An environmental watchdog is finding that almost half of the forest and ground fires that hit…
Category: Environment & Sustainability
Forest Communities provide a solution to face Covid-19, Climate Change: RECOFTC
In times of crisis, such as the current Covid-19 Pandemic and climate change, governments must recognize…
Covid-19 Pandemic May Worsen This Year’s Forest and Ground Fires
The ongoing pandemic caused by the Corona Virus, also known as Covid-19, is likely to only…
Commodities Behind Tree Cover Loss in SE Asia: Global Forest Watch
Global tree cover loss reached record highs in 2016, 2017 and 2018 and in Southeast Asia,…
Omnibus Law Threatens to Weaken Environmental Protection
Revisions planned in the Draft Omnibus Law on Job Creation that has been submitted by the…
Local Wisdom Only, Not Enough to Conserve Forests
Although local wisdom could help ensure the survival and conservation of natural forests, it alone would…
Environmental Watchdog Wants Govt to Conduct Comprehensive Review of All Concessions
Environmental watchdog Friends of the Earth Indonesia (WALHI) on Wednesday (29/1) called on the government to…
BPS: Indonesia Lost 1.40% of its Forest in 2014-2018
A report issued by the Indonesian Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) issued at the end of…