DeforestACTION

May 14th, 2012 by amandacembal

May 14th, 2012 by amandacembal

The Eco-Warriors and Action Agents who just recently visited Borneo for 10 days have posted some wonderful photos of Borneo! Visit the album with photos taken by Paul Daley to see some wonderful rainforest creatures and Here to see photos of the projects the Eco-Warriors are working on!

May 2nd, 2012 by amandacembal

Visit the Washington Post online newspaper to read a very educational and interesting blog about palm oil. The blog is by Brad Plumer and is titled "The EPA's most important decision this year could be over... vegetable oil?".

This posting covers the backstory of a 'fierce battle in the United States over whether the Environmental Protection Agency should allow more diesel made from palm oil to be used by U.S. refineries..." and discusses the creation of greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation in Indonesia and the off-set it causes to using palm oil as a biofuel. 

Read it here!

April 23rd, 2012 by amandacembal

On May 1st, join us for an exciting DeforestACTION online event! We will be exploring deforestation and the loss of biodiversity with Adrienne Johnson, a Ph.D candidate in Geography from Clark University. Take the opportunity to ask questions, showcase your DeforestACTION initiative, and find out what others have been doing around the world. Take part in the worldwide collaboration of youth and schools taking action to stop deforestation and Register now!

April 22nd, 2012 by amandacembal

This week the Eco-Warriors went to the village of Tembak to begin constructing new enclosures for our orangutans. The villagers have given DeforestACTION 63 hectares of rainforest to use as a release site! This is one of the ONLY secure release sites for orangutans in Indonesia! 

April 17th, 2012 by amandacembal

View the recording of the Earthwatchers webinar hosted by Dr. Eduardo Dias which thoroughly explains the science and mechanics of Earthwatchers. Gain a thorough introduction to the Earthwatchers platform, and how you and your students can get started on monitoring the rainforests of Borneo.  Watch the recording here!!

April 17th, 2012 by amandacembal

Check out the recordings of the March 28th, 2012 DeforestACTION videoconference event! We heard from schools around the world and from the Eco-Warriors in Borneo. The Eco-Warriors shared with us their project teams, Orangutanation, and the official launch of Earthwatchers. Watch the webinar: www.livestream.com/tig

March 31st, 2012 by amandacembal

On April 4th, join us to learn more about Earthwatchers! We will show you how to use the software to monitor rainforests via satellite imagery, how to make comments and send alerts to mark any notable land changes. This data will provide usable intelligence to local authorities to investigate deforestation in Borneo. 

Register here!

March 26th, 2012 by amandacembal

The Eco-Warriors have recently returned to Borneo to finish their 100 days carrying out projects to help stop deforestation and save the communities and wildlife dependent on the forests! 

Recently Dr. Willie Smits and Eco-Warrior, Paul Daley have posted some photos of the Eco-Warriors and project crew cleaning up at the Sintang Orangutan Center after a recent storm destroyed many trees in the Sintang area. 

Check out photos posted by Willie Smits here and Paul Daley!

March 6th, 2012 by amandacembal

On March 28th, join us for an exciting online collaborative learning event! We will take you deep into the heart the Borneo jungle to connect with orangutans, hear from Dr. Willie Smits and the Eco Warriors about the work they are doing with the Masarang Foundation, and speak with other schools around the world taking action to stop deforestation.

Register here!

February 7th, 2012 by amandacembal

Due to an overwhelming interest in being part of the DeforestACTION team, DeforestACTION set up program where Action Agents who reached set targets of raising funds and awareness about DeforestACTION would be invited to come to Borneo and join the Eco-Warriors for two weeks in March!! 

Among these dedicated and inspiring Action Agents we would like to welcome to Borneo, Molly O’Ray from Canada, Chris Guatier, Astrid Taemets, and Jodi Salmond, from Australia! Congratulations! 

February 7th, 2012 by amandacembal

Millen Woods in Waterloo, Canada held their first DeforestACTION fundraiser, raising $400 for DeforestACTION! Congrats to Millen Woods, and keep up the great work!!

