France Sets out Plans to Tackle Deforestation

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Jumat, 14 Desember 2018 11:55 WIB

Burning forest is seen during "Operation Green Wave" conducted by agents of the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources, or Ibama, to combat illegal logging in Apui, in the southern region of the state of Amazonas, Brazil, August 4, 2017. The small town of Apui sits at the new frontline of Brazil's fight against advancing deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, where vast forest fires belch jet black smoke visible for miles and loggers denude the jungle. REUTERS/Bruno Kelly

TEMPO.CO, Paris - The French government on Wednesday set out plans to tackle the problem of deforestation, saying it would look to curb imports of products such as palm oil, soy, and beef which it said contributed to the problem of forest areas disappearing.



Palm oil, a type of vegetable oil used in confectionery and other goods, is controversial because of the environmental impact of clearing forests to make way for plantations.


The majority of the world's palm oil comes from Malaysia and Indonesia.


Companies and governments - including the European Union - have made multiple pledges to halt deforestation in recent years, but progress in dealing with the issue has been slow.




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