Forest preservation
Tropical forest loss eases in 2025 from record high: report
[SAO PAULO] Destruction of the world’s tropical forests eased in 2025 from a record high, a report showed on Wednesday, underscoring how decisive policy can help keep trees standing despite pressures ...
Indonesia’s land crackdown dents Genting Plantations’ profits
The earnings adds to a list of public disclosures on the effects of a crackdown on resource companies in Indonesia
Genting Plantations pays 396 billion rupiah fine amid Jakarta’s land enforcement crackdown
The development comes as Indonesia continues to tighten scrutiny of land use
From Sumatra to Sao Paulo: practical lessons for COP30
Indonesia and Brazil show how forest protection is risk management and value preservation
Temasek’s GenZero investment brings US timberland manager’s Latin American reforestation strategy to US$672 million
The strategy focuses on restoring biodiversity and climate resilience in critical ecosystems in Latin America
Why Indonesia must seize the Tropical Forests Forever Facility
A new fund will debut at COP30 – Brazil is already all in and Indonesia must stop stalling
APP Group pledges US$30 million a year to restore 1 million hectares of Indonesia’s rainforests
It also unveils its new Forest Positive Policy, a more rigorous and structured framework for sustainability
EU clears Malaysia’s palm oil certification for new deforestation rule
MSPO gives buyers and regulators the confidence that certified palm oil is legally sourced and deforestation-free
China signals investment in Brazil-led global forest fund: sources
The Brazilian government sees potential for the TFFF to be its main new deliverable at COP30, which it will host in the Amazonian city of Belem
Malaysia says EU’s deforestation risk rating based on old data
Under the EU regulations, “standard risk” countries will face lighter compliance checks on goods exported to Europe