January 26th, 2012 by sarahassan

Check out the latest video from the Savutans DeforestACTION group, composed of students from Dallas Brooks Community Primary.  They share what they have learned through DeforestACTION, and the work they have been doing to protect rainforest land and orangutan habitat in Borneo.  Check it out in the Videos section!

January 26th, 2012 by sarahassan

Check out the amazing presentation by Eco Warrior Mark Kuroski that summarizes the work the that will be undertaken in Borneo during the next 80 days, and what you can do to help.  Thanks, Mark for all your hard work!

January 24th, 2012 by amandacembal

Both Eco-warriors, Shadrack and Yvette, are posting blogged stories of their 20 day adventure in Borneo! Follow their journey as they become Eco-warriors, travel to Borneo, and experience the impacts of deforestation on the local communities, wildlife and eco-systems. 

Follow the Eco-warrior journey here!

January 17th, 2012 by amandacembal

At the annual Education World Forum in London, Princess Gusti Pembayun of Jogyakarta challenged school leaders from across the globe to get behind the DeforestACTION project. Her Royal Highness personally committed to enrolling another one million Indonesian students into the project! 

Learn more about the Princess's support for DeforestACTION!

January 17th, 2012 by amandacembal

The new book "Innovate! Collective Wisdom from Innovative Schools" features the best examples of educational innovation from across the planet, and powerful ideas from the leading educational 'gurus'. DeforestACTION is featured throughout this new book as an exemplar of best practices for education! 

Read more about this new education book!

January 9th, 2012 by sarahassan

Create a rainforest video using Microsoft Photostory!

January 5th, 2012 by sarahassan

DeforestACTION will be showcased in London from January 8th onwards for the Annual Education Leaders Briefing (ELB), which coincides with the Bett Show.  Her Highness, Princess Gusti Pembayun of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, will be the opening keynote at this event, presenting on the importance of globally collaborative learning projects, and offering a global invitation for school systems around the world to join DeforestACTION.  There will also be some very big announcements about DeforestACTION in the coming week - stay tuned! For more information, check out Sean Tierney's blog, and keep up to date through the DeforestACTION Collaboration Centre!

January 4th, 2012 by amandacembal

Roots School System Emaar Campus arranged a Soccer Match with the theme of 'Save Earth on the Soccer Field' for their first DeforestACTION initiative! The students raised awareness of deforestation through painted murals and posters, and had the cheerleaders wear green! 

Check out their action hub!

January 4th, 2012 by amandacembal

An article on DeforestACTION, written by Cynthia Karena was published in the December 2011 issue of Australian Educator. The article features many Australian schools involved with DeforestACTION along with the innovative ways teachers are using the program's online education and technology tools to foster project-based learning in the classroom! 

Read it here! 

January 3rd, 2012 by amandacembal

Join us on March 21st, 2012 for a Global Event Live from Borneo! It will be an interactive videoconference event available to students around the world! More details are coming soon!

January 3rd, 2012 by amandacembal

Brisbane screen production company Virgo Productions is teaming up with Singapore-based Silver Media Group to produce a mainstream 3D action adventure documentary entitled "The Rise of the Eco-Warriors" which will be documenting the DeforestACTION movement.

Read the article here!
 

December 20th, 2011 by amandacembal

DeforestACTION is featured in an article by APEP Digital Opportunity Center!  

"Software giant Microsoft Asia Pacific together with TakingITGlobal has backed 15 young 'eco-warrios' in the jungles of Borneo in an effort to curb deforestaction, called DeforestACTION..."

Read more of this article here!

November 29th, 2011 by amandacembal

TakingITGlobal is seeking School Engagement Coordinators to take part in a 4 month volunteer internship with DeforestACTION. This part-time opportunity is perfect for youth around the world interested in building on skills and experience in communications and media outreach, volunteer engagement, and public relations. Our ideal candidates are dynamic individuals who are passionate about the potential of technology in shaping a better world and adept at using social media to foster engagement and activism, and has prioir experience in outreach and environmental education. 

