Monthly Archives: December 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 →

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Forestry and Development
Posted in News | Comments Off

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 →

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Forestry and Development
Posted in Greenpeace, News | Comments Off

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 →

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Forestry and Development
Posted in News | Comments Off

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 →

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Forestry and Development
Posted in Greenpeace, News | Comments Off

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 →

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Forestry and Development
Posted in News | Comments Off

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 →

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Forestry and Development
Posted in News | Comments Off