Development of a full project proposal through: (i) consultations with the indigenous Temuan local community of Kampong Bertang, Raub, Pahang on needs assessment for capacity building; (ii) collecting baseline data and information; and (iii) documenting indigenous knowledge and experience. The project being developed will prevent the depletion of endangered species such as rattan and agarwood trees, promote the sustainable management of non-timber forest products, introduce appropriate eco-friendly sanitation systems, mitigate climate change by introducing a renewable energy system linked to sustainable livelihoods for the local community to replace their currently unsustainable use of kerosene and forest wood for energy.