Deforestation, Sustainability and Orangutans

On this episode, Judith and Barnaby are joined by Michelle Desilets, Founder and Executive Director of Orangutan Land Trust. Michelle is an extremely influential international spokesperson for the orangutan and a key player in the campaign for sustainable palm oil - who has spent a career tirelessly working to ensure the long-term survival of the orangutan in the wild. Topics covered include the current landscape around deforestation, the role of legislation such as EUDR in protecting biodiversity, and what the future looks like for orangutans. Orangutan Land Trust's primary objective is to secure designated forest habitats that are safe for orangutans. The organisation is dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and safeguarding of forested regions in areas where orangutans naturally live or have historically lived. Additional information about Orangutan Land Trust can be found at https://www.orangutanlandtrust.com/ One Nine Nine (https://www.oneninenine.agency/) - marketing, PR and design for sustainability, manufacturers and the food industry. Judith Murdoch Associates (https://www.murdochassociates.com) - sustainability experts specialising in sustainable palm oil and other forest risk commodities.