Air Pollution Lawsuit Filed Against Indonesian Government
31 local Jakarta residents have officially filed a lawsuit against the government authorities today over the city’s toxic levels of air pollution.
Indonesia Key to Saving World’s Climate
Indonesia can become a leader in international climate negotiations by strengthening forest moratorium and peatland restoration policies.
Indonesian Government Actively Blocking Palm Oil Reform
This is not the first time the Indonesian Government has blocked private sector initiatives to increase transparency in the palm oil sector.
New Research Finds Crisis in Global Trade of “Recyclable” Plastics
Plastic waste from industrialized countries is literally engulfing communities in Southeast Asia, transforming what were once clean and thriving places into toxic dumpsites.
Companies Failed to Pay $1.3 Billion Fine for Forest Destruction
Greenpeace analysis into official data from the government of Indonesia shows companies have failed to pay US$1.3 billion fine for damaging forest and forest fires.
Better Forest Governance Key to Palm Oil’s Sustainability
Palm oil can be good for Indonesia only if there are substantial improvements in forest governance and if the sustainability of its production can truly be verified.