The completion of the AFoCO-CLMV Project marked more than the end of a technical initiative. Across Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam, it reflected a shift in how forest-dependent communities saw the resources around them, moving from the... READ MORE »

In communities in Pakse City and Bachieng District of Champasak Province, Lao PDR, cotton weaving, silk production, and mulberry cultivation have long been part of everyday life. Passed down through generations, these skills have supported household... READ MORE »

Across Cambodia's forest landscapes, communities have long relied on harvesting wild honey and Traing (Talipot Palm) as part of their livelihoods. Here, the scent of Tomduol blossoms and the ripening of Kuy fruit signal more than... READ MORE »

In Southeast Asia, forested landscapes are essential to the daily lives of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. For these peoples, forests are not just natural resources; they provide the foundation for sustainable livelihoods that support thei... READ MORE »

Reflections from Gulay Pa More! (Written by Lyra Puno, Programme Officer for Gender-equal Community Agency and Voice, GCAV) Illustration by Lyra Puno, GCAV Programme Officer (NTFP-EP Asia) The regional organization, Non-Timber Forest Produ... READ MORE »

At a time when biodiversity loss continues to threaten ecosystems and livelihoods worldwide, the experiences shared during the Nature Nurture Learning Exchange in Imugan, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, demonstrates how Indigenous knowledge, tr... READ MORE »