Oil palm grows in Sumatra and Borneo, facing scrutiny from the EU Deforestation Regulation, which requires proof of non-deforestation via satellite data.
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Updated Jun 29
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Oil palm grows in Sumatra and Borneo, facing scrutiny from the EU Deforestation Regulation, which requires proof of non-deforestation via satellite data.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Rainforest clearing for palm-oil plantations is causing habitat loss for orangutans in Sumatra and Borneo.Sub-event
EU Deforestation Regulation pressures oil palm operations in Sumatra and Borneo with satellite monitoring.1 source
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The event details the corporate involvement of major companies (Wilmar, Unilever, Cargill) in the RSPO initiative amidst ongoing deforestation in Sumatra and Borneo.Also in this story
- Air pollution affects the island of Borneo and the island of Sumatra, stemming from the broader issues of deforestation and corporate land use.
- Land use change drives human-animal conflict in Sumatra, leading to animal attacks and local service disruptions.
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Sumatra
island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands
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Borneo
third largest island in the world by area, located in south-east Asia