VOICED: Environmentalists and palm oil giant at loggerheads in Borneo

The pristine jungles of Borneo are under threat from palm oil plantations. Greenpeace accuses Sinar Mas of logging primary forests and orangutan habitats. A controversial canal project in peat forests is highlighted. The company SMART denies these allegations, claiming they help preserve forests and endangered species. Indonesia is a major emitter of greenhouse gases, largely due to deforestation, with alleged involvement of officials and security forces.

What is the main threat to the pristine jungles of Borneo?

• Urban development

• Tourism

• Palm oil plantations

• Mining activities

Which organization accused Sinar Mas of logging primary forests?

• Rainforest Alliance

• Friends of the Earth

• Greenpeace

• World Wildlife Fund

What is the purpose of the canal dug through ancient peat forests?

• To drain the land for palm oil planting

• To prevent flooding

• To improve transportation

• To create a wildlife reserve

What does Sinar Mas claim about their role in forest preservation?

• They are neutral in the matter

• They are causing deforestation

• They are preserving forests and endangered species

• They are unaware of the situation

What is a major contributor to Indonesia's greenhouse gas emissions?

• Transportation

• Agricultural practices

• Deforestation

• Industrial pollution