Indonesia is set to impose fines on palm oil producers and mining firms operating illegally in forested areas, a move expected to generate about $8.5 billion in revenue in 2026. The effort echoes the views of 77% of Indonesians who believe the government should do more to address climate change.

"The province is part of the Leuser forest ecosystem – the last place on earth where endangered species like Sumatran orangutans, tigers, elephants and rhinoceroses roam the same land." www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/as...

Worth the read. Summary: palm oil is not in&of itself unsustainable. On the contrary, it's high-yielding & uses 1/9th the land of soybean oil. The main culprit is expansionist ag practises & destruction of sensitive native environments. ❌️Don't boycott; choose sustainable-certified products instead❗️

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EU legislation intended to fight deforestation has been effectively ‘dismantled’ | Deforestation | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"New discoveries, such as the identification of a population of Tapanuli orangutans outside their previously known range, have sparked optimism even amid concerns about threats facing the newly identified habitat." news.mongabay.com/2025/12/indo...

Palm oil is the most efficient fat source we know. Butter and cheese are by far the worst. We should destroy aka consume less by: 1. reducing human populations pronto and 2. eating plant based.

For 2026, let’s resolve to care for #orangutans and protect their rainforest homes. Whether it’s choosing sustainable products, donating to orangutan charities, supporting conservation efforts, or spreading awareness, every action counts. What will your resolution be?
#NationalResolutionPlanningDay

North Sumatra is colonised by palm oil and mining; deforestation spreads across thousands of hectares "North Sumatra Province is now in a state of emergency due to the massive expansion of mining and oil palm plantations encroaching on the remaining forest areas." tanahair.net/jatam-north-...

"North Sumatra Province is now in a state of emergency due to the massive expansion of mining and oil palm plantations encroaching on the remaining forest areas." tanahair.net/jatam-north-...

(Sound on) Happy #CallAFriendDay! 📞 Did you know male #orangutans use long calls to communicate, and their calls can travel over a mile through the rainforest? 🦧 They use these calls to let females know where they are and to warn other males to stay out of their territory. Who will you call today? 🧡

"Syartinilia noted that under a business-as-usual scenario, biodiversity loss will reach 15% by 2050. However, a sustainable approach could limit this loss to 11%. Her research also focused on the habitats of key species: elephants, orangutans & tigers." en.tempo.co/read/2076232...

Includes an orangutan (of course)! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The Sumatra floods are a reminder that deforestation isn't merely an environmental concern. It's a public health issue, an economic issue & a security issue. Forests regulate water flows, filter pollutants, reduce disaster risk & support rural livelihoods. www.thestar.com.my/news/environ...

Why not make an end-of-year donation of what you would have spent on Christmas cards and stamps via #DontSendMeACard and send up to x100 Christmas e-cards in support of ORANGUTAN LAND TRUST!🦧 We have lots of fantastic designs; take a look here: www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari...

“Reading The Rimba gives you an insight into how orangutans live, what problems they are facing in the wild and it educates the reader and the general public on these problems that are not very well known at all.” - @emmalokuciejewski.bsky.social www.msn.com/en-gb/lifest...

Indonesia has identified potential fines amounting to $8.5 billion that the government could collect in 2026 from palm oil companies and miners operating illegally in forest area. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

During this holiday season, an orangutan’s gentle gaze reminds us what truly matters - compassion and a safer future for these amazing beings. Thank you to all the groups who dedicate their time to protecting orangutans. Let’s continue to show them our support always. orangutancaring.org/pages/care

After Sumatra Floods, 100 Companies Face Environmental Audits - Environment En.tempo.co en.tempo.co/read/2075661...

"Great apes are humans' closest relatives in the animal kingdom. As much as 98.8% of their DNA is shared, but while the number of humans living on Earth is increasing fast, other great apes are in decline. Five out of the seven species are now critically endangered." phys.org/news/2025-12...

Missed the last post? Suddenly remembered a card you needed to send? Never fear! The Christmas elves at dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari... can help! 🎅 For a donation amount of your choice you can send up to 100 e-Christmas cards to friends and family. What could be simpler?

This is probably my favorite artwork from last year. An older piece, but still one I'm particular fond of. #sciart #wildlife #mammals #primates #apes #orangutans

MISSED THE LAST POST? Too late to send cards? You can still share the spirit of Christmas by sending charity e-cards to loved ones (and support orangutan conservation at the same time!) www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari... Lots of designs to choose from! #Christmas #DontSendMeACard

Recent flash floods and landslides have served as a stark reminder that deforestation has reached critical levels, and further environmental disruption would only deepen the suffering of affected communities. #NoPalmOilForBiofuels! en.antaranews.com/news/397336/...

