Recent news on Indonesian forest crimes, and related developments on NGO activities, company and government actions, changes to environmental rules, lawsuits and acquittals. Also features press releases and blog posts.
02 Jul 2013 / EoF News
Sumatra, Lack of governance, Biodiversity loss,
WWF released yesterday an advisory presented to buyers and investors of Sinar Mas Group/Asia Pulp & Paper (SMG/APP).
27 Jun 2013 / EoF News
Sumatra, Carbon stock, Biodiversity loss,
Sumatra’s Riau province is suffering Indonesia’s worst fire season in recent years with serious smoke choking the region and neighboring Singapore and southern...
26 Jun 2013 / EoF News
Sumatra, Carbon stock, Pulp & paper,
At least 6772 fires hotspots were detected accumulatively in Riau Province in period of 1-23 June 2013, based on MODIS Fires satellite monitoring that analyzed by Eyes on...
15 Jun 2013 / EoF News
Riau Governor Rusli Zainal finally was detained by Corruption Eradicatio Commission (KPK) yesterday for allegedly “abusing power to make money for himself and other...
11 Jun 2013 / EoF News
Sumatra, Biodiversity loss,
A recent estimation by WWF- Indonesia shows that there have been over 100 dead elephants found in Riau, Sumatra, since 2004, where truly law enforcement is needed...
03 Jun 2013 / EoF News
Sumatra, Lack of governance, Pulp & paper,
Police have saved eight children working for main supplier of Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) in Pulau Muda, Pelalawan district, and nabbed a contractor recruiting the children...
20 May 2013 / EoF News
Despite a restoration program organized by a company affiliated to pulp giant in Kampar Peninsula, Riau province, launched and endorsed by the Ministry of Forestry,...
16 May 2013 / EoF Press Release
Independent monitoring alleges the company’s wood supplier in Sumatra toviolate APP’s forest conservation policy and clearance moratorium
16 May 2013 / EoF News
Sumatra, Biodiversity loss, Pulp & paper,
Eyes on the Forest investigation last month found natural forest clearing in concession of Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) supplier, PT Riau Indo Agropalma (RIA), in Kerumutan...
07 May 2013 / EoF News
In attempt to mitigate the corporates’ forest crimes, some activists demand Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to immediately seize the company assets of the...