Resources

Resources • Nov 04, 2021 • 7 min read
Green Economy

Capitalism in a nutshell, the growth of cashews in Cambodia

There were few cashew trees in northeast Cambodia 30 years ago, but now the burgeoning nut industry is part of the region’s link to the global economy
By Jack Brook and Borin Sopheavuthtey • Nov 04, 2021

Resources • Aug 04, 2021 • 3 min read
Conservation

The Anakut podcast: Corruption and the destruction of Prey Lang Forest

This week we take a walk through Prey Lang Forest, in theory a protected sanctuary, but which has seen rampant deforestation propelled by corruption. Joining us are Moeu Chandara, an activist from the Cambodian Youth Network, and Fran Lambrick, a co-founder of environmental and human rights group Not1More
By Andrew Haffner • Aug 04, 2021

Resources • Jun 25, 2021 • 13 min read
Environmentalism

The politics of conservation in Cambodia

Environmental conservation is a political tightrope in Cambodia. The conviction of Mother Nature activists shows the consequences of pushing things too far, while the close relationship between major NGOs and authorities illustrates the risks of too much compliance
By Alastair McCready • Jun 25, 2021

Resources • Jun 21, 2021 • 12 min read
Conservation

Pahang deforestation adds to decades of indigenous land rights struggle in Malaysia

When the Orang Asli of Kampung Berengoi in Malaysia signed a contract to receive new homes, what the illiterate villagers didn’t realise they were consenting to was a major logging project that would see hectares of forest on land they claim as indigenous chopped down
By Yao-Hua Law • Jun 21, 2021

Resources • May 05, 2021 • 7 min read
Conservation

Can oil palm explain Malaysia’s decreasing forest loss?

Last year, the loss of tropical forest worldwide continued with its upward momentum. But Malaysia once again bucked the trend as it cut down less than it did the previous year, the fourth year in a row it has seen reductions. What explains this positive news?
By Yao-Hua Law • May 05, 2021

Resources • Mar 16, 2021 • 5 min read
Opinion

Cambodia will lose its fight against deforestation if change isn’t made

The US Embassy released a statement last week stating its deep concern over the continued destruction of Cambodia's forests and woodlands, but Future Forum researcher Nith Kosal says little will change without a major overhaul of the current approach
By Nith Kosal • Mar 16, 2021

Resources • Jan 22, 2021 • 4 min read
Covid-19

Deadliest catch: Thailand’s ‘ghost’ fishing nets help Covid fight

Underwater divers in plastic-choked waters off the coast of Thailand are snipping through discarded nets tangled around reefs in a new initiative helping protect marine life and aid the fight against coronavirus
By Dene-Hern Chen and Pitcha Dangprasith/AFP • Jan 22, 2021

Resources • Jan 19, 2021 • 12 min read
Land rights

As Thai forest aims for UNESCO status, Karen community pushed to the margins

Environmental conservation and indigenous rights are often natural bedfellows – but what happens when the two are at odds? In Thailand's Kaeng Krachan Forest, Karen communities battle to secure ancestral land rights, as officials strive for world heritage status
By Wanpen Pajai • Jan 19, 2021