Part 3 of 3 – Our Progress. Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. The first two parts of this series outlined the conservation challenges in Borneo and our efforts to combat deforestation by engaging communities. The question now is whether our solutions work. But when dealing with issues that … Read More
Part 2 of 3 – Read Part 1 here and Part 3 here. Health In Harmony’s mission and that of their Indonesian partner, Alam Sehat Lestari (ASRI), is a difficult one—stopping forest loss in western Borneo, a region with one of the world’s highest deforestation rates. As planetary health professionals, we seek … Read More
Part 1 of 3 – Read Part 2 here and Part 3 here. To many people, Borneo is a remote and wild place, an unspoiled tropical island teeming with dense forests, wildlife, and traditional cultures. Throughout the early twentieth century, this view was partly true; the island was over 75% forested … Read More