Transforming Borneo

From Land Exploitation to Sustainable Development

Goh Chun Sheng, Lesley Potter

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ISEAS
31 July 2023

Economic growth; Development economics; Environmental economics; Agriculture & related industries

""There is an energizing boldness in this synthesis: the right big-picture questions aligning all the way down to the right complexities on the ground, and across the diverse territories that comprise contemporary Borneo. A manifesto for the kinds of cross-sectoral and applied research that can make the difference to the future of Borneo.""

Cynthia Ong, Chief Executive Facilitator, Forever Sabah

""A surgical and timely compendium on the transformation of Borneo's forests and land use with clear regional implications. If you care about the future of conservation in this part of the world, you will find all the key ingredients here for its salvation.""

Gopalasamy Reuben Clements, Professor at Sunway University, Co-founder of Nature-Based Solutions

""A perspective about balancing the future amidst the need for economic and social development while providing a better and more sustainable Borneo. It is something that you will need to help drive home change and make a sustainable impact for people and planet without compromising profit.""

Timothy Ong, Head of Circular Bio-economy Unit, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

By: Goh Chun Sheng, Lesley Potter
Imprint: ISEAS
Country of Publication: Singapore
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9789815011647
ISBN 10: 9815011642
Pages: 380
Publication Date: 31 July 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Goh Chun Sheng is Programme Leader for Master in Sustainable Development Management at Sunway University, Kuala Lumpur. Lesley Potter is Visiting Fellow at the Resource Management in Asia-Pacific Program, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australia National University.

Reviews for Transforming Borneo: From Land Exploitation to Sustainable Development

There is an energizing boldness in this synthesis: the right big-picture questions aligning all the way down to the right complexities on the ground, and across the diverse territories that comprise contemporary Borneo. A manifesto for the kinds of cross-sectoral and applied research that can make the difference to the future of Borneo."" - Cynthia Ong, CEO, Forever Sabah ""A surgical and timely compendium on the transformation of Borneo's forests and land use with clear regional implications. If you care about the future of conservation in this part of the world, you will find all the key ingredients here for its salvation."" - Gopalasamy Reuben Clements, Co-founder, RIMBA and Professor, Sunway University