“Ipamana, huwag ipamina”: Defending the Last Ecological Frontier (Palawan, Philippines)
The Story of Palawan’s 50-Year Mining Moratorium
Palawan has long been celebrated as the last ecological frontier of the Philippines. This island province is a paradise of biodiversity; imagine hectares of land covered in lush green fore... READ MORE »
March 9, 2026
NTFP-EP
Green Livelihoods Alliance in Malaysia: A Story of Community-Led Success
BORNEO ISLAND, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA—the Indigenous Peoples of Sarawak have served as their land’s environmental stewards since time immemorial—guardians of the land. However, beneath the surface of Malaysia’s development lies a harsh real... READ MORE »
March 5, 2026
NTFP-EP
The PAMPA: A Land Management System by the Indigenous Women of Kulawi, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
In the heart of the Kulawi Subdistrict in Sigi, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, lies a beautiful tradition known as PAMPA. This land management system serves as a lifeline for the local community–not just an important part of live... READ MORE »
March 3, 2026 -
Events
Indigenous Food and Health
Indigenous Wisdom for a Modern Crisis: 5 Timeless Lessons on Wild Foods and Traditional Crops
In today’s world, thriving often means rushing to the office early in the morning, with barely enough time to prepare breakfast. Lunch becomes a quick one-hour break, just enough to eat, but rarely enough time to think about where our food com... READ MORE »
September 9, 2025 -
News
Indigenous Food and Health
Nurturing Wild Foods, Strengthening Indigenous Communities in India and the Philippines
The Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative (SIANI) Expert Group on Wild Foods in Asia, in collaboration with the Non-Timber Forest Products Exchange Programme Asia (NTFP-EP), seeks to spark renewed interest in traditional crops an... READ MORE »
July 23, 2025 -
Events
Sustainable, Climate Adaptive Community Livelihoods
Strengthening Livelihoods through Sustainable NTFP Management in Cambodia
From July 6 to 11, 2025, leaders and local officials from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam gathered in Kamphong Thom for the NTFP Sustainable Resource Management Workshop. The event was organized by NTFP-EP Asia with Cambodia Livelihood Exch... READ MORE »