces for good!
Learn more about the Rewild Fund >>Gender equality is fundamental to successful conservation. We must empower women as leaders to create transformative benefits for communities, biodiversity, and climate resilience. We are committed to supporting the incredible women who drive our expert teams and frontline conservation partners:
Read the story >>Our storyteller, Juang Solala Laiya, explores the remarkable resilience and spiritual strength that drives our frontline partners – TaHuKah – during Ramadan.
Read more >>“As we share tales of Ramadan from our hometowns, we also forge new traditions here, in the heart of the Sumatran jungle. Though far from family, this togetherness eases our longing and reminds us that here, in this place, we have found a new family.”
Intan (TaHuKah) shares how her work in conservation is deeply intertwined with her faith and a philosophy of kindness—both towards the environment and oneself.
Read more >>“Ramadan reminds us that no kindness is too small. Everything counts as worship, even breathing if it helps your body. And in conservation? Well, respecting and nurturing nature is our day job. Everything we do, from saving endangered species to restoring habitats, is continuous worship.”
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