Recent flash floods and landslides have served as a stark reminder that deforestation has reached critical levels, and further environmental disruption would only deepen the suffering of affected communities. #NoPalmOilForBiofuels! en.antaranews.com/news/397336/...

Thailand is returning four baby orangutans to Indonesia on Monday, nearly a year after authorities seized them from suspected wildlife traffickers in separate operations. www.khaosodenglish.com/life/animal/...

Read all about the beautiful and inspiring children's book supporting orangutan conservation. @emmalokuciejewski.bsky.social cornishstuff.com/books/retire...

A proposed zoning overhaul in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province could strip legal protections from nearly a third of the Batang Toru ecosystem, threatening the last remaining habitat of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan. @mightyearth.org news.mongabay.com/2025/12/tapa...

The Orang Utan Bridge has emerged as a critical conservation infrastructure, ensuring that wildlife — especially orang utans — can move safely between divided forest areas while supporting sustainable development efforts in Kinabatangan. wilayah.com.my/wildlife-cor...

A key issue is the maps’ ability to differentiate forest from systems that look similar, such as agroforestry, commonly practiced by smallholder farmers producing cocoa, coffee and rubber. news.mongabay.com/2025/12/rese...

Forest loss to palm oil plantations directly weakens these dimensions by increasing disaster risk and exposing communities to instability. www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025...

The deforestation occurred in the Mahakam River watershed, one of Indonesia’s last intact rainforest regions and habitat for critically endangered species including Bornean orangutans, Irrawaddy dolphins and Sumatran rhinos. news.mongabay.com/2025/12/pulp...

New science demonstrates how orangutans learn what to eat in their rainforest habitat. Read the latest scientific blog from guest writer Dr Elliot Howard-Spink: www.orangutanlandtrust.com/post/orangut... @ehowaspi.bsky.social

"The scale of the tragedy should mark a turning point in Indonesia’s approach to environmental governance. As long as deforestation remains unaddressed, disasters of this magnitude will recur." www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025...

Court makes landmark ruling to protect informants: 'We hope this ruling will encourage other experts to boldly fight' In Indonesia, a shift is underway to protect the people who guard the environment and hold bad actors accountable. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

In a Remote Jungle, the Gruesome Poaching of Rare Elephants - The New York Times www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/w...

FREE Years 7-13 workshops for young people to understand the links between rainforests, climate change and everyday products like coffee, cocoa, palm oil and beef. Interactive, curriculum-linked and designed to spark discussion. 📩 Find out more by emailing: [email protected]

“The Rimba" is a moving, lyrical tale about the rainforest’s guardian spirit, a wise orangutan named Rimba, who rises to protect her home from the impacts of deforestation. It’s available on Amazon and Amazon UK and 100% of the profits go to orangutan conservation groups. Website: the-rimba-book.com

Why scientists fear world's rarest ape, Tapanuli #orangutans may have been significantly impacted in north #Sumatra ravaged by #cyclonesenyar How their fears are fuelled by a dead orangutan found defaced by logs I explain my exclusive story to #BBCWorld Text: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

"Researchers found that flood risks increased with reduced tree cover and expansion of oil palm plantations, underscoring the vital role of forests in regulating water flow & the need for policymakers to consider these benefits when making decisions on land use." www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/li...

"Oneiric Orangutan" Staring off into space and probably wondering, "WTF are these humans doing?" #Art #Photography #EmotiveAnimals

In the past two weeks, the EU has postponed a landmark legislation to curb deforestation, is considering loosening rules on pesticide approvals, weakened environmental protection, and relaxed regulations around gene-edited crops. news.thin-ink.net/p/are-you-th...

Not a 🐒 & a 🐉 #illustration #BRArt #kidlitart #fantasyart

"The loss of even a single orangutan is a devastating blow to the survival of the species...we think that between six and 11 percent of orangutans were likely killed." www.france24.com/en/live-news...

Devastating news for the Tapanuli orangutan. "The destroyed areas would have contained some 35 orangutans, and considering the violence of the destruction it wouldn't surprise us if they are all dead. That's a major blow to the population." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Great to see more companies stepping up and choosing only sustainable palm oil. Read more about the latest Sustainable Palm Oil Community ambassadors in our guest blog by Eleanor Evans, Deforestation-free Campaigns Project Officer at Chester Zoo. www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/two-major-uk...

Palm oil companies continue to bulldoze Borneo’s native forests despite Malaysia’s official commitment to preserve its wilderness. @earthislandjournal.bsky.social www.earthisland.org/journal/inde...

Activists Push to Revoke Corporate Operating Licenses Over Sumatra's Eco Damage en.tempo.co/read/2072338...

Includes an orangutan (erroneously referred to as a monkey!) www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

"The major threat is the loss of forest due to plantations and extractive industry." www.reuters.com/business/env...