Click here to learn more!

November 1st, 2011 by Amelia Swan

Since the Eco Warriors have returned from their first trip to Borneo lots of activity and progress has been made.  Stay up to date with the latest news and follow the Eco Warriors at their blog sites!

Paul Daley

http://calderacreations.blogspot.com/2011/10/deforestaction-in-heart-of-borneo.html

Liza Heavener

http://heelstoboots.com/

Fabrice Marre

http://whereisfabrice.tigblog.org/post/5046477

Kodi Twiner

http://kodivine.tumblr.com/

Ben Dessen

http://bendessen.tumblr.com/post/11725206353/the-first-20-days

October 27th, 2011 by amandacembal

Check out this video trailer produced by Virgo Productions and witness the experiences of the eco-warriors during their first 20 days in Borneo.  You will see the forests, communities, and animals that we are all working hard to try and protect. 

Virgo Productions is returning with the Eco-Warriors in March 2012 to finish documenting the DeforestACTION movement in Borneo. They are currently in the process of creating a 3D documentary of this movement insprired by the collective action of world's youth to stop deforestation! 
 

October 25th, 2011 by amandacembal

Having recently returned from Borneo we heard from documentary producer, Cathy Henkel present her experience filming the first 20 days of the DeforestACTION movement. We also heard from a couple Eco-Warriors as they shared with us some of their experiences in Borneo! 

If you were not able to attend you can watch it here! 

October 25th, 2011 by amandacembal

Geodan was awarded overall winner at the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) Masters competition in Europe for it's Earth Watchers software program! Geodan won for its innovative approach to rainforest conservation.

View the GMES results booklet and article online!  

Also visit Geodan's homepage for more information about Earth Watchers!

October 25th, 2011 by amandacembal

EcoWarrior, Emily Hunter has been featured in an online Toronto University newsletter! The article is a Q&A with Emily about DeforestACTION and what it means to be an Eco-Warrior.

To read this Q&A article click here!

October 25th, 2011 by amandacembal

DeforestACTION was featured on Queensland Australia's Channel 7 news, nationwide! The news story highlights the 3D documentary and the Earthwatchers program, and focusses on how students from all around the world are fighting to save the rainforests in Borneo! 

Click to watch the full story! 

October 17th, 2011 by sarahassan

Check out this great story featuring Varsity College and Eco Warrior Paul Daley, where they share how students around the world are monitoring rainforest land to protect the homes of Orang-utans in Borneo!

October 16th, 2011 by Amelia Swan

Eco Warrior Paul Daley shares his experience of the first 20 days in Borneo as part of the DeforestACTION project. Such an inspiring and thoughtful reflection, with beautiful photography. Enjoy!

October 11th, 2011 by amandacembal

Emily Hunter has been featured in the online magazine, 20-someting, as an inspirational youth for the 21st century!

In September Emily was interviewed by the magazine to share her story with youth everywhere, about what inspired her to help stop deforestation and to become involved with DeforestACTION.

Visit the online magazine to view Emily's article! http://www.20-something.ca/inspired-by-emily-hunter/

October 6th, 2011 by amandacembal

Visit Eco Warrior Liza Heavener's blog site to share in her experiences of her first 20 days in Borneo! Her posts are a thoughtful collection of interactions with the Dayak communities, living and trekking through the jungle,  witnessing the environmental destruction,  and being surrounded by film cameras! 

Visit her blog site here: http://heelstoboots.wordpress.com/ 

October 6th, 2011 by amandacembal

Dr. Willie Smits has written a report about what DeforestACTION and the Eco Warriors have achieved during the first 20 days on the ground in Borneo!! 

To view this report visit: http://www.anactionmovie.com/WillieSmits_Report_Oct2011.pdf

October 2nd, 2011 by amandacembal

Having recently returned from Borneo, Cathy Henkel, producer of the documentary Project Borneo 3D: 100 Days in the Jungle, will present her experience filming the first 20 days of the DeforestACTION movement!

