Comments on: Introduction

By: Andrei

Andrei — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:26:29 +0000

This could very well be my own fault, but after watching this I still didn’t quite understand what exactly Sun was “selling,” how the investors would profit from it or, most importantly, how much the Indonesian people would benefit from it?

By: C. Ammansens

C. Ammansens — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:11:14 +0000

Pretty resourceful way of extorting money out of U.S. firms. It’s sort of like selling a bottle of smoke,..or a bottle of “no smoke”.

By: Holly

Holly — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:53:29 +0000

Way to go!!!! Such an inspiration! We need to do something.

By: Flip

Flip — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:49:39 +0000

Great documentary on how money gets made out of thin air. The corrupt officials get rich, a banker buys himself another G4 jet, US government collects more taxes and Indonesian farmers keep on burning the forest because the farmer needs to feed his kids.

By: jj

jj — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:37:23 +0000

Isaac yes change is scary. But look at this as positive the high tax in carbon will generate new idea and new startups with low emission. And your kids and your self will breathe easy and healthy. Get control you fear and fear only fear it; learn to live in peace and harmony with your neighbor in the global villages. If you don’t do that you are the only person you will safer.

By: riyanti

riyanti — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:05:48 +0000

thank alot of dorgee

By: vv

vv — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:40:11 +0000

i’m so curious with the woodcutter lifes now….

By: ted

ted — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:39:28 +0000

Dear Mr Dorjee, ypou have done a great job in Indonesia but as you know the Indonesians are very bad in treating their forests. In PNG we have the 3rd largest forests and as PNG is a Westminister system country, PNG will be more willing to adopt stringent rules on CDM etc than Indonesia. I’m still waiting to hear from you as I sent you an email today. I’m inviting you to PNG to do a presentation.

Ted
from PNG

By: Michelle Desilets

Michelle Desilets — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:11:52 +0000

A most inspiring film. If you wish to learn more about Lone Droscher Nielsen and her efforts to save the orangutans of Borneo, visit the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation at http://www.savetheorangutan.co.uk.

By: Elsa Kendall

Elsa Kendall — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:44:17 +0000

This was an incredibly eye-opening documentary and very well done. Thank you to the filmmaker Cathy Henkel for being so inspired to follow Dorjee on his remarkable journey to effect change with innovation, and to showcase the plight of the Indonesian farmers so beautifully. Thank you, as always, to PBS for airing it. I hope the reforestation managers of the world are considering the incredible NEEM tree in their efforts to provide not only a viable source of income for the farmers and their countries from the many beneficial products this tree yields, but also an easily cultivated option for helping to counteract the mounting effects of carbon emissions. This book is excellent if anyone wants to learn more: Neem: A Tree for Solving Global Problems, ISBN 0-309-04686-6. I would like to say I have nothing to gain by sharing this information other than to inspire others to look into this remarkable tree. Perhaps Don Seehusen at Global-Reforestation Initiative and others already know about it. I hope so!

By: Erica Courtney

Erica Courtney — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:56:40 +0000

I too have been pitching this concept to investors for the past year and it is not easy as organizations invest in what they know, not what they don’t understand-no matter how good the financials look. However, due to efforts like Dorjee putting himself out there to the international community, it is cracking a door open that was once closed. Once the Merrill deal transpired during Bali, the concept of making the protection of standing forests financially viable while providing a valuable service to society was all over the media. This in turn educates and makes people aware of the problem and a possible solution. Kudos to Merrill for sticking their neck out and taking a leadership position in this market. However, as a project developer in this niche, I know Merrill stands to make millions so it is a win-win for them, the Indonesian people and society as a whole. Keep on going Dorjee! I applaud your efforts. We can bring economy and ecology together to solve social problems-pretty new territory indeed! Thanks for cracking open that door-lets get it wide open.

By: Kathy Carpenter

Kathy Carpenter — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:44:50 +0000

Burning Season was absolutely fabulous. Gives me hope we can come together and do something about global warming. Much praise for the efforts of Dorjee Sum, what a wonderful, dedicated young man. Also great to see Aaron Brown back on the air, have missed him

By: Rebecca Darr

Rebecca Darr — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:01:12 +0000

It was a truly inspiring and informative film. Wish I had more info about the organization/business that Dorjee Sun has launched, as I would like to see if there is something that I can do to help/participate

By: Wayne

Wayne — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:16:37 +0000

Dorjee and PBS,

Excellent documentary especially moving was the part where the local farmer was rationalizing his need for money to put his daughter to school and later crying about his way of life. Dorjee know that change happens for a reason. You are inspired and passionate but listen to your mother and get more rest so you do not burnout ;-) The US will change and the global economy needs a wake up call. Keep going forward your journey is just beginning!