See an orangutan, take a photo, earn some money: A viable conservation model?
PolicyWednesday, April 15, 2026Mongabay

See an orangutan, take a photo, earn some money: A viable conservation model?

A pilot program in the Kapuas Hulu district of Indonesia is exploring a conservation model where locals can earn income through wildlife photography, particularly featuring orangutans. This initiative aims to shift community attitudes towards wildlife conservation by providing economic incentives that encourage sustainable practices.

Read Original Article →

React to this article

Share this article

𝕏TwitterinLinkedIn💬WhatsApp

Related Articles

Humans’ relationship with nature: Interview with ethnobotanist Pavel Partha
PolicyJul 13

Humans’ relationship with nature: Interview with ethnobotanist Pavel Partha

Women Defenders of the Colombian Amazon
PolicyJul 13

Women Defenders of the Colombian Amazon

Cutting back vines lets recovering forests grow faster, Borneo study shows
PolicyJul 13

Cutting back vines lets recovering forests grow faster, Borneo study shows

China’s ‘Green Great Wall’ tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
PolicyJul 13

China’s ‘Green Great Wall’ tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over