Deforestation News
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Declare climate emergency, say scientistsPutting together the many climate studies published in 2019, scientists tell the UN that the world is very close to tipping points. -
Trading carbon credits from nature sparks fiery debate at UN talksOil and gas companies say earning carbon credits to improve soils and forests will cut emissions - but critics call it a distraction.
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Campaign aims to make Singapore the world's first sustainable palm oil countryA business engagement campaign led by NGO People's Movement to Stop Haze aims to convert all of the city-state's palm oil users to the sustainable variety. It won't be easy, with palm oil's poor image and the perceived high cost of green palm among numerous obstacles. -
World heading for 3.2C temperature riseMissed opportunities for tough action on the climate emergency mean emissions cuts must be much faster, UN warns.
Deforestation Opinion
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Current proposals to plant trees are misguided– Reforestation and afforestation can play a role in reducing carbon emissions—but “what” and “where” are critical considerations. -
Climate leadership from developing countries– Climate solutions will not come solely from the West. Developing countries also have an opportunity to lead this transformation, write Lee White and Tanguy Gahouma. -
Building ‘blocks’ to fight the haze– To combat the fires in Indonesia and worsening haze, a Singaporean-based blockchain development company has launched the Global Ledger initiative to develop a coordinated regional and global response to such catastrophes.
Videos
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Can palm oil plantations be elephant-friendly?– From conflict to co-existence: Earthworm Foundation has come up with a solution to managing human-elephant conflict in palm oil plantations in Sabah.
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Documentary film Sexy Killers probes Indonesian candidates’ ties to Big Coal– Ahead of Indonesia’s presidential election on April 17, an online movie was recently published showing the links between Indonesian coal and energy companies and the country’s political elites.
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More than a nature series, Netflix's Our Planet is a call to action– Narrated by renowned environmentalist David Attenborough, Netflix's latest documentary series is a stunning insight into the world of animals and an urgent plea to protect their fast disappearing habitats.
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Jane Goodall returns to Tanzania for tree-planting mission– Dr Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering study of chimpanzees nearly 60 years ago in Tanzania, continues her work to conserve nature in Africa by joining an expedition to protect the continent’s highest peak.
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