Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A legendary “walking” tree has captivated rainforest ...

Southeast Asia’s tropical forests are renowned for their biodiversity, but at the same time face significant threats from the expansion of oil palm plantations. With global demand for palm oil rising, ...

Jakarta's crackdown on illegal palm oil plantations will have limited impact if Chinese buyers, a key source of demand, do not also insist on sustainable sourcing Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto ...