Woman carrying firewood in Yangambi, Tshopo Province – DRC. Photo by Axel Fassio / CIFOR-ICRAF How will the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) greenhouse gas emissions evolve as the country implements its commitments under the Paris Agreement? How does that scenario compare to business-as-usual? And what does that really look like on the ground? A … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto proposed expanding oil palm plantations to increase palm oil exports. However, this idea has drawn criticism because it is considered to trigger deforestation. The President’s statement that equates oil palm with natural forest plants is also considered misguided. Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Gadjah Mada University and Chair … Read more
Soil is like the earth’s skin — a protective layer that makes up a complex ecosystem. That skin, which supports all life on Earth, is under threat, with scientists from a new global think tank warning 90 per cent of the planet’s soil could be degraded by 2050 unless urgent action is taken. “If we … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto claimed on Monday that palm oil is a national asset and the government must increase and expand palm oil plantations in the country. The head of state also directed his staff to bolster the security measures over palm oil to protect the commodity from external interests. “Don’t be afraid … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police (Polri), in conjunction with regional officials, to enhance security measures around palm oil plantations throughout Indonesia. This directive stems from his belief that Indonesia’s palm oil commodities are being actively targeted by foreign nations. “They really need our palm oil. … Read more