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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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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EUDR and our Society’s Readiness

Compiled by By Happy Tarumadevyanto | Independent Consultant | Environmental Asia | happy.devyanto@environmental.asia Our society will need a well-prepared information and skills to face EUDR policies to be implemented in more practical ways. According to the recent news, that the European Union’s new Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), will be enforced on December 30, 2024, will pose barriers…

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One Young World offers Leading Scholarship

One Young World offers Leading Scholarship Application deadline 7 July 2025 Young leaders globally, 18 to 30, with innovative ideas can apply for a scholarship to attend a summit. One Young World is accepting applications for its Leading Scholarship. The scholarship program provides the opportunity for exceptional young people to attend the One Young World…

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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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ASEF seeks articles, multimedia content on sustainability in arts and culture

Proposal deadline 30 August 2024 Journalists from Asia and Europe interested in sustainability issues in the arts and culture sector can submit proposals for this open call. ASEF culture360, an initiative managed by the Culture Department at the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), is seeking writers to produce articles (either features or interviews), podcasts and video interviews…

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Key strategy of Forest Management Reform

Social Forestry is a key strategy of the Indonesian government to reform forest management by providing legal access to surrounding communities and Indigenous Peoples (MHA) to manage forests. This policy aims to reduce poverty, unemployment, and inequality in access to forest resources, while simultaneously ensuring forest sustainability. Key Schemes of Social Forestry Through Social Forestry,…

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