 | KNASAIMOS PEOPLE Tied for 40th place inEmpowerment | 04:59 The Knasaimos people were severely affected by the illegal logging trade. This trade destroyed the livelihoods and social structure of their villages. Recent government enforcement action has since clamped down on this illegal logging. The film highlights the success of the enforcement operation and examines how the local communities will benefit from an increased share and control of their ancest. ... More |
 | THE DAYAK MERATUS 20th place in Innovation | 04:57 The Dayak Meratus communities have created co-operatives and developed business institutions that protect their resources. The communities use non-timber forest products such as rubber to generate sustainable livelihoods. However, the encroachment of private businesses on the local forestland for large scale oil palm plantations, mining and forest concessions threaten their way of life and have fod ... More |
 | THE FORESTS OF SOUTH EAST SULAWESI Tied for 18th place inSustainability | 05:00 Local people have developed a sustainable community-based forestry co-operative. The land was purchased by the community and is farmed for teak. The co-operative is the first in Indonesia to achieve Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for sustainability. This has helped to regulate timber production and secure fair prices. However, this forestry program is under continued threat by Indo. ... More |
 | The People of Bukit Lawang 14th place in Overcoming Conflict | 05:00 The film is based in Bukit Lawang, where devastating floods caused over 239 deaths in 2003. The flooding was attributed to illegal logging in the surrounding Gunung Leuser National Park. Since the floods, this village community has been involved in voluntary forest governance enforcement schemes in an attempt to curb illegal logging in the National Park. The community has also started to recogni. ... More |
