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Myanmar is learning from its neighbors on how to conserve its unique biodiversity as its palm oil industry expands and the country seeks to meet domestic demand for the commodity. Myanmar’s first workshop on the development of a sustainable plantation sector took place on 28 June, 2014, in Yangon, organised by Fauna & Flora International […]
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As the likelihood of an El Niño occurring after June this year rises to above 65 percent, forestry and plantation companies should consider reviewing and updating their fire prevention and abatement strategies. Companies operating on degraded forests or peat areas are at greatest risk of being impacted by an extended dry season phenomenon, said Philip […]
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The Forests Dialogue (TFD), in partnership with Daemeter Consulting, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), and the University of Palangka Raya (UNPAR), is hosting a field dialogue on Food, Fuel, Fiber and Forests (4Fs) in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, to bridge the forestry and agriculture sectors. Through the dialogue, around 25 international and 35 Indonesian […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Case studies show it is possible for palm oil firms to be profitable while curbing social conflict, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and protecting forests. But more needs to be done. Download the full report here. JAKARTA, 12 Feb 2014 – The narrative around Indonesia’s palm oil industry is usually one of destruction of […]
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The Young Caring Professional Award, which is in its fourth year, aims to inspire and empower Indonesian women to develop their capacity and contribute to their environment, according to its organizers. Eight other professionals, working among others as a policewoman in the narcotics division, entrepreneur and in communications, also received the award. “It was an […]
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