#rubber News
Food & Agriculture
Rubber drives ‘at least twice’ as much deforestation as previously thought
The clearing of forests for growing rubber “has been substantially underestimated” in figures used to develop policy on deforestation, new research finds.
Food & Agriculture
EU rep urges Asian trading partners to avoid ‘megaphone diplomacy’ over deforestation law, pledges continuous support
The European Union wants to ‘sit at the table’ with Malaysia and Indonesia and understand the realities of the commodities supply chain in Asia, says Astrid Schomaker, who sits in the directorate-general for environment at the European Commission.
Food & Agriculture
Rubber plantations in Tripura affecting monkeys, vegetation, suggests paper
Authors warn against monoculture farms, suggest eco-friendly measures to increase biodiversity.
Policy & Finance
New EU anti-deforestation law falls short, indigenous leaders say
European Union's move to curb imports linked to forest destruction lacks measures to strengthen indigenous rights, activists warn.
Policy & Finance
Deforestation surge continues amid worsening uncertainty in Myanmar
#rubber Opinion
Food & Agriculture
Palm oil: Import bans pressure sustainability standards
Import bans bring social issues to the fore forcing agribusiness to assess their obligations to their workforces. Are such regulatory bans the best way to address the social issues prevalent in the industry?
Food & Agriculture
India can stop palm oil deforestation in Southeast Asia
As the biggest consumer of palm oil, India can take a lead in demanding ethical production that can stop deforestation in Southeast Asia and reduce air pollution.
#rubber Press Releases
Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR)
GPSNR unveils first ever collective grievance mechanism in the natural rubber industry
