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

"No money, no forests, no climate, no future"

At a side meeting of the Bali climate change conference today, Greenpeace launched a new proposal that will encourage and reward countries for reducing...
Posted by jamie - 4 December, 2007 - 17:56 -

"No money, no forests, no climate, no future"

At a side meeting of the Bali climate change conference today, Greenpeace launched a new proposal that will encourage and reward countries for reducing...
Posted by jamie - 4 December, 2007 - 17:56 -

News reports from the palm oil frontline

Last night, ITV News featured an excellent report from Indonesia about palm oil and how plantations are replacing forests at a horrific rate. Shown as...
Posted by jamie - 4 December, 2007 - 15:37

News reports from the palm oil frontline

Last night, ITV News featured an excellent report from Indonesia about palm oil and how plantations are replacing forests at a horrific rate. Shown as...
Posted by jamie - 4 December, 2007 - 15:37

Secret filming exposes the harsh reality of palm oil plantations

Taking up the western half of New Guinea island, the Indonesian province of Papua is a bit of a mystery. It's off-limits to outsiders and journalists, so the...
Posted by jamie - 30 November, 2007 - 18:10

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