Sumatra, Part 10: Solutions and optimism that drive conservation

<p>'I'm amazed how resilient, adaptable and optimistic the people of Sumatra are,' conservationist and <a href= "https://www.haka.or.id/">HAkA Sumatra</a> founder <strong>Farwiza Farhan</strong> says in the first moments of this episode about the women and communities she works with during the final episode of Mongabay's special series on Sumatra.</p> <p>The giant Indonesian island of course faces many environmental challenges, but there is also tremendous hope and good progress thanks to the work of people like her and educator <strong>Pungky Nanda Pratama</strong>, who also joins the show to describe how his <a href= "https://www.gofundme.com/f/environmental-education-in-sumatra">Jungle Library Project</a> & <a href= "https://www.thesumatracameratrapproject.com/">Sumatra Camera Trap Project</a> are opening the eyes of the next generation to the need for protecting their fabulous natural heritage.</p> <p>Host Mike DiGirolamo shares the effectiveness of their efforts, what they are hopeful for, their biggest challenges, and the role of grassroots organizing in protecting and revitalizing the land, wildlife, and people of Sumatra.</p> <p>More about these guests' work:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://womensearthalliance.org/2019-indonesia-womens-earth-alliance-accelerator/farwiza-farhan/"> Farwiza Farhan: Women's Earth Alliance mentor & board member</a></li> <li><a href= "https://news.mongabay.com/2017/01/how-one-conservationist-is-sparking-a-young-revolution-in-indonesia/"> How one conservationist is sparking a ‘young revolution’ in Indonesia</a></li> <li><a href= "https://news.mongabay.com/2017/12/saving-orchids-in-sumatra-from-deforestation-one-plant-at-a-time/"> Saving Sumatran orchids from deforestation, one plant at a time</a></li> </ul> <p>Listen to the previous 9 episodes of Mongabay Explores Sumatra via the podcast provider of your choice or find them at our podcast homepage <a href="https://www.mongabay.com/podcast/">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Episode artwork:</strong> Pungky with the biggest flower on Earth