Daily Archives: November 3, 2020

Threats to orangutans and our efforts to save them – Changes in trends from 2002 until now

This entry was posted in Conservation team on November 3, 2020 by gpocp

By Edi Rahman, Field Director The land within the Ketapang and Kayong Utara Regencies is mostly made up of peat swamp. This is a comfortable habitat for orangutans and other wildlife to live. However, many people in the region are not aware of the importance of orangutans and their habitat. Orangutans continue to be disturbed […]

COVID and Conservation: How we can heal the planet and our health

This entry was posted in News from the field on November 3, 2020 by gpocp

By Cheryl Knott, Executive Director & Natalie Robinson, Program Coordinator The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has consumed every aspect of our lives. In many ways, it has served as a wakeup call. In the early months, reports of increased wildlife sightings and decreased carbon emissions supplied a glimmer of hope in an otherwise dark time. Since […]