October 17, 2024
Ahmad bin Hanapi, a resident of Buong Baru Village in the eastern corner of Borneo, was tending his garden when the police arrived and arrested him, questioning his ownership of the land. Mr Ahmad produced an old document proving that this land belonged to his family. The document was taken by the police and eventually […]
Read MoreOctober 9, 2024
Many of you have reached out with heartfelt concern for EPN – North America, knowing that many of our current and former staff, Steering Committee members, and partner organizations live in western North Carolina. We deeply appreciate your compassion and support during this challenging time. Our hearts are with all those impacted by Hurricane Helene, […]
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2024
This was the slogan on a banner at one of many protests taking place throughout Portugal on Sunday 22nd of September, in response to wildfires which ravaged parts of the country during the previous week (15th – 19th). The protests were called by Emergência Florestal, a decentralised network of organisations and individuals located throughout Portugal’s […]
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2024
Blog post by Peg Putt and Simone Lovera (Biomass Action Network) As we organise a push to highlight the appalling impacts of Big Biomass energy and seek change at COP 29, here is an update on key issues and events at the UN Climate Convention and the outlook for the next big meeting of Parties […]
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Elizabeth Underwood has joined the Environmental Paper Network (EPN) as the new Director of our North American office. With her extensive background in nonprofit management and conservation, Elizabeth is poised to lead our efforts in environmental sustainability with passion and dedication. Elizabeth brings over 20 years of experience in […]
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2024
Residents in South Sumatra, Indonesia, took three subsidiaries of Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) to court over the chronic smoke haze. Their pulpwood concessions are accused of repeatedly causing haze pollution due to fires on their concessions during the dry seasons. Twelve South Sumatra residents visited the Palembang District Court on Thursday to register a […]
Read MoreAugust 28, 2024
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Read MoreAugust 5, 2024
Finance Working Group Coordinator Call for job applications Environmental Paper Network International is hiring a Finance Working Groups Coordinator. If you are interested in applying, please read the job description and submit your application (CV and cover letter) by 15 September (more information below). About the job The Finance Working Group Coordinator will be a […]
Read MoreJuly 25, 2024
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”-62px|||||”] Indigenous land deforested by Toba Pulp Lestari @ AMAN Tano Batak On July 22, 2024, five members of the Tano Batak indigenous community were abducted by individuals driving security cars belonging to […]
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