SIAT leaves Nigerian farmers starving, illegally "lease" land

A 5-month investigation by Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi and Kevin Woke of Sahara Reporters reveals how RSPO member SIAT Nigeria Limited is involved in human rights abuses and land-grabbing on host communities' lands.

Nicobar pigeon Caloenas nicobarica

The Nicobar pigeon is the largest pigeon in the world and the closest living relative to the extinct dodo bird. They are famous for their gorgeous iridescent feathers.

Thomas’s Langur Presbytis thomasi

Thomas’s Langur, also known as the North Sumatran Leaf #Monkey is famous for their bold facial stripes giving them a handsome profile. These monkeys are endemic to the lush forests of northern Sumatra, Indonesia.

Research links West Kalimantan oil palm expansion to environmental damage and social conflict - tanahair.net

Jakarta — A study by the LinkAR Borneo research team has found that the expansion of oil palm plantations operated by PT Equator Sumber Rezeki (PT ESR) has caused extensive environmental damage and triggered social conflict in the conservation corrid…

Endangered Northern Muriqui Monkeys Face Renewed Threats

Northern muriqui monkeys in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest are critically endangered from palm oil, soy and meat deforestation and climate change. Take action!

Oil palm in Latin America: monoculture and violence

The rapid expansion of oil palm plantations across #SouthAmerica is causing significant environmental, economic and social problems.

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Papuan Eagle Harpyopsis novaeguineae

Elusive, forest-dwelling apex predators in New Guinea, Papuan eagles are classified as vulnerable and rapidly declining due to enormous deforestation for mining and palm oil in Papua New Guinea and West Papua along with hunting threats.

Human brains light up for chimp voices in a way no one expected

Humans don’t just recognize each other’s voices—our brains also light up for the calls of chimpanzees, hinting at ancient communication roots shared with our closest primate relatives.

Seeing Forest As Merely A Carbon "Commodity": Dangerous Greenwashing

Commodifying forests as merely an investment for 'carbon credits' has many dangerous loopholes that human rights to indigenous peoples, take action!

Brown Howler Monkey Alouatta guariba

You will hear a Brown Howler #Monkey before you sere one. Heard from several kilometres away these monkeys have a haunting howl that penetrates and rustles the forest canopy.

Doria's Tree Kangaroo Dendrolagus dorianus

High in the misty mountain rainforests of Papua New Guinea, Doria’s Tree Kangaroo moves with deliberate agility through the dense canopy.

As Aceh reels from severe floods, NTU-led study in 2024 traces roots to forest loss

An NTU-led study reveals a critical link between forest loss and the severe floods in Aceh, highlighting deforestation's role in environmental disasters. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Palm Oil Workers Exposed to Hazardous Pesticides

Palm oil workers in Colombia, Ghana, and Indonesia are regularly exposed to hazardous EU-banned pesticides like Paraquat for palm oil. Take action!

Palm Oil Free Pet Food & Pet Products

Here are some palm oil free #petfood #brands that DO NOT use rainforest-destroying #palmoil. If you are ever in doubt look for the prefixes: LAUR, STEAR, GYLC and PALM in the ingredients list on packaging – this is most likely palm oil.

African Manatee Trichechus senegalensis

In the folklore of West Africa, there's a fascinating character called Maame Water, believed to be a goddess of the sea, she symbolises wealth and beauty.

Sambar deer Rusa unicolor

The majestic Sambar deer, cloaked in hues ranging from light brown to dark gray, are distinguished by their rugged antlers and uniquely long tails.

Palm Oil Free Brands

Learn how to avoid major brands linked to palm oil land-grabbing, deforestation, human rights abuses, and slavery and instead buy palm oil free in the shops!

New Britain Sparrowhawk Accipiter brachyurus

Protect the elusive New Britain Sparrowhawk. These rare birds-of-prey face extinction as palm oil deforestation and logging destroys New Guinea habitat

Nicobar Long-Tailed Macaque Macaca fascicularis umbrosa

Discover the intriguing Nicobar long-tailed macaque, intelligent and highly social survivors on India's islands, help them to survive and boycott palm oil!

NUPL lawyer gets death threats

• THERESA MAE DULMAN Atty. Rey Gorgonio during the Writ of Kalikasan public forum.* NUPL - Negros Chapter photo The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers

Greasing the wheels of palm oil colonialism in West Papua 

A landmark study published in Global Studies Quarterly in April 2025 has revealed that the rapid expansion of the #palmoil industry in #WestPapua is not only fuelling #deforestation, #ecocide and environmental destruction but also perpetuating coloni…

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Guide: Palm Oil Free Biscuits, Cakes and Cookie Brands

Find cookies without palm oil with this guide to palm oil free cookies and palm oil free biscuits from trusted brands.

Forty years of forest data reveal a changing Amazon

After analyzing 40 years of tree records across the Andes and Amazon, researchers found that climate change is reshaping tropical forests in uneven ways.

SOCFIN’s Empire of Palm Oil Oppression in Africa

Investigation by Bloomberg exposes that despite being RSPO members, #SOCFIN plantations in #WestAfrica are the epicentre of #humanrights abuses, sexual coercion, environmental destruction, and #landgrabbing.

Palm Oil Free Haircare

Keep your hair looking beautiful without contributing to tropical deforestation with rainforest-destroying palm oil. If you are ever in doubt look for the prefixes: LAUR, STEAR, GYLC and PALM in th…

Asian Small-clawed Otter Aonyx cinereus

Asian Small-clawed Otters are the world’s smallest otter species and are Vulnerable from palm oil tea and coffee deforestation. Protect them, boycott palm oil!

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Police Arrest 15 in Crackdown on Sumatran Elephant Poaching and Ivory Trade

Munich news, health insurance, technology, jobs and other topics for expatriates. The Eye Newspapers covers daily news and offers services for foreigners.

Amazon clarion call: Diseases emerge from the rainforest

The Amazon’s diverse ecosystem is under threat from rampant deforestation, degradation, a biodiversity crisis, and the climate crisis – jeopardising its ability to act as a carbon sink.

Spectacled Bear Tremarctos ornatus

Spectacled #bears are known as the 'peaceful and gentle bear'. They are the only bear living in the tropics of South America. Like many other animals in tropical ecosystems they are #endangered.

Brazilian three-banded armadillo Tolypeutes tricinctus

The Brazilian three-banded #armadillo Tolypeutes tricinctus, known as "tatu-bola" in Portuguese, is a rare and unique species native to #Brazil.

Delay on Tracing Cattle Endangers Brazil’s Amazon

January 2026 was meant to be when the government of the Brazilian state of Pará would roll out a new system, initially announced in 2023, to ensure the traceability of all cattle across its vast herd.

The Great Malaysian Timber and Palm Oil Swindle

Investigation reveals alarming deforestation in Malaysia's Pahang caused by a large, poorly-managed palm oil plantation puts tigers at risk! Boycott Palm Oil!

Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius

The Common Hippopotamus, or Hippo, is a powerful and enduring symbol of Africa’s rivers and wetlands. Once common throughout all of Africa and the revered subjects of African folklore —their populations are now in peril.

Sun Bear Helarctos malayanus

Sun bears are playful and energetic small bear species from South East Asia who are increasingly becoming marginalised by deforestation and trade for their body parts. With their glistening golden …

Palm oil clearing advances in Bornean orangutan habitat despite red flags

JAKARTA — A palm oil company is ramping up its destruction of forests that are home to critically endangered orangutans in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on the island of Borneo, according to satellite imagery and government sources.