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16. May 2023
Learning from the Best: Study Tour to Visit Cocoa Farmers in Sulawesi
Smallholder farmers from Barito Timur and Gunung Mas visited Sulawesi to learn more about cocoa cultivation from local experts. Sulawesi is known around the world for producing high quality cocoa beans.
8. May 2023
Technical, social & environmental potential – Showcasing lightwood at the „Hannover Fair“
In April we had the opportunity to present our „SuMatHrA“ light wood project at the booth of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) at the Hannover fair.
17. April 2023
Beneficial Exchange from Uganda to Indonesia: From Work Implementations to Team Bonding
A team of seven people from Uganda travelled to Indonesia on a study trip to learn and share information about Indonesia's reforestation model and how it could be replicated in Uganda.
13. February 2023
Successful reforestation in Borneo: IKI publishes new page about joint project
The International Climate Initiative (IKI) has published a new overview page on their website. There, all information about our joint project and its impact are summarized and prepared.
2. January 2023
Members Of The German Parliament Visit Our Project in Central Kalimantan!
In October, six members of the German parliament visited our project sites in Gunung Mas, giving us the opportunity to present the results of the continuous efforts made by the German government in recent years.
22. December 2022
We participated in the Climate Change Conference (COP 27) in Egypt
The 27th UN Climate Change Conference took place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt in November. Some members of the Fairventures family also attended. This was their experience.
13. December 2022
Smallholder Herpit Built His House In The Sengon Garden
Far from supermarkets or malls, and far from the traffic and hustle and bustle of the city, Herpit, an Indonesian smallholder, lives with his wife in the middle of their plot of Sengon trees.
1. December 2022
New carbon project: Fairventures and STIHL expand existing partnership.
STIHL has been supporting our work with financial resources, equipment and know-how since 2017. This year, we are pleased to announce the largest joint project so far.
28. November 2022
Opening Of Our Light Wood Modular House: A Sustainable Housing Solution For The Future
On October 30, 2022, our Indonesian colleagues inaugurated the first light wood modular house in Central Kalimantan. Several members of the German parliament joined our team for the grand opening. The completion of this pilot project marks a milestone in our efforts to ecologically transform the Indonesian construction sector.
21. November 2022
New Scientific Partnership: Fairventures signs MOU with IPB University
We have signed an MOU with IPB University, advancing the process of community development by conducting research and projects for educational purposes.
11. October 2022
A Paradigm Shift: Working for the Environment and Smallholder Farmers as a Redemption
While making use of what nature has to offer is a good thing, these profits can come at a price. Two of our team members report on their former jobs in the timber industry – and their decision to pursue a career change.
11. May 2022
Development of the Lightwood Industry: MoU with the Indonesian Ministry of Trade
In April, we signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the development of sustainable lightwood with Indonesia's Ministry of Trade through the Directorate General of National Export Development (DJPEN) in Jakarta. This shows the Ministry of Trade's dedication to foster innovation and creativity in the development of light wood, notably sengon and jabon.
3. May 2022
IDN Financials: Ministry of Trade signs MoU with Fairventures Worldwide
The Ministry of Trade through the Directorate General of National Export Development and Fairventures Worldwide signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the development of sustainable light wood.
3. February 2022
Tree Seedling Redistribution in Indonesia: No farmer is left behind
Last year, the Gunung Mas Regency suffered a severe flooding. But at Fairventures, no farmer is left behind! So we decided to supported the communities with new seedlings.
26. October 2021
Globalization at my Home: An Account of a Borneo Native
I ran, and ran. My mind was running as well. I couldn’t believe what I had heard. I didn’t want to believe what I had just been told. All the memories came flashing at once, and I got overwhelmed with emotions.
19. October 2021
Our New Annual Report Is Online
Catch up with our global operations. The report provides descriptions and numbers on our programs during the 2020-21 planting seasons. Specifically, it highlights the impact of our activities that were made possible by your support and contributions.
15. September 2021
Coping with COVID-19: How the pandemic has been affecting our work
COVID-19 had a major impact on our work in the country offices in Uganda and Indonesia. Since the beginning of the pandemic last year, we have had to deal with many challenges that have had a huge impact on the implementation of our activities in the field.
30. August 2021
The Story of a Courageous Farmer in Borneo
They stretch on for kilometers, these palm oil plantations on Borneo. An eerie sight. Not a sound can be heard. Even animals do not want to be here in this sterile environment. Though there is one who has not been deterred.
13. May 2021
Join us on a virtual journey to the rainforest of Borneo
Visiting a rainforest without having to book a flight? As of today, this is possible! A new 360° video takes you directly to Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, on a virtual journey to our 100 Million Trees Program.
9. September 2020
Our New Annual Report Is Online
In our new impact report on the 2019-2020 planting year, you can find out what a difference your support has made in the past months and what we have achieved together for the environment, the climate and the people in Indonesia and Uganda.
11. November 2019
Forest fires on Borneo, Indonesia
Due to the long-lasting fires and a huge amount of smoke, the people of Borneo could hardly think of a normal everyday life during the last months. Our Indonesian colleagues wore breathing masks in the office, while looking out of the office window in Palanka Raya everything was covered by gray smoke and fog.