We will also hear from the Eco Warriors, who will share the stories of the Dayak communities deeply effected by deforestation in Borneo, and share how to empower the world to take DeforestACTION! There will also be some incredible updates and surprises!

The live event will take place on October 17th, 2011 for Europe, Africa and the Middle East (London -9am BST; Instanbul -11am EEST) and on October 18th, 2011 for North and South America (Edmonton - 10am MDT; Brasilia -2pm BRT) and Asia Pacific (Dheli -8am IST; Sydney -1:30pm EST; Wellington -3:30pm NZDT). 

Register here: http:www.tigurl.org/DFAOCT2011

September 27th, 2011 by amandacembal

Eco-Warrior Emily Hunter captured an amazing moment, where a large group of Dayak villagers began a weeklong protest to reclaim their land outside of Singtang in West Kalimantan, Borneo.

Emily wrote an editorial blog post expressing how this "action represents a last stand to defend their ancestral land against palm oil company encroachment." 

Read the rest of Emily Hunter's blog, and see some wonderful pictures capturing this amazing moment at: http://shout.tiged.org/dfahq/blogs/?UpdateID=4983631

September 20th, 2011 by amandacembal

Added to the Action HQ Gallery are photos supplied by Eco-Warrior, Paul Daley. They are photos taken of the Eco-Warriors and their first few days in Borneo!

Please visit this link: http://shout.tiged.org/dfahq/gallery/?view=albumfiles&id=2801 to view the photos!!

September 20th, 2011 by amandacembal

The Students at Dallas Brooks Community Primary School have worked with Miss Anderson and Mr. Saheed to develop an online DeforestACTION shop! Some of the products the students are selling for the DeforestACTION initiative includes a variety of clothing, drinkware, buttons, stickers, and even pet supplies! 

The students designed all the graphics for their wide range of products themselves, and all profits from their sales are passed onto supporting the establishment of an orang-utan sanctuary in Indonesia.

Already the students at Dallas Primary School have raised over $3,300 to support DeforestACTION! Thank-you for all your hard work, and congratulations on your amazing fundraising initiative and inspiring success!!

You can check out their online shop at:  http://www.cafepress.com.au/dallasdeforestshop and visit their Action Hub: http://dfa.tigweb.org/school/dallas to show your support and follow their journey! 

September 19th, 2011 by amandacembal

Thank-you so much for those who were able to join in on our live webinar, your comments and questions were amazing! It was so great to see so much enthusiasm for learning more about DeforestACTION and what the Eco-Warriors are experiencing in Borneo. 

For those who could not join us, click on the following link to view the recording: www.tigurl.org/dfalive2.
 

If you would like to become more involved, click here to register and become a DeforestACTION Action Agent. Once you have registered visit the DeforestACTION home page, then click on my action hub in the top right to begin your journey!

September 16th, 2011 by sarahassan

Since the launch of DeforestACTION in Borneo, there has been amazing support and dedication from Action Agents all around the world. Due to the overwhelming interest in being part of the DeforestACTION team, we are extending the deadline for Action Agents to join the Eco Warriors in Borneo until December 31st, 2011.

September 15th, 2011 by amandacembal

The 15 Eco Warriors have started their activities in Borneo. Here is a look into their first trip to Sintang, Indonesia, where the Eco Warriors met each other, their team on the ground, tried local cuisine, and took in the sights of Singtang.

September 8th, 2011 by amandacembal

Since the live event in July 2011, the new DeforestACTION website has launched, Earthwatchers is getting ready for beta-testing, and 15 Eco Warriors have left for Borneo to begin their 100 day journey!

On September 19^th, 2011, meet the 15 Eco Warriors who will share their DeforestACTION experiences so far. From seeing the impacts of deforestation in Borneo to engaging with local Dayak communities, the Eco Warriors will inspire us by what they are doing, and share how our hard work raising awareness and funds is evolving on the ground.  There will also be some incredible surprises!

