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.
20 Oct 2009 / EoF News
Biodiversity loss,
Today Indonesia officially welcomes President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Boediono to lead the country in overcoming its challenges during the next five...
19 Oct 2009 / EoF Press Release
Sumatra, Biodiversity loss, Pulp & paper,
Judges of a court case in Tembilahan District Court, Indragiri Hilir District, Riau, Sumatra last week (Oct 8) sentenced two poachers (M. Ajad bin Abdullah & Mistar bin...
16 Oct 2009 / EoF News
Carbon stock, Biodiversity loss, Pulp & paper,
(Stockholm, Sweden, 7 October 2009)-- WWF Sweden is urging its government – holding the current EU Presidency - to get behind an effective international agreement on...
(EoF News)-- Australian Orangutan Project published letters from a group of stakeholders who come together to call on APP/SMG and Indonesia's government for protection of...
30 Sep 2009 / EoF Press Release
Bangkok – As world leaders gather to negotiate a new global climate deal, one pulp and paper company in Indonesia is proceeding with plans to pulp up to 170,000...
09 Sep 2009 / EoF News
PEKANBARU (EoF News)—A new Law on Environment was passed by House of Representatives Tuesday (8/9/2009) which would provide more power to Environment Ministry or Agency...
02 Sep 2009 / EoF News
Sumatra, Lack of governance, Biodiversity loss,
PEKANBARU (EoF News)— Indonesia’s Anti-corruption Body (KPK) has named Siak District Head Arwin A.S. suspect for allegedly receiving bribe in issuing pulpwood...
02 Sep 2009 / EoF Press Release
Bogor, 31 August 2009. Despite support from Forestry Minister, the efforts of Teluk Binjai Village community are threatened by the expansion plan of Industrial Timber...
14 Aug 2009 / EoF News
PEKANBARU (EoF News)— Indonesian Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) has seized documents belong to Siak District Head at his office and residence this week as the...
05 Aug 2009 / EoF Press Release
Sumatra, Biodiversity loss,
A court case involving the killing of three Sumatran tigers will come into the sixth session next Monday (10/8) in Tembilahan District Court, Indragiri Hilir District,...