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.
Last month, we explored how our community-centred conservation programmes safeguard orangutans and pave the way for a sustainable future where both people and nature thrive. We reflect on the COP16 Biodiversity Summit, celebrate incredible women on International Women’s Day, and honour their strength and dedication during Ramadan.
As the second session of the COP16 Biodiversity Summit ends, we consider the implications for wild orangutans and the crucial next steps needed to ensure a thriving future for people and nature alike.
Read the full story >>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 >>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 >>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 >>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.”
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