MyHutan Academy

Forum & Workshop #2

Forum #2

Land Rights of the Indigenous People

To help foster greater understanding among climate advocates on the issues, current developments and potential responsive solutions on the isuse of land rights for the Orang Asal in Malaysia.

Panelists

Aisling Usun Bagly

Aisling Usun Bagly is an Orang Asal of the Berawa tribe from Mulu, Sarawak and has been passionate about environmental issues from a young age. Aisling believes that people should coexist with nature and respect the environment because humans depend on the environment for sustenance. Aisling holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management and Sustainability and currently works with the SAVE Rivers organization as a project coordinator.

Ita Bah Nan

Ita Bah Nan, is an Orang Asal of the Semai tribe from Tapah, Perak. She has worked with Malaysian CARE for 8 years and focuses on priority areas including education and is involved in other awareness programs for the Indigenous community including training and collaborations with the community with a view towards improving Orang Asli education.

Workshop #2

Importance of the Indigenous People in Conserving Biodiversity

To help foster greater understanding among climate advocates on the issues, current developments and potential responsive solutions on the isuse of land rights for the Orang Asal in Malaysia.

Facilitators

Kamal Solhaimi Fadzil

Kamal Solhaimi Fadzil is an anthropologist from the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya. He teaches subjects such as introductory courses to anthropology and ethnography, as well as visual anthropology and development. His research areas include issues related to minority groups and human rights. This includes looking at the theme of development among indigenous communities in protected areas. He is also involved within the field of undocumented children and access to education.