The focus of their work is to:
- address the underlying causes of destruction of the rainforests
- influence the policies and practices of the government, intergovernmental bodies and the private sector concerning rainforest management
It is the Rainforest Foundation's belief that local forest people are best capable of sustaining the forest, because they depend on it for their survival and have the most knowledge about exploiting its resources without inflicting lingering damage on the forest.
(Sumatra): Orang Rimba girls playing
Photo: Øyvind Sandbukt
(Sumatra): Orang Rimba fisherman
Photo: Øyvind Sandbukt