Dr. Karma Tashi Choedron is an environmental sociologist with over 20 years of experience working with Jakun communities in the Southeast Pahang Peat Swamp Forest. Her work focuses on participatory approaches, including Rapid and Participatory Rural Appraisals, to understand indigenous knowledge, forest dependency, and socio-environmental change. She collaborates with colleagues from the University of Nottingham who bring expertise in environmental governance and community forestry. Together, they have built strong relationships with Orang Asli communities, supporting inclusive, community-led conservation and sustainable development initiatives.