Forest Peoples Programme - The Borneo Project

Indonesia Palm Oil Firm’s Violations Test Government’s Environmental Enforcement

July 24, 2012

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The Indonesian palm oil firm, PT Suryamas Cipta Perkasa, illegally cleared thousands of hectares of forest in Borneo and is now under investigation from a presidential taskforce for failing to receive mandatory environmental approvals before clearing the land. The investigation is a test to Indonesia’s pledge to better regulate forest clearing...

Indigenous Peoples Call for the Respect of Traditional Livelihoods in Rio+20 Outcomes

June 20, 2012

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At the Rio+20 global summit, indigenous peoples from all over the world have come to present solutions for sustainable development, flag serious risks associated with government ‘green’ proposals, and highlight how indigenous peoples’ traditional knowledge and practices contribute to sustaining the world’s most fragile ecosystems. Read here about how traditional...

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Indonesia Palm Oil Firm’s Violations Test Government’s Environmental Enforcement

Indigenous Peoples Call for the Respect of Traditional Livelihoods in Rio+20 Outcomes

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