Guarding the Sungai Ute

On 24 September, Apai Janggut went to New York, United States, to accept the prestigious Equatorial Prize award from the UNDP. Apai represented the Dayak Iban community, which was deemed successful in protecting the ecosystem in Sungai Ute hamlet, Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan.

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Apai Janggut

This award was given to communities that had reduced poverty by implementing sustainable use of biodiversity or the environment. These local efforts are believed to have contributed to the global collaborative effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).