Katingan Mentaya Project Partners

The Katingan Mentaya Project was founded, and is managed by PT Rimba Makmur Utama. The project is made possible thanks to our collaboration with the following organizations and companies.

KEY PARTNERS

► Permian Global

Permian Global is an investment firm dedicated to the protection and recovery of natural forests to mitigate climate change. The company consists of experts from the fields of science, forest conservation and asset management, who are committed to create the best possible forest carbon projects in order to help address climate change. In so doing, Permian aims to make a transformational impact on vulnerable communities, habitats and wildlife in some of the poorest regions of the world. Find out more

► Puter Foundation

Puter Foundation (Yayasan Puter) is a not-for-profit organization based in Bogor with the core mission to develop and implement innovative approaches in people-based planning processes. The foundation leads the Katingan Mentaya Project activities that relate to community development. Find out more

► Wetlands International

Wetlands International is an international NGO dedicated to maintaining and restoring wetlands—for their environmental values as well as for the services they provide to people. The organization works through a network of offices, partners and experts, with financing by governments and private donors, and membership. Find out more

► The Orangutan Tropical Peatland Project (OuTrop)

The Orangutan Tropical Peatland Project works to protect some of the most important areas of tropical rainforest in Borneo, including the peat swamps of Sabangau, home to the world’s largest orangutan population. The NGO monitors the behavioural ecology of the forest’s flagship ape and cat species, carries out biodiversity and forestry research, and works with local partners to develop conservation solutions and improve capacity for conservation in the region. Find out more

► Emily Readett-Bayley

Emily Readett-Bayley is a British ‘eco’ design pioneer who has over 25 years experience working at grass roots level with artisans and farmers in Indonesia. She designs accessories, baskets and furniture made from non timber forest products such as rattan and bamboo and offers eco design consultancy, specialising in handicrafts and artisanal products. She has supplied many famous retailers with her designs including Liberty and Harrods in London, Bergdorf in New York, Gallerie Lafayette in Paris and The WWF. She is currently  working with The Royal Society of Protection for Birds and Birdlife International and the Katingan Mentaya project. Find out more

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

The following partners have also played a role in the project getting to where it is today, and their support has been gratefully received.

► Clinton Climate Initiative

The Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) implements programs that create and advance solutions to the root causes of climate change – while also helping to reduce reliance on oil, saving money for individuals and governments, creating jobs, and growing economies. CCI programs aim to increase energy efficiency through building retrofits; to increase access to clean energy technology and deploy it at the government, corporate, and homeowner levels; and to reverse deforestation by preserving and regrowing forests. Find out more

► Photovoices

Photovoices International is an international program that provides cameras and photography training for people to document important issues in their lives (such as the state of the natural environment), what they value about traditional culture, and to record community strengths and challenges. Find out more