The live event will be taking place live from Sintang in Borneo, Indonesia from 1:30 - 2:30pm (EST - Brisbane, Australia time)

Register your school here: http://www.tigurl.org/dfasept2011

September 1st, 2011 by Mandeep Atwal

Click here to meet the Eco-Warriors 

Exciting times are ahead for DeforestACTION supporters as the start of Borneo 3D begins...

Project Borneo 3D: 100 Days in the Jungle will soon follow 15 young ‘Eco-Warriors’ who will spend 100 days in the jungle working with acclaimed scientist Dr Willie Smits and the local Dayak people. The 3D movie will capture the Eco-Warriors:

• Setting up satellite technology to monitor the existing forest
• Confronting illegal logging
• Replanting an entire forest eco-system
• Rescuing and care for orangutans and release them back into the wild.

If you can’t wait for the movie to see what happens then follow the eco-warrior’s individual Action Hubs for up to date happenings in the jungle!

Paul Daley Ben Dessen Fahrani Empel Emily Hunter Shadrack Kalasa Mark Kuroski Anne-Sophie Marion Fabrice Marre Chai Chin Neo Steve Patriarco Perry Schumacher Yvette Teeselink Kodi Twiner Liza Heavener Tom Smith

September 1st, 2011 by Mandeep Atwal

Just like Silverton Primary School (Australia) the Pedmore PrimarY Meerkat’s (UK) have sent off a petition from 159 children and staff to urge the European Parliament to vote FOR a new law so that manufacturers have to label whether their products contain palm oil. They are calling for all to join the campaign and email Caroline Spelman, the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at caroline@carolinespelman.com

Students also wrote an article about their DFA palm oil project and it featured on the front page of the July issue of The Circle Gazette! A huge CONGRATULATIONS from us at DFA!!

Read more here. 

August 31st, 2011 by Mandeep Atwal

The students at Silverton Primary School have written a ‘letter of change’ to their Federal Politician. The letter of change is requesting that a ‘truth on labelling’ bill should be passed where by all companies who use palm oil as an ingredient clearly identify this on their product labelling. Students hope that this honest bill will give consumers the right to decide for themselves whether to buy the product or not. Ultimately, students are hoping that a fall in sales will force companies to find alternative environmentally friendly ingredients to use in their products.

You can find a copy of the letter here. 

Happy Reading!!

August 17th, 2011 by Mandeep Atwal

 Mark met with Mr Kim and his principal to talk about DeforesACTION. They are very excited to be a part of the project and cannot wait to start when they return from their summer holidays.

In fact, Mr Kim believes there are other golden opportunities to be gained from the project. There is such an emphasis on learning English in Korean schools that the chance to interact with native English speakers is almost as large a draw to the project as is learning about the ecosystem of the rainforest. Please feel free to reach out to Shin Pyeong High School and help them achieve their aims and objectives, as well the opportunity to interact with an amazing school.

Check out the pictures taken from Mark in his gallery!!!

July 22nd, 2011 by sarahassan

Celebrate the lauch of EarthWatchers, which is Geodan's groundbreaking software tool designed to help young people around the world use satellite images to monitor and take action to stop deforestation in Indonesia.

This event also celebrates the newly launched DeforestACTION website, which allows you to track fundraising efforts, view the project map, connect to the latest discussions, and get project updates. The site will also feature videos and news from the top 16 Action Agents, who will be traveling to Borneo to help lead the DeforestACTION project while starring in a 3D feature documentary produced by Virgo Productions, in collaboration with National Geographic Entertainment.

Join project partners, Action Agents, and youth and schools from around the world in this
exciting event, taking place live from Brisbane, Australia from 11am-1pm (ET / GMT+10).

Register here: http://www.tigurl.org/dfajuly11

June 24th, 2011 by Mandeep Atwal

The Food Standards Amendment (Truth in Labelling--Palm Oil) Bill has been passed in the Australian Senate. Soon you will know which products contain palm oil and can choose not to buy them. If enough people stop buying the products, they will soon find an alternative.

