Innovative Pay-Per-Photo Program Empowers Indonesian Villagers to Protect Rare Wildlife
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In West Kalimantan, Borneo, a creative conservation initiative is turning local residents into wildlife protectors by offering supplemental income for capturing photos and audio of endangered species. Spanning nine different villages, this community-led approach provides a sustainable financial alternative to hunting while actively safeguarding local birds and orangutans.
In West Kalimantan, Borneo, a creative conservation initiative is turning local residents into wildlife protectors by offering supplemental income for capturing photos and audio of endangered species. Spanning nine different villages, this community-led approach provides a sustainable financial alternative to hunting while actively safeguarding local birds and orangutans.