Mongabay · Climate & nature

Indigenous Communities Displaced by Bakun Dam Project

The construction of the Bakun Hydro-electric project in Malaysian Borneo, a key part of Sarawak's renewable energy strategy, has led to the relocation of Indigenous communities. This series explores the human cost of the green transition.

Around thirty years ago, members of Indigenous communities in Malaysian Borneo were relocated to make way for the Bakun Hydro-electric project. This project is one of the largest hydroelectric dams in the region, contributing to Sarawak's renewable energy ambitions and its goal to supply power beyond its borders.

The relocation highlights a recurring global issue: who bears the cost of the green transition? The series aims to investigate the intricate connection between land and people in remote Borneo, focusing on the impact of such large-scale infrastructure projects on local communities.

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