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10 May 2016
What will it take to make sustainable palm oil the norm?
New study examines the factors driving commitments to responsible production of a controversial global commodity.
Analysis
- 17 Mar 2016
Why ‘zero deforestation’ is only one piece of the sustainability puzzle
Lessons from the Brazilian Amazon show it’s important to shift toward more sustainable land uses and look for ways to intensify beef production.
Analysis
- 26 Aug 2015
Political economy of fire and haze: Moving to long-term solutions
Indonesia can stamp out forest and land fires, but it will take some serious action.
Event Coverage
- 8 Dec 2014
Innovation expert: Ingredients for landscape success are here—and they’re working
Daniel Nepstad outlined the good news from Brazil and Indonesia at the Global Landscapes Forum 2014.
News
- 25 Nov 2014
State of sustainability: For three forest-based commodities, ‘a long way to go’
Sustainable development pathways needed for controversial crops; palm oil, shea nut oil and timber.
Infographic
- 17 Oct 2014
Oil palm: A visual story
Palm oil can be produced without driving deforestation.
Infographic
- 17 Oct 2014
Oil palm: A visual story
News
- 19 Aug 2014
Artisanal millers vs. industrial plantations in Cameroon’s palm oil paradox
How to solve the problem? Give the producers a better price.
Event Coverage
- 2 Jul 2014
Oil palm, timber sectors must solve communication, tenure issues: panelists
Companies seeking long-term investment must overcome basic communication challenges to build sustainable working relations with communities.
Interview
- 13 Jun 2014
Does the head of Indonesia’s new REDD+ agency have the toughest job in climate change?
Heru Prasetyo will be tackling REDD+ inertia and all that comes with it.
News
- 29 Apr 2014
Papua oil palm plans may benefit migrants more than local poor — report
Scientists urge Government to ensure frontier oil palm in Papua leads to improved livelihoods and low carbon footprint.
News
- 20 Mar 2014
Scientific review shows oil palm plantations hurt biodiversity
Biofuels offer a promising way to respond to energy demand, but what are the consequences for native forest species?
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