Saving Indonesia's rainforests

Indonesia's rainforests are a biodiversity hotspot, rich in endemic species, and vital in regulating the Earth's climate. But these forests are being torn down for palm oil, pulp and paper plantations - making Indonesia the world's third largest greenhouse gas emitter and threatening endangered species such as orang-utans with extinction. Greenpeace is campaigning globally to protect Indonesia's rainforests.

Campaign updates

Quick response from Nestle, but not much to report

You have to hand it to Nestle - they're quick off the mark when it comes to launching a PR offensive, and with orang-utans hanging around (and sometimes off)...
Posted by jamie - 17 March, 2010 - 16:57

Nestlé and palm oil: the chain of destruction

Nestle, the makers of Kit Kat, are using palm oil from areas of destroyed rainforest, despite being aware that one of their suppliers, Sinar Mas, has a track...
Posted by jamie - 17 March, 2010 - 09:01

Kit Kat: give the orang-utan a break

Email Nestlé's CEO Paul Bulcke to demand they stop using palm oil from trashed rainforests We all like a break, but the orang-utans of Indonesia don't...
Posted by jamie - 17 March, 2010 - 08:48 -

Caught Red Handed: Nestlé, Sinar Mas and palm oil

Greenpeace has tracked down the palm oil being used in Nestlé products, including Kit Kats, and exposed how they are using palm oil from Indonesia's largest...
Posted by jamie - 17 March, 2010 - 08:33

A defining moment for the palm oil industry as Unilever breaks link with forest destruction?

As world leaders line up in Copenhagen to agree a new climate treaty, we've also been working hard to secure a result that will have a positive impact on the...
Posted by ianduff - 11 December, 2009 - 14:34 -

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