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Food & Agriculture
Why Indian conservationists are wary of proposed changes to the forest conservation act
The proposed amendments make it easier to clear forests for a range of commercial projects in a country with the world's second highest rate of deforestation.
Policy & Finance
Q&A: How can countries stop subsidies harming biodiversity?
Subsidies that harm nature and the environment cost the world an estimated US$1.8tn each year – the equivalent of the entire GDP of Canada.
Policy & Finance
Indonesia, Malaysia cry 'discrimination' in lobbying against EU palm oil restrictions
Indonesia and Malaysia will send top officials to Brussels to voice concerns over a new regulation that bans the trading of commodities associated with deforestation, including palm oil.
As the two countries prepare an agreement on human-wildlife conflict, local successes in managing conflict with elephants and tigers may offer valuable lessons.
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23 May 2023
Policy & Finance
Millions in unpaid taxes amassed by Indonesian oil palm plantations
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