GoI and USA Launch New Climate and Conservation Partnership
Under this new Framework Agreement, USAID aims to contribute up to USD 50 million over the course of five years, in support of the MOEF’s FOLU Net Sink climate and biodiversity objectives.
Planned Deforestation Threatens Indigenous Land in West Papua
A new report found systematic violations of permitting regulations as plantations were pushed into forest areas.
FSC-Certified Company Uses Fire to Clear Indonesian Forests
Korindo owns the largest palm oil plantation holdings in Papua and has destroyed 57,000 hectares of rainforest in the province since 2001.
Indonesia: Area 8 Times of Bali Burned in Last 5 Years
Between 2015 and 2019, 4.4 million hectares of land have burned in Indonesia. Some 789,600 ha of this area (18%) has burned repeatedly.
Indonesia Key to Saving World’s Climate
Indonesia can become a leader in international climate negotiations by strengthening forest moratorium and peatland restoration policies.
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.