Philippe Cousteau explores the challenges facing Indonesia in Expedition: Sumatra.
Changing Sumatra's future —
Philippe Cousteau explores the challenges facing Indonesia in Expedition: Sumatra.
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The indigenous Talang Mamak and Orang Rimba people still live in Sumatra.
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The indigenous Talang Mamak and Orang Rimba people still live in Sumatra.
The region is at a "critical crossroads," says Cousteau, with threats to the rainforest and wildlife causing grave concern.
Changing Sumatra's future —
The region is at a "critical crossroads," says Cousteau, with threats to the rainforest and wildlife causing grave concern.
Everyday household products such as margarine and detergent are made from raw materials sourced from plantations that are slowly replacing the Sumatran rainforest.
Changing Sumatra's future —
Everyday household products such as margarine and detergent are made from raw materials sourced from plantations that are slowly replacing the Sumatran rainforest.
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Indigenous communities are at risk of being displaced in the same way as the region's forests.
Changing Sumatra's future —
Indigenous communities are at risk of being displaced in the same way as the region's forests.
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The Sumatran jungle is unique in that it is the only one across the globe where tigers, elephants, rhinos and orangutans co-exist.
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The Sumatran jungle is unique in that it is the only one across the globe where tigers, elephants, rhinos and orangutans co-exist.
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Cousteau believes that we have the power to change Sumatra's future.
Changing Sumatra's future —
Cousteau believes that we have the power to change Sumatra's future.
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