Sustainable forestry traditions of Indonesia’s Dayak Iban community bring forward climate change solutions — One World, One Voice

The Dayak Iban community of Sungai Utik, Indonesia have long fought to protect the remote forests of Kapuas Hulu in West Kalimantan, of which they are guardians. The tribe have persistently and consistently defended the rainforest they depend on from being bought over or destroyed by industry and illegal loggers since the 1980s. The Dayak […] via Sustainable forestry traditions of Indonesia’s Dayak Iban community bring … Continue reading Sustainable forestry traditions of Indonesia’s Dayak Iban community bring forward climate change solutions — One World, One Voice

Africa’s first elected female president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf launches scheme to train women leaders — One World, One Voice

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first elected female head of state and former president of Liberia, has launched a new scheme to train a “wave” of women leaders in the continent. The Amujae Initiative, which means “we are going up” in Liberian local dialect, will, in its first year, provide mentorship to 15 women leaders. The […] via Africa’s first elected female president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf launches … Continue reading Africa’s first elected female president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf launches scheme to train women leaders — One World, One Voice