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.
Minister Reported to Police over Land Right Documents
Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (ILAF) reported minister to Police after flouting Supreme Court order to publicly release Land Cultivation Right documents.
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.
Wilmar to Monitor Oil Suppliers
After an intensive global campaign by Greenpeace, Wilmar International has published a detailed action plan to map and monitor its palm oil suppliers.
Activists Released in Spain After 33 Hours Detention
Six activists who were detained for 33 hours on board a shipment carrying dirty palm oil into Europe have been released by Spanish authorities.