The forest is part of us
The Pargamanan-Bintang Maria community in the province of North Sumatra, Indonesia can trace their roots back to about 125 years ago. The three Batak clans (Marga), Sitanggang, Simbolon and Lumban Gaol, migrated there during Dutch colonial times and were given the land by the ruler Partuan Nahoda Raja with the promise to never transfer its rights.
Global Solidarity to Support Indigenous Batak Peoples in Indonesia
Chances are you’ve been following the important fight to stop Line 3 and stand in solidarity with the Anishinaabe peoples. As you know, the fight for Indigenous land and sovereignty…
Indonesian Forestry Titan Royal Golden Eagle Remains a Major Roadblock to Progress in Saving Leuser Ecosystem
RGE has failed to adhere to no-deforestation commitments, creating liability for global brands and banks still doing business with the rogue company Nearly two years after being exposed for driving…
Procter & Gamble, Other Brands Implicated as Critical Rainforests Continue to Fall in Leuser Ecosystem
Despite years of consumer outcry and public promises, major food brands still cannot guarantee they are not sourcing Conflict Palm Oil from Leuser forests During the month of March, RAN…
Keep Forests Standing: Evaluating the Brands and Banks Driving Deforestation and Human Rights Abuses
Keep Forests Standing: Exposing Brands and Banks Driving Deforestation
Keep Forests Standing: Exposing Brands and Banks Driving Deforestation
It’s time for Toba Pulp Lestari to keep its promises
Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) is a pulp and paper company based in the Lake Toba region of North Sumatra, Indonesia. The pulp giant is associated with the Royal Golden Eagle…
