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Indonesia's map project ignores indigenous land, risks conflictsIndigenous groups have criticised Indonesia's One Map policy, saying that the project excludes their land and can lead to even more conflicts. -
From Ladakh to Everest, risk of floods from glacial lakes growsScientists say shrinking glaciers and bigger meltwater lakes are growing dangers for people and landscapes across the Himalayan region, with more monitoring needed to avert future tragedies.
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New US$1 billion palm oil finance scheme links procurement volumes to forest conservation projectsPolicy & Finance
New US$1 billion palm oil finance scheme links procurement volumes to forest conservation projects
The more palm oil they buy, the more they contribute to a US$1 billion fund that aims to protect 500,000 hectares of forest in Southeast Asia. Consumer goods giants PepsiCo, Nestle, and P&G are working with Wilmar on the venture, called Rimba Collective. -
In Malaysia, the fate of a peat forest relies on a powerful state officialMalaysia's Selangor state wants to allow a 'mixed development project' on 931 hectares of forest reserve, which has drawn widespread opposition from indigenous people, environmental organisations, and a former environment minister.
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