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  • Guatemala's REDD+ program draws diversity of opinions and results 18 March 2016
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Indonesia defends deforestation for palm oil on economic grounds

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25 March 2015

Clearing forests for palm oil plantations is a "technical" matter that should not get tied up with trade discussions, an Indonesian minister told a land and poverty conference.

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