News, updates, insights and podcasts from Borneo Nature Foundation and our wider community.
Field Course Applications Are Open! Get Real Rainforest Experience
Ever dreamed of exploring the tropical rainforest while gaining hands-on experience in conservation? Our field courses offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Borneo’s
DOUBLE DONATIONS: Help Protect Borneo’s Wild Felines in the Face of Flames
Calling all cat lovers! Borneo’s orangutans often take centre stage, but did you know that the island is also home an eighth of the world’s
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On the Edge: A Firefighting Update
A direct update from the field from Simon, CEO and founder of Borneo Nature Foundation International The last few weeks have been a powerful reminder
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Emergency Fire Update From Co-founder Simon
An emergency update from Simon, Co-founder of Borneo Nature Foundation Firstly, I want to thank you for opening this email, staying connected to our work
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Emergency Fire Update: Early September
The situation has escalated – and so has our firefighting An exceptionally strong El Niño drought has left the peatlands of Central Kalimantan dangerously dry.
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What’s Next for Orangutan Self-Medication Research?
Guest blog by Georgia Allen Our early findings suggest that orangutans may be selecting certain plants, and even particular combinations of plants, in ways that
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Do Orangutans Self-Medicate With Plants?
Guest blog by Georgia Allen When we think about what orangutans eat, it’s easy to assume they’re simply choosing foods that provide energy and nutrition.
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Tree hugging for science!
If you want to understand a rainforest, start with its trees. After all, physical framework around which much of the ecosystem is organised, as well
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The First Fire Has Been Fought
Fire season has officially begun – and so has our response The first firefighting call-out of this year’s fire season has now taken place. The
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Dr Susan Cheyne Elected Fellow of the British Ecological Society
We are delighted to announce that Borneo Nature Foundation (BNF) Scientific Director Dr Susan M. Cheyne has been elected as a Fellow of the British Ecological Society (BES),
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The Connected Nature of Wildfires
These fires, all wildfires, are intrinsically connected, despite being thousands of miles apart. Wildfires are fuelling climate change, and climate change is fuelling the wildfires that are burning today. It’s a cruel
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Connected Conservation Works: This is Proof
Proof that our suite of projects across Indonesian Borneo is making a difference for people, nature and climate. This celebrates the collective effort of communities,
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Partner Power: Save the Orangutan
We’re celebrating 10 years of partnership with Save the Orangutan, a transformative decade which has shaped our whole approach to conservation and community collaboration in
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