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Food versus fuel in the Philippines
No commentsThe Philippine government wants farmers to plant crops for biofuels on a vast scale. But could the quest for green energy create food shortages?
»Out of Africa
No commentsOn the 13 December, a representative of the Republic of Sudan made the country’s official statement on climate change at the Bali summit. He thanked the Government of Indonesia for the good reception accorded to delegates from Sudan.
»The silent partner
No commentsUntil consultations at the eleventh hour, Indonesia did not seize a historic opportunity to captain and act on the subject of climate change, to secure the safety of its citizens’ future. Indonesia did not take the lead in delivering on proposals that are permanent in character. In the long run, a crisis looms as the moratorium on burning forests for farms ends.
»Look who’s talking
No commentsThe UNFCCC is not just a site for delegates of 190 countries to confabulate with environmental experts and NGOs, it is also an arena for politicians to evince their concern for climate change. Pushing the moratorium in Indonesia is one of the areas of focus. A week ago, a 12 senator caucus from the Indonesian Parliament urged the stoppage of activity on peat land.
»Sound business for North Sumatra
No commentsTechnology transfer is expected to create investment opportunities in Indonesia. At the same time, many industries are expected to earn profits, both from key products and from carbon trading. Indeed, technology transfer will make carbon a potential market for Indonesia. The South-East Asian nation has already begun to build agro-industry based special economic zones (SEZs), particularly in North Sumatra.
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