Managing the impacts of
globalised trade and investment
on forests and forest communities

Research delivers return on investment

An analysis of the impact of CIFOR’s research on Indonesia’s pulp and paper sector suggests that it has helped to save about 135 000 hectares of natural rainforest from destruction. It is impossible to put an exact figure on the economic benefits, but a plausible estimate suggests it could be US $133 million. That’s six times more than CIFOR’s annual research budget. more

Tracking the proceeds of crime

Illegal logging costs governments some US $15 billion a year in lost assets, lost revenues and unpaid taxes. Tens of thousands of people are involved in felling and transporting illegal timber, but most of the profits end up in the hands of a few big players, who launder their ill-gotten gains through the banking system. Research by CIFOR financial analyst Bambang Setiono has raised awareness about the close links between money laundering and forest crime. more