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Bird’s eye view: How satellite imagery is making the news

2nd Sep 2014
In recent years, there have been a number of journalistic projects that made good use of the wealth of satellite imagery, which is increasingly freely available. (Sheila Coronel / The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists)

Sime Darby has contingency plan prepared for Indonesian cap on foreign ownership

1st Sep 2014
Sime Darby, major exporter of palm oil, has a contingency plan ready for a possible change in legislation on foreign ownership of plantation land in Indonesia. (Ee Ann Nee / The Sun Daily)

Africans’ land rights at risk as new agricultural trend sweeps continent

1st Sep 2014
Oxfam reveals, large-scale public-private partnerships present a moral hazard with serious downsides, especially for those living in areas pegged for investment. (Janah Ncube / IPS)

Nine Indonesian ministries declared support for indigenous people through REDD+

1st Sep 2014
Abdon Nababan, secretary general of AMAN (Indigenous People’s Alliance of the Archipelago), called the national program a fresh tipping point for indigenous people in fighting for their rights. (Fidelis E. Satriastanti / Ekuatorial)

Time to recognize community forest rights to combat climate change

28th Aug 2014
An essential component of the agreement must be the recognition of a critical approach to climate change mitigation: the recognition of community forest rights. (Tony La Viña / Jakarta Post)

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