FSC and Indonesia Government Policy relevant to Multibusiness Forestry Sector

Consolidated By Happy Tarumadevyanto | Independent Consultant | Environmental Asia | happy.devyanto@environmental.asia A short dialogue with FSC DG on June 26, 2025. Integrating multi-business forestry, including the development of ecosystem services, into FSC certification will indeed make the evaluation process more complex. However, this is a crucial step forward to ensure comprehensive forest sustainability. Expanding the Scope…

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Indonesia’s position paper for Climate Change mitigation and adaptation

Source https://www.teamwork.com/blog/consultation-fee/ Lacks wide public visibility? Perspective by Happy Tarumadevyanto happy.devyanto@environmental.asia Indonesia’s work on its position paper for climate change mitigation and adaptation lacks wide public visibility. The crucial public consultations, meant to gather input from all parts of society, are instead often restricted to a select few government-appointed experts and specific sectors. This narrow…

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Senior Consultant – Forest management & carbon markets

https://careers.hamerkop.co/jobs/6104301-senior-consultant-forest-management-carbon-markets Duty station: the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, OR Indonesia Start date: Q4 2025 Shape Southeast Asia’s climate future with HAMERKOP. Hamerkop Climate Impacts is seeking a Senior Consultant with deep forestry expertise to lead and deliver high-impact, nature-based climate solutions across Southeast Asia. If you are an experienced forester passionate about scaling carbon projects and influencing…

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The Momentum of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Standard Development in Indonesia

Consolidated and compiled By Happy Tarumadevyanto | Independent Consultant | Environmental Asia| happy.devyanto@environmental.asia This document is a living document and continues to evolve over time. Updates and improvements may be made periodically to reflect new insights, stakeholder input, and changing contexts. Users are encouraged to consult the latest version to ensure the most accurate and current…

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Life according to your own version

Living life according to your own version means stopping the comparison of your achievements with those of others. The key is to be grateful for what you have already gained. Focus on your personal journey, not a race. By being grateful, we acknowledge and appreciate every step, big or small. Moreover, we must constantly pray…

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Biden Pushes Back: US Wants EUDR Delay Over “Impossible Standards”

Source 🚨Biden Pushes Back: US Wants EUDR Delay Over “Impossible Standards” 🌍 The European Union’s EUDR—slated to come into effect later this year—is facing significant opposition after the Biden Administration urged a delay in the rollout of the “impossible standards.” 🔍 Key Insights: 1️⃣ Global Concerns: Twenty of 27 European Agricultural Ministers have already called…

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Forest Voluntary Certification

Consolidated and compiled By Happy Tarumadevyanto | Independent Consultant | Environmental Asia| happy.devyanto@environmental.asia Forest certification has emerged as a vital component of environmental governance, especially in the forestry sector. In Indonesia, where vast tropical rainforests are among the nation’s most valuable natural assets, forest certification plays a central role in ensuring sustainable forest management. As one of…

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Are you an investor, business leader, or forest concession holder interested in the immense potential of nature-based carbon projects in Indonesia?

✨[Limited Slots!] Are you an investor, business leader, or forest concession holder interested in the immense potential of nature-based carbon projects in Indonesia? Join us for AtmosTalk: Prospects and Development of Nature-BasedCarbon Projects in Indonesia, where we will delve into the latest developments in Indonesia’s carbon market, particularly focusing on the groundbreaking Mutual Recognition Agreement…

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Palm Oil Smallholders in Indonesia Need Government Help not Hindrance

By Tania Murray Li and Pujo Semedi August 08, 2024 Indonesia’s palm oil industry is a stark contrast of wealth and poverty. While corporations reap billions in revenue, villagers living near oil palm plantations suffer. They  lose access to farm and forest land, and many struggle to find work.  Independent oil palm smallholders have potential to prosper with oil…

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