The Kingdom’s laws are being misused to silence critics, suppressing vital reporting on human rights and the environment. Can reform protect free speech?
Climate policies like REDD+ often fail to prioritise Indigenous peoples, undermining their effectiveness in tackling the root causes of deforestation and climate change, according to a recent study.
The RSPO has ruled that PT Inecda, a Samsung subsidiary, violated its sustainability standards by failing to obtain consent from an Indigenous community in Sumatra before clearing forests for palm oil plantations.