Yearly Archives: 2012

The World Bank has published a new report that repeats Green fallacies on global levels of illegal logging.

The Australian Illegal Logging Bill has been delayed in Australian Parliament again, this time being referred to a Lower House Committee.

The Forest Stewardship Council’s General Assembly has passed a number of changes to its Principles and Criteria (P&C) which significantly tighten the rules for timber producers.  The General Assembly passed the changes with an internet-based vote in late February.

Embattled Swiss timber producer Danzer has sold off its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The move comes following years of campaigning by Green NGOs and, crucially, the adoption of FSC certification.

The proposed Australian illegal logging bill has drawn heavy criticism from the private sector and governments alike. Public submissions as part of the Senate Committees consultation have indicated not only serious flaws in the Bill’s drafting, but also international opposition.

PNG’s commission of inquiry into the special agricultural business leases (SABLs) has continued, examining the lease process around PNG. A large number of accusations have been made against private corporations holding the leases, as well as the process under which … Continue reading →

Greenpeace has welcomed the apparent departure of global consulting firm McKinsey from PNG’s climate change department. McKinsey had been criticised heavily in numerous Greenpeace-published reports for its work on REDD mechanisms for forests in developing countries.

Swiss-based forester Danzer has come under attack for its operations in the Congo through its FSC certification. The company has been accused of involvement in human rights abuses since early 2011. However, the ongoing allegations by both Greenpeace and Global … Continue reading →