Indonesia is the world’s biggest exporter of palm oil and on 19 September a three-year moratorium for new oil palm plantation permits expired. There have been no decisions on whether to extend or end it. The decision is crucial to Indonesia finances, the environment and Orangutans. A one year old Bornean orangutan with its mother. (photo by Tim Laman) The decision has many impacts and in a world wrecked by the global coronavirus economic lockdown financial factors come into play … Continue reading “New Palm Oil Plantation Permits Moratorium Ends in Indonesia, What Next?”