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Long-awaited decree on deforestation moratorium draws mixed responses from NGOs

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono finally signed the long-awaited Presidential Instruction on deforestation ...

U.S., RI discuss future of peatland mangroves

The U.S. and Indonesia conducted a joint workshop on April 11-14, which brought together leading international ...

Half of RI`s oil palm plantations foreign-owned

The Environmental Forum of Indonesia (WALHI) says fifty-percent of the country`s oil palm plantations are owned by ...

RSPO Comments on Proposed Palm Oil Labeling Bill in Australia

-http://www.rspo.org/media/index.php         The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ...

RI, EU sign pact to end illegal timber exports

The European Union and the Indonesian government on Wednesday (May 4) announced a new agreement aimed at stemming the ...

"Fast Five" takes checkered flag at box office

The first big budget film of the summer season, "Fast Five," broke new records as it scored $83.6 million in its ...

RI should be more aggressive as ASEAN chair

Indonesia should be more aggressive as the chairman of ASEAN, especially in making the regional organization play a ...

Scientists to search great barrier reef for new species

A team comprising Japanese and Australian researchers headed to the Osprey Reef of Queensland of Australia on Sunday ...

Japan asks Indonesia to supply plywood for reconstruction

Japan has asked Indonesia to supply 2.2 million sheets of plywood for five months until September for post-tusnami ...

RI, South Pacific nations to boost eco-tourism

In line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Indonesia has offered its expertise in eco-tourism development ...

Gayo`s Saman dance to be recognized by UNESCO

The Saman dance from Gayo, Aceh Province, has been registered with and will soon be recognized by UNESCO, according ...

Addressing malaria global elimination

- Malaria is known as a frightening specter across the world, especially in countries with vast tropical forests, such ...

News Focus : Govt comes under fire over glut of Chinese goods

The Indonesian government has come under fire over a glut of Chinese products into the domestic market following the ...

Malignant malaria still haunts Indonesia

For many years, malaria has been a frightening specter across the world, especially in countries with vast areas of ...

RI forests under heavy pressure: NGO

Indonesia`s forests are under heavy pressure due to illegal logging, encroachment and land conversion activities that ...