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New study identifies regions of greatest conservation potential for species, water quality, carbon - Environmental News Oct 2021

Posted 01 Oct 2021 in Environmental News

- A new study has mapped out the regions where conservation actions can maximize the protection of biodiversity, carbon stocks, ...

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Oil palms alone can be damaging; with other crops, the benefits abound - Environmental News Sep 2021

Posted 22 Sep 2021 in Environmental News

- Intercropping in oil palm plantations can reduce deforestation, increase biodiversity, and boost farmers’ income, all without hurting palm oil ...

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Indonesia terminates agreement with Norway on $1b REDD+ scheme - Environmental News Sep 2021

Posted 10 Sep 2021 in Environmental News

- The Indonesian government has decided to terminate a $1 billion deal with Norway under which Indonesia preserves its rainforests ...

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‘Conservation litigation’ tries to put a true price on wildlife crime - Environmental News Jun 2021

Posted 15 Jun 2021 in Environmental News

- An international team of experts says it’s possible to sue environmental and wildlife offenders for the damage they inflict ...

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Human rights must be at heart of new biodiversity framework, experts say - Environmental News May 2021

Posted 26 May 2021 in Environmental News

- A new study by the ICCA Consortium, an international conservation association, says human rights must be included in conservation ...

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Indonesia says no new coal plants from 2023 (after the next 100 or so) - Environmental News May 2021

Posted 12 May 2021 in Environmental News

- Indonesia plans to stop building new coal-fired plants after 2023, with additional electrical capacity to be generated only from ...

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Indonesia’s bid to control deforestation wildly off-target, experts say - Environmental News Apr 2021

Posted 25 Apr 2021 in Environmental News

- Indonesia aims to transform its forests into a carbon sink by 2030 by reducing deforestation and increasing reforestation, as ...

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Only 6.5% of global forests are adequately protected, study finds - Environmental News Apr 2021

Posted 07 Apr 2021 in Environmental News

- Designating land as a protected area (PA) reduces, but does not stop, deforestation, according to a recent study that ...

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Deforestation in Indonesia hits record low, but experts fear a rebound - Environmental News Mar 2021

Posted 23 Mar 2021 in Environmental News

- The deforestation rate in Indonesia last year fell by 75% to its lowest level since monitoring began in 1990, ...

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Indonesia to push for mine rehab, reforestation after deadly floods - Environmental News Feb 2021

Posted 15 Feb 2021 in Environmental News

- The Indonesian government plans to reforest watershed areas in the Bornean province of South Kalimantan and compel coal-mining companies ...

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