EMPOWERING INDONESIA’S YOUTH FOR CLIMATE CHANGE: GREEN MATCH FUND CAMPAIGN

22 - 29 APRIL 2025

Standing forest is one of the world’s greatest natural carbon sinks. Trees and the unique soil composition in Borneo’s rainforests absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas.

Despite this and the ongoing effects of climate change, Indonesia has the second highest global deforestation rates, making it a leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

We are raising funds for an education programme in Indonesian schools, universities, and youth groups, to increase awareness of climate change and the importance of rainforest conservation.

By conserving the orangutan – the forest ape – we can help keep their critical rainforest standing. Help us empower Indonesia’s youth to take positive climate action for their future.

To read more about the programme and to take part, visit our Big Give campaign page.

All donations made between 12pm 22 – 29 April 2025 will be DOUBLED to deliver a critical educational programme.

WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING?

• £2,000 – Funding four biodiversity research projects for graduate students

• £4,000 – Workshops; Developing and distributing educational materials on orangutans and climate change

• £4,000 – Jungle visits; Tree Planting Day; Conservation Corner Workshops

OUR AIMS?

 1. Deliver workshops and distribute educational materials in Indonesian secondary schools on the role of orangutans in climate change mitigation

2. Increase awareness in students of how climate change will affect their future through extreme weather events and changing climate patterns

3. Invite secondary school students to jungle visits and Tree Planting Day to provide direct experience of biodiversity and conservation

4. Deliver ‘Conservation Corner’ workshops, inviting speakers and students to discuss environmental topics alongside presentations

5. Provide graduate students with funds for research projects focusing on biodiversity and climate change