Mangroves

Episode 11: Here, is the WHY…

Posted on August 12, 2012 by greenriders

Since GREEN RIDERS began, people have been asking us “Why?” Here, is the WHY. Thank you to everyone who’s followed and participated in this environmental video journey. In Southeast Asia and everywhere. Keep an eye out for future GREEN RIDERS events! (like one in Singapore in November!)

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Episode 8 – WE LOVE YOU KELAB ALAMI!

Posted on August 8, 2012 by greenriders

At the southernmost tip of Continental Asia, where Malaysia looks out over the water at the island of Singapore, is the point known as Tanjung Piai. In this region, Serina Rahman invited Green Riders to visit the community where she works and lives. Kelap Alami, or Nature Club, is a community-based program designed to empower … Continue reading »

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Green Conquers All: From the Earth Times

Posted on July 10, 2012 by greenriders

An update from our friends at the Earth Times, highlighting our adventures in Kok Krai, our progress along this windy route, and the growing list of species we’ve met along the way (non-human). Thanks for the support ET!

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Episode Three: Community-Based Tourism and Mangroves

Posted on July 6, 2012 by greenriders

GREEN RIDERS are back in town. Or in the village. Kok Krai village, Krabi province, Thailand to be precise. To learn about the choices the community has made to develop a local ecotourism model, instead of cutting back the mangroves to build resorts like so many villages in the region. We learn abou this project … Continue reading »