About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of new dam proposals in Sarawak and the historical context of Indigenous land rights.
This year marks ten years since the Sarawak government cancelled the proposed Baram Dam, a project that would have displaced thousands of people and flooded vast areas of Indigenous land. It was a hard-fought victory, led by communities who stood their ground for years to protect their rivers and their homes. But today, Sarawak is once again pushing forward with new dam proposals, raising familiar concerns about environmental impact, energy needs, and whether communities are being properly included in the process. Are we seeing history repeat itself? We discuss this and more with Peter Kallang, Chairman and Founder of SAVE Rivers , and Celine Lim, Managing Director of SAVE Rivers. Image: Sarawak, Bakun Jan 5, 2018, Murum dam Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guests: Peter Kallang, Celine Lim
Topics covered
- dams
- Indigenous rights
- environmental impact
- energy needs
- community involvement
Keywords
- Sarawak
- dams
- Indigenous land
- environment
- energy
- community rights
- SAVE Rivers
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: SAVE Rivers
Places: Sarawak, Baram Dam, Bakun, Murum
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