Palawan: World’s best island in danger | Short Doc

The island of Palawan in the Philippines has been repeatedly voted the world’s best island. The tropical idyll is home to indigenous peoples who have always lived in harmony with nature. That changed when mining and illegal logging began taking their toll. Every year, mines and plantations replace thousands of hectares of Palawan’s old-growth forest.

The island’s indigenous people often have no source of income other than illegal logging. When they are caught, they face fines and imprisonment, while the politicians and businessmen responsible for the destruction go unpunished.

The Philippines is also the second most dangerous country for environmental activists. Forty-three were killed in 2019 alone. Yet, groups of green advocates and indigenous people are still risking their lives to save the Palawan rainforest.

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