Under the Shadow of the Tree
About
of Borneo
Ready for adventure? Our next expedition takes us to the heart of Borneo, this mythical island in Southeast Asia, shared between Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Sultanate of Brunei. Here, under an equatorial climate, exceptional biodiversity flourishes, with forests sheltering nearly 6% of the world's biodiversity, while the island represents only 1% of the Earth's landmass.
But Borneo is not just a natural sanctuary; it is also home to numerous indigenous communities facing major challenges. And among these challenges, our documentary will address the issue of palm oil.
About
Palm oil
Borneo is one of the world's leading centers for palm oil production. Thanks to its unbeatable yield, with harvesting possible every 8 days as early as 3 years after planting, this crop quickly established itself as one of the most profitable. However, its explosive expansion since the 20th century has caused massive deforestation and soil depletion, thus disrupting the island's ecosystems. Palm oil, present in a multitude of food, cosmetic, and biofuel products, is appealing because of its low cost. Yet, this profitability and its omnipresence on the market come at a price.
A global issue rooted in a local context.
About
from the 2025 team
We are three students from AgroParisTech united by common convictions.
Our motivation?
To meet, understand, and document
Our values?
Respect, listening, understanding, transparency
Juliette FERLAY , president of the association, is a high-level dancer and passionate about audiovisual media. She is in charge of coordinating the project, managing the equipment already in our possession, and preparing the logistics for the expedition.
Anaïs AZAM , secretary, is responsible for maintaining communication with the various stakeholders in the field and our future partners. She is also in charge of communication.
Marie FRANCISCO , treasurer, is responsible for overall planning, setting up the provisional budget and monitoring expenses to ensure the financial feasibility of the project.
The small field team will be supported backstage by Baptiste PANERAI , also an AgroParisTech student and the documentary's editor.
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