The Borneo Project, Stopping the Construction of 12 Megadams in Sarawak State

We speak with John Paisley and Joe Lamb of The Borneo Project, which brings international attention and support to community-led efforts to defend forests, sustainable livelihoods, and human rights in Borneo.

The Borneo Project is hosting a fundraising event on December 14th at Mississippi Pizza to support the movement to stop the construction of 12 megadams in Sarawak under a governmental program called SCORE.

Massive hydroelectric dams in Sarawak are destroying the remaining forests of the region while violating the rights of the indigenous people who have called that land home for generations. And now the Malaysian government is planning on building 12 additional dams.

The Borneo Project’s allies and partners — particularly the Borneo Resources Institute (BRIMAS), the Alliance of Indigenous Peoples, and Communities’ Information and Communication Center (CICOM) — are leading the charge against dam expansion. The Borneo Project is supporting their work through helping  with funding for educational projects, bringing international awareness to the issue, and  campaigning against those are pushing these dams through.

http://borneoproject.org/

Borneo Holiday Craft Sale and Film Screening!

Special film screening and holiday crafts sale featuring original hand-made crafts from Borneo for sale.
Screening of new 10- minute documentary, Damming Our Future, which sheds light on the destructive consequences of proposed mega-dams in Borneo. Proceeds will go directly to our partners on the ground in Borneo who are fighting to save their communities and their rainforests from destruction. 

Where: Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave, Portland OR 97227

When: Sunday, December 14th, 1-4 pm

What: Borneo Project film screening and holiday craft sale


This event is free and open to the public!