ChangeMakers Faith Doherty – Fighting Deforestation in South-East Asia

Faith Doherty, a fearless environmental campaigner, shares her journey from her early life in Malaysia to her activism with Greenpeace and the Environmental Investigation Agency. She discusses her work against nuclear weapons, deforestation, and corruption, highlighting her experiences in Burma and Indonesia. Despite facing significant challenges, including being kidnapped, Faith remains committed to her cause, advocating for environmental protection and democratic rights.

What initially drove Faith Doherty to become an activist?

• Her childhood in Malaysia

• Her interest in politics

• Her love for animals

• Her anger at bad decisions

What was the primary focus of Faith's work with Greenpeace?

• Climate change

• Nuclear disarmament

• Marine conservation

• Deforestation

In Burma, what was Faith Doherty's main contribution to the resistance?

• Organizing protests

• Facilitating political dialogue

• Providing military support

• Raising funds

What was a significant challenge Faith faced while working in Indonesia?

• Lack of funding

• Political instability

• Illegal logging

• Climate change

What was the primary use of the illegally logged Ramin wood in Indonesia?

• Paper production

• Furniture

• Snooker cues

• Construction

What was the main goal of Faith's work in Myanmar with the EIA?

• To promote tourism

• To improve education

• To stop illegal logging

• To support local businesses

What was a key strategy used by Faith and the EIA to combat illegal logging?

• Military intervention

• Public awareness campaigns

• International lobbying

• Local community engagement

Which country was a major consumer of illegally logged timber from Myanmar?

• India

• China

• Australia

• United States

What was the outcome of the EU Timber Regulation that Faith advocated for?

• Banning all timber imports

• Requiring origin disclosure

• Increasing timber prices

• Reducing timber demand

What is a significant challenge in lobbying for environmental legislation?

• High costs

• Insufficient data

• Political resistance

• Lack of public interest