Malamoi Customary Council Reject Palm Oil Companies
The customary assembly is an official forum for indigenous peoples who own customary rights to express their complaints and aspirations.
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.
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.
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.
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.