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Yearly Archives: 2009
Has the World Bank learned anything on forestry?
Earlier in 2009 the World Bank announced the establishment of its Forest Investment Program (FIP). Yet a close look at the Bank’s ‘new’ strategy on investing in forests reveals that it has learnt little from its previous experiences in developing … Continue reading
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Anti-Chinese sentiment still a threat
E-mails are still circulating in Papua New Guinea that threaten the lives of Asian-owned businesses in the country. The e-mails, which are not unlike those that were circulating at the beginning of the year that prompted a series of riots … Continue reading
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FAO: forest industries are carbon positive
A new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) demonstrates that the global forest industry overall has a beneficial impact on greenhouse gas emissions. The draft report, ‘The effects of the global forest products industry … Continue reading
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Greenpeace’s own version of reality in Indonesia
Greenpeace recently claimed victory in Indonesia, stating that its protest actions there had resulted in one of the country’s largest pulp and paper producers being dropped by a major European buyer. Yet a close look at a timeline of events … Continue reading
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PNG dependent on agriculture
A new study published by the Australian National University (ANU) indicates that agriculture plays a vital role in everyday life in PNG – but its significance is not appreciated. The study, ‘Food and Agriculture in Papua New Guinea’, notes the … Continue reading
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Medal given for forest credits debunk, but scams live on
Two journalists, Ilya Gridneff of AAP (Australian Associated Press) and Natasha Loder of The Economist, were recently honoured for their investigative reports into the scandal surrounding the issuing of carbon credits for forest areas in Papua New Guinea. The pair … Continue reading
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PNGFIA releases study on economic importance of land-use in PNG
The Papua New Guinea Forest Industries Association (PNGFIA) recently released a comprehensive report on the economic importance of land use in Papua New Guinea. The report, entitled “The Economic Benefits of Land-Use in Papua New Guinea”, examines how reduced emissions … Continue reading
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Greens at the fringe in global forest-climate debate
Green campaigners have relegated themselves to the fringes of the forestry debate by lobbying against the international consensus on sustainable forest management (SFM). Two activist groups – Greenpeace and Global Witness – have taken aim at the generally accepted concept … Continue reading
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Canberra issues illegal logging impacts paper
The Australian Government has issued a draft paper that attempts to cost introducing legislation that would ban imports of so-called ‘illegal timber’. The draft is the result of an election promise made in 2007 by the Rudd Government to address … Continue reading
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Whatever it takes: Greenpeace's anti-forestry campaign in Papua New Guinea
Masalai i Tokaut and Rimbunan Hijau Watch: A political and deceptive campaign against Rimbunan Hijau
The Economic Contribution of Rimbunan Hijau's Forestry Operations in Papua New Guinea
The Economic Importance of the Forestry Industry to Papua New Guinea