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January 30, 2021

Indonesia pushes to restore peatlands and mangroves at the center of the climate crisis

Indonesia is pushing to protect peatlands and mangroves from annual fires that are disastrous for the world’s carbon emissions. The efforts are key to the global climate struggle but face a major challenge from the palm oil, pulp and paper and logging industries.

March 3, 2020

Business over knowledge: Science is in the crosshairs of Indonesia’s investment strategy

After a foreign researcher was forced to leave the country, the scientific community reckons with a government in Indonesia sensitive to findings that contradict the official line.

November 19, 2019

The cost of consumerism: Indonesian forest fires linked to global brands

Slash and burn practices for palm oil led to a sharp increase in Indonesian forest fires this year. Top global consumer brands continue to buy raw products from producers engaging in these activities.