WWF is assisting Borneo’s 3 nations (Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia) and businesses to conserve the area known as the Heart of Borneo.
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The fate of 220,000 km² of equatorial rainforest is at stake
WWF is aiming for a network of protected areas and sustainably-managed forests in the Heart of Borneo, to be achieved through international co-operation led by the Bornean governments, supported by a global effort.The future of this transboundary area depends on the collaboration of all 3 governments. No one country can protect these unique uplands alone.
Together this presents a unique opportunity to conserve pristine tropical rainforest on a huge scale; saving almost 30% of the forest on the world’s third largest island.
WWF 2020 Goals
- Goal 1: By 2020, a 22 million hectare (220,000 km2 ) mosaic of protected areas, trans-boundary reserves, and sustainably managed corridors and buffer zones is established to ensure the future of all Heart of Borneo priority species and endemism hotspots.
- Goal 2: By 2020 there is a zero rate of conversion of high conservation value natural forests to other land uses in the Heart of Borneo.
- Goal 3: By 2020, long-term financing mechanisms provide diversified and equitable benefits for local communities and governments and enhance ecosystem goods and services.
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Nancy Ariaini
HoB International Communications Officer
WWF Indonesia,
Jakarta Main+62 21 7829461 ext 418
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Chris Greenwood
HoB International Communications Manager
WWF Malaysia,
Sabah+6088262420
news
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The dream of a rainforest transfrontier reserve in the Heart of Borneo: cross-border expedition Betung Kerihun-Batang Ai/Lanjak Entimau
In 1994, a transboundary conservation area of almost one million hectares was established on the ...
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Making a difference: Research as an advocacy tool in the Kayan Mentarang conservation area
Research has often been regarded as a rather expensive and intellectual endeavor, with often little ...
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View from Canopy - HoB Newsletter April 2013 issue
As I see it, the Heart of Borneo vision is the equivalent to a commitment to build a futuristic ...
