Forests

In pictures: The orangutan, man of the woods, on International Orangutan Day 2017

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 19th August 2017
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An adult orangutan stands on the ground at Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation in Nyaru Menteng, Central Kalimantan.
All rights reserved. Credit: © Bjorn Vaugn / BOSF / Greenpeace

On August the 19th the orangutan gets our full attention. With only about 7000 Sumatran orangutans left in the wild and the Bornean orangutan population in steep decline there is no denying that the existence of these clever primates is under threat. Climbing rates in deforestation and the increasing expansion… Read More

Standard Chartered fails to protect forests

Posted by Jamie Woolley - 9th August 2017
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Standard Chartered has missed a golden opportunity to protect forests
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Some bad news, I’m afraid – Standard Chartered’s new palm oil policy is out and it fails to protect forests. They’ve updated their commitments on lending money to palm oil companies. But there are so many loopholes, it won’t stop their customers tearing down forests in Indonesia and elsewhere. Read More

In Pictures: It’s International Tiger Day!

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 29th July 2017
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Tigers in Tadoba reserve.
All rights reserved. Credit: Harshad Barve / Greenpeace

It’s International Tiger Day! First celebrated in 2010, this is a day to raise awareness about the threats these magnificent creatures face.  With only under 4000 tigers left in the wild the need to protect them is obvious. Celebrate their special day with our archive pictures taken in India and… Read More

How Standard Chartered is funding forest destroyers

Posted by Jamie Woolley - 26th July 2017
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Volunteers campaigning outside Standard Chartered's head office in London
All rights reserved. Credit: Amy Scaife / Greenpeace

Standard Chartered might not be that well known in the UK, but they’re a major global bank. They’re also heavily involved in the palm oil business and our investigations have shown that they’re funding some of the worst companies out there. Back in March, after thousands of Greenpeace supporters… Read More

HSBC triggers palm oil investigation to prevent forest destruction

Posted by Jamie Woolley - 10th July 2017
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An area of Papuan forest three times the size of Manhattan could be saved following HSBC's intervention
All rights reserved. Credit: Greenpeace / Ardiles Rante

HSBC has just triggered an investigation into a palm oil company which is preparing to clear a huge area of pristine forest in Indonesia. This isn’t just any palm oil company. Noble Plantations is part of Noble Group, which is one of HSBC’s customers. It’s been nearly five months since… Read More

Why SpongeBob is the perfect champion for the Amazon Reef

Posted by Priya Surendra - 4th July 2017
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So you might have seen SpongeBob SquarePants waving a placard around telling BP to back off the Amazon Reef and thought: ‘What a minute… what?’ Yeah. It’s not everyday that the world’s most famous sea sponge stands up to big business. But with more… Read More