June 23rd, 2011 by Mandeep Atwal

Hi Everyone,

Read the latest discussion posts from our action agents below. Don’t forget you can start your own thread at any time...

• Check out Mark Kuroski’s amazing response to Jodi Salmond’s ‘How to post a Blog...’thread. Mark gives some really good instructions that will make blogging easy for everyone J
• Paul Daley shares an interesting piece by Fritjof Capra on Sustainable Communities.
• Fabrice Marre gives some great advice on how to learn Bahasa Indonesian– view the recommended web links.
• Read Steve Patriarco’s VERY IMPORTANT post on medical servicesfor travelling Action Agents. 

Happy discussing!!!

June 21st, 2011 by Mandeep Atwal

Check out the latest blog postsfrom out action agents. Read and share their journey with all, don’t forget to let them know how proud you are of all their hard work!!

June 3rd, 2011 by Mandeep Atwal

The top 20 finalists for Project Borneo 3D will be announced within 24 hours of the DeforestACTION Recruit Session on Sunday, June 5, 2011.

See below for TOP 50 Action Agents previously shortlisted for Project Borneo 3D: 

June 3rd, 2011 by Mandeep Atwal

The Pedmore MeerKat’s have been hard at work yet again! Check out their latest deforestACTION updates below:

• The Meerkat’s have won a TOTAL Green School Award in recognition of their letter writing campaign about palm oil in products.
• Margot James (local MP) visited Pedmore Primary giving the Meerkat’s an opportunity to share their DFA projects. You can watch their fantastic interview here.
• They have started reaching out to local schools and have created an awareness video. Check out their video and leave some feedback, they would love to hear from you!

Great work Pedmore Primary School! 

June 3rd, 2011 by Mandeep Atwal

Congratulations to Taroona High School for organising a successful DeforestACTION fundraising event. Check out some of the highlights below:

• Taroona High’s very own rock bands composed some great music for Ranga Day. Listen here.
• Ranga Day Artwork.
• Virtual conference video below:

Well done Taroona! For more information on the wonderful work carried out by the school please visit their facebook page.

Once again WELL DONE!!

May 12th, 2011 by Mandeep Atwal

Dear All

On May 27^th, from 12.00 to 1.40pm, Aust EST, Taroona High School is hosting a whole school ‘Ranga Day’. Taroona High School are inviting schools worldwide to join them help raise awareness and funds for DeforestACTION. For further information and to find out how to join this special day please visit the Ranga Day facebook page.

May 12th, 2011 by Mandeep Atwal

Dear All

Check out Pedmore CofE Primary's Shout: DeforestACTION journey by following their blog at: http://pedmoremeerkats.wordpress.com/ 

The Rainforest Investigators, The Poison Tree Frogs, Team Amazon, Team Tapir, The Wonderful Rainforest and The Red Eye Tree Frogs took part in a National Essay Competition entitled 'How on Earth can we save the rainforest?' all essays were shortlisted and were read by an international panel of judges including a former Prime Minister of Sweden and Oxford University’s School of Geography & Environment. You can read their essays here: http://pedmoremeerkats.wordpress.com/rainforest/ 

Happy reading!

May 1st, 2011 by Mandeep Atwal

Dear All

Check out Ngee Ann Secondary School’s ‘Pot A Plant’ challenge.This school is based all the way in Singapore but you can join their journey by visiting their Urban Challenge facebook page and become a member.

May 1st, 2011 by Mandeep Atwal

 Check out this Shout DeforestACTION inspired project ‘CJV Eco-Logical Co’ from Colegio Julio Verne (Spain). It is a fantastic example of how Microsoft’s educational tools have been used to inspire creativity and innovation in the classroom. The project is centred around the study of ecosystems:  http://cjulioverne.com.es/eco/

February 10th, 2011 by Michael Furdyk

We can't wait to hear your ideas for action on deforestation! Use the blogs, discussion boards, gallery, and maps to post your progress and share your ideas!