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Starting the remedy process is a crucial first step towards re-certifying the controversial Indonesian paper company. But the move is premature, flouts FSC's own policies and could ultimately enable greenwashing on a massive scale, activists say.
Pangan & Agrikultur
Paper giant APRIL hires former FSC chief Kim Carstensen, eyes recertification
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The appointment of the former Forest Stewardship Council director general comes as the Indonesian paper giant works towards re-association with the eco-certifier. It has not been an FSC member since 2013.
Karbon & Iklim
Civil society groups urge Asean leaders to implement stronger laws to combat environmental destruction
Legal experts say adopting a legally binding environmental rights framework is crucial to hold businesses accountable for the impact they have on ecosystems and public health.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Spike in deforestation in Indonesian protected area linked to shadowy firms based in tax havens
Global demand for wood pellets and pulp is fuelling a resurgence in deforestation in Kalimantan, home to the Indigenous Dayak community and critically-endangered orangutans. The firm responsible has murky ties to Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysian entities, NGOs claim.
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18 Juli 2023
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27 April 2022
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Pangan & Agrikultur
Revealed: APP's controversial Indonesian paper mill OKI plans to triple in size
25 Mei 2021
Pangan & Agrikultur
Paper giant APRIL's expansion plan alarms environmentalists
23 Oktober 2020
Pangan & Agrikultur
Land eight times the size of Bali burned in Indonesia in last five years: Report
24 Juli 2020
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