Lack of resolution mechanisms allow palm oil conflicts to fester in Indonesia

Mongabay
Nov 29, 2021, 9:13 am217 ptsTrending
JAKARTA — Indonesia has no effective mechanism for resolving its epidemic of land conflicts between rural communities and palm oil companies, according to a new study. Indonesia is the world’s top producer of palm oil, but the industry’s rapid expansion has fueled deforestation and allegations of land…

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