Spike in deforestation in Indonesian protected area linked to shadowy firms based in tax havens

Published on March 26, 2024

Global demand for wood pellets and pulp is fueling a resurgence in deforestation in Kalimantan, home to the Indigenous Dayak community and critically-endangered orangutans.

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