In Malaysian Borneo, indigenous people have struggled for land rights against companies and the state. Using new mapping technology, communities in Borneo’s rainforests are racing to prove their claims.
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In this episode of Trending we’ll be exploring how technology and social media are being used and misused to shift the balance of power.
00:00 Introduction
02:02 Background and how tech is used
04:35 Why it’s difficult for community members to be heard
05:41 Save Rivers, Samling and #StopTheChop
09:40 The role of social media
14:33 Conclusion
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Producer: Olivia Lang
Editor: Flora Carmichael
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