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Title
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Category |
08-Dec-2017 |
The mud that could save the world
Dargie and Lewis estimate the Congo peatland contains around 30 billion tons of carbon, the equivalent of 20...
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Global |
08-Dec-2017 |
Labor abuses persist in RSPO-certified palm plantations, report finds
The report reveals how workers are routinely exposed to hazardous pesticides, paid less than the minimum...
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Plantations on peat |
07-Dec-2017 |
Peatland zonation and examples of economic activities
Innovation can be achieved when public and private capital are used to create a common vision for peatland...
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Sustainable Use |
04-Dec-2017 |
Restoring Indonesia's Peatlands for Bioenergy
Indonesia’s Peatland Restoration Agency (BRG) is seeking to broaden efforts to restore degraded peatlands through...
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Biofuels |
03-Dec-2017 |
Pulp and paper giant sues Indonesian government over peat protection obligation
A company owned by the billionaire Tanoto family of Indonesia filed a lawsuit against President Joko...
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Plantations on peat |
27-Nov-2017 |
Planting the seeds for REDD+ payments in Indonesia
Jakarta discussion draws connections from the national level to the grassroots
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REDD+ |
23-Nov-2017 |
Malaysia thanks Indonesia for tackling forest fires
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has expressed his appreciation for Indonesia's efforts in tackling forest fires...
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Peatland Fire and Haze |
23-Nov-2017 |
New map helps track palm-oil supply chains in Borneo
The updated Borneo Atlas offers new data to measure the impact of mills and plantations on forests
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Technology |
22-Nov-2017 |
Malaysia thanks Indonesia for commitment to preserving haze-free skies
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today praised the Indonesian government for its commitment to...
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Peatland Fire and Haze |
22-Nov-2017 |
RSPO tops among certification schemes, though all must improve: report
A new report from the Forest Peoples Programme ranks certification schemes for biofuels and edible oils.
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Plantations on peat |
18-Nov-2017 |
World Praises Indonesia for Success with Peat Governance amid Climate Change Threat
Indonesia is getting attention for being considered to have made an 'unusual leap' and achievements in peat...
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Indonesia-Peatland,Haze and Fire |
17-Nov-2017 |
Action needed to preserve global peatlands
“We would like all humanity to understand the importance of peatlands to climate change.”
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Peat Conservation |
17-Nov-2017 |
COP23: Leaders vie for protection of ‘incredibly important’ African peatland
Conservation leaders and representatives gathered this week at COP23 in Bonn, Germany, say protections could...
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Global |
16-Nov-2017 |
Long Term Consumption of Peat Water Impairs Health
Desy Yarsita, a medical officer in Apit River Subdistrict of Siak Regency, Riau, has successfully designed a device...
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Peatlands and People |
15-Nov-2017 |
COP23 Special: ‘No Paris without peatlands’
Discussions abound on peat in global climate talks, amid calls for action
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Peat Conservation |
15-Nov-2017 |
GIVING BACK TO THE ENVIRONMENT
BEAUTY brand innisfree has partnered with the Selangor State Forestry Department and Global Environment Centre for...
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Malaysia |
14-Nov-2017 |
Unit to study wildfires in Asean
The first dedicated research unit for studying wildfires in upper Asean countries, including Cambodia, could...
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Peatland Fire and Haze |
14-Nov-2017 |
Development or destruction? An inside look at APP’s mega paper mill
Production is ramping up at Asia Pulp and Paper’s new pulp mill in Indonesia, as the annual burning season is...
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Plantations on peat |
14-Nov-2017 |
Environment Minister Speaking at UNFCCC: Global Peatland Governance is Very Important
The Minister of Environment and Forestry Siti Nurbaya said it needs a global agreement on the sharing of experience...
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Indonesia |
13-Nov-2017 |
EDITORIAL: Toward a low-carbon society
Countries are gathering at the United Nations climate conference in Bonn, Germany, to discuss how to collectively...
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Climate Change |