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As Indonesia retakes land from developers, conservation is an afterthought - Environmental News Feb 2022

Posted 03 Feb 2022 in Environmental News

-President Joko Widodo’s administration announced in early January that it was canceling millions of hectares worth of logging, plantation, and ...

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2021 Pongo Awards Recap - Orangutan News Jan 2022

Posted 24 Jan 2022 in Orangutan News

On Saturday, November 13th, The Orang Utan Republik Foundation (OURF) with the support of the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) presented ...

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We are all in this car together - Youth Ambassador Forum Jan 2022

Posted 16 Jan 2022 in Youth Ambassador Forum

The Car of Conservation: How We All Need to Work Together to Help Our World, by Jack Dalton, Kid Conservationist ...

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Groups welcome decline in deforestation in Indonesia’s Leuser Ecosystem - Environmental News Jan 2022

Posted 05 Jan 2022 in Environmental News

Indonesia’s Leuser Ecosystem experienced a decline in deforestation in 2021, after an increase in forest loss in 2020 linked to ...

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EarthStream, A New Streaming Platform Supports Animal Welfare & Environmental Nonprofits By Airing TV Shows & Films - Environmental Blog Dec 2021

Posted 01 Dec 2021 in Environmental Blog

As the planet faces unprecedented challenges EarthStream provides an essential new digital streaming world that includes powerful and impactful narratives ...

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OURF Holiday Blog - Youth Ambassador Forum Nov 2021

Posted 03 Nov 2021 in Youth Ambassador Forum

OURF Holiday Eco-gift Ideas, by Jack Dalton, Kid Conservationist and OURF Youth Ambassador.

As Halloween comes to a close, the ...

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Global environmental heroes to be honored at 2021 Pongo Awards November 13th at the Indonesian Consulate in Los Angeles - OURF News Nov 2021

Posted 02 Nov 2021 in OURF News

Honorees include Netflix/Silverback Films' “David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet," Aspiration, Plastic Pollution Coalition, and other conservation leaders

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New study identifies regions of greatest conservation potential for species, water quality, carbon - Environmental News Oct 2021

Posted 01 Oct 2021 in Environmental News

- A new study has mapped out the regions where conservation actions can maximize the protection of biodiversity, carbon stocks, ...

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Oil palms alone can be damaging; with other crops, the benefits abound - Environmental News Sep 2021

Posted 22 Sep 2021 in Environmental News

- Intercropping in oil palm plantations can reduce deforestation, increase biodiversity, and boost farmers’ income, all without hurting palm oil ...

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Indonesia terminates agreement with Norway on $1b REDD+ scheme - Environmental News Sep 2021

Posted 10 Sep 2021 in Environmental News

- The Indonesian government has decided to terminate a $1 billion deal with Norway under which Indonesia preserves its rainforests ...

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