An in-person public event on the government’s timber legality system (Sistem Verifikasi Legalitas dan Kelestarian or SVLK) for timber growers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan One of the causes of tropical deforestation and forest degradation in Indonesia is illegal logging. Based on data from the Directorate General of …
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Supporting sustainable palm oil: a crucial role for Indonesian districts
As consumers globally become more selective about choosing products based on sustainable production processes, suppliers must increasingly provide evidence that their goods are made without damaging the environment or ignoring the rights of local people. Demand for sustainable palm oil is driven by concerns associated with social and environmental impacts of palm oil production. Consuming …
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A new consensus on measuring the sustainability of Indonesian districts
As debates rage across the world on how to stop tropical deforestation caused by agricultural commodities, a unique experiment to develop a consensus on measuring and promoting sustainable commodity production ended its first phases. The Terpercaya Advisory Committee, a multistakeholder committee led by the Indonesian government and the EU delegation to Indonesia, completed its fourth …
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