Rainforest Summit

Rainforest Summit more 'hot air' than progress, environmentalists say

On 20 Nov, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Picture: A view of rainforest covered islands in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION/Catherine Wilson

Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation

An international summit aimed at stemming rapid deforestation in the Asia Pacific region has fallen short of expectations, according to environmental experts and Pacific Islanders who sought significant actions to combat both climate change and corruption associated with illegal logging.

Street protest highlights Australia's shortcomings on rainforests

On 13 Nov, 2014 By rait man

The Bob Brown Foundation and the Australian Forests and Climate Alliance (AFCA) today held a demonstration outside the Asia Pacific Rainforest Summit. Lorraine Bower from AFCA said that while the groups welcome the Summit on protecting rainforests taking place at a regional level, it is disappointed in the Australian government’s performance in protecting rainforests at home and in our region.

Getting the message out at the Rainforest Summit, Sydney 2014

On 13 Nov, 2014 By Elizabeth1