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Event Coverage
- 27 Feb 2012
US biofuel policy excludes Indonesian and Malaysian palm oil amid industry protests
The US Environmental Protection Agency announces significant barrier to palm oil for biofuel.
Event Coverage
- 2 Feb 2012
Would tourists in Indonesia pay $500 to see orangutans?
New models of tourism were debated at the Great Ape Workshop at CIFOR HQ.
News
- 25 Jan 2012
Indonesia sets aside 45% of forest-rich Kalimantan to be world’s lungs
The move may protect up to 8.5 million hectares of extra forest and peatland.
Event Coverage
- 13 Jan 2012
Preserving peatlands benefits orangutans, makes economic sense, experts say
The presence of 'charismatic' species may boost the marketing value of carbon credits for corporations.
Event Coverage
- 8 Dec 2011
Indonesia to release improved moratorium map this week, chair of REDD+ task force says
The controversial ban has been criticized by conservationists and the corporate world.
Analysis
- 17 Nov 2011
SBY and Indonesia’s forests: A legacy in the making?
The President of Indonesia speaks optimistically about the country's environmental prospects.
Analysis
- 17 Nov 2011
SBY and Indonesia’s forests: A legacy in the making?
Event Coverage
- 14 Nov 2011
No premium price for legal timber, only market access to EU, say officials
“I don’t think we’re going to see any formalized green premium,” announces DFID official.
9 Nov 2011
Governments need to deal with corruption to further curb illegal logging
BEIJING, China (9 November, 2011)_The fight to curb rampant illegal logging in the Asia Pacific region has come a long way in the past decade as strong...
News
- 31 Oct 2011
Indonesia’s forest moratorium: A stepping stone to better forest governance?
New research highlights the moratorium's benefits for peatlands.
26 Sep 2011
On eve of major forestry conference, Indonesia’s President issues decree to cut GHG emissions
JAKARTA, Indonesia (26 September, 2011)_Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday issued a decree with a national action plan to reduce greenhouses...
8 Aug 2011
Indonesia calls for public to improve moratorium map
BOGOR, Indonesia (8 August 2011)_ The Indonesian government is calling for public participation to help improve a map of primary forests and peatlands...
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