Saving Indonesia's rainforests

Last edited 14 March 2014 at 1:30pm

Indonesia's rainforests are a biodiversity hotspot, rich in endemic species, and vital in regulating the Earth's climate. But these forests are being torn down for palm oil, pulp and paper plantations - making Indonesia the world's third largest greenhouse gas emitter and threatening endangered species such as orang-utans with extinction. Greenpeace is campaigning globally to protect Indonesia's rainforests.

Campaign updates

Time for KFC to come clean on APP!

Since we launched the campaign three weeks ago to get KFC to cut deforestation out of its supply chain, there is little evidence that the Colonel is serious...
Posted by ianduff - 12 June, 2012 - 16:51 -

Junking the Jungle: how KFC is driving rainforest destruction in Indonesia

Our research has revealed that KFC is sourcing paper for its packaging products from rainforests. This has been confirmed in China, the UK and Indonesia....
Posted by Fran G - 23 May, 2012 - 12:59 -

Junking the Jungle: how KFC is driving rainforest destruction in Indonesia

Our research has revealed that KFC is sourcing paper for its packaging products from rainforests. This has been confirmed in China, the UK and Indonesia....
Posted by Fran G - 23 May, 2012 - 12:59 -
Deforestation in Sumatra, Indonesia by Sinar Mas supplier PT Arara Abadi

Yet more proof that Asia Pulp and Paper's green claims don’t stack up

Another blow has been delivered to the credibility of Asia Pulp and Paper (APP), thanks to some excellent work by WWF. In a survey of the certification bodies...
Posted by jamie - 16 February, 2012 - 15:04
Deforestation in Sumatra, Indonesia by Sinar Mas supplier PT Arara Abadi

Yet more proof that Asia Pulp and Paper's green claims don’t stack up

Another blow has been delivered to the credibility of Asia Pulp and Paper (APP), thanks to some excellent work by WWF. In a survey of the certification bodies...
Posted by jamie - 16 February, 2012 - 15:04

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