Seed by seed: Women of Tampenau nursing Sabah’s rainforests back to recovery

In a small Sabah village, a group of dedicated women is leading a grassroots effort to restore one of the state's most degraded rainforests by planting thousands of native saplings. This initiative not only helps in the reforestation but also empowers local women, providing them with skills and a sense of community purpose. The project underscores the crucial role that local communities can play in environmental conservation, showing that sustainable practices rooted in local knowledge can lead to significant ecological recovery. Their efforts highlight the importance of involving indigenous women in environmental projects, as they often possess traditional knowledge that can enhance restoration efforts.