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Illegal logging is most prevalent in the continent’s tropical rainforests. Foreign demand for rare hardwoods from these forests has dramatically increased.

African countries are estimated to lose US$17 billion each year to illegal logging. High-value timber species are in global demand. Illegal logging

Illegal logging entrenches systemic corruption, undermines accountability in governance, and finances insecurity.

African countries are estimated to lose US$17 billion each year to illegal logging. High-value timber species are in global demand.

African countries are estimated to lose US$17 billion each year to illegal logging. High-value timber species are in global demand. Illegal logging

African countries are estimated to lose US$17 billion each year to illegal logging. High-value timber species are in global demand. Illegal logging

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (Kyodo) -- Delegates from 137 countries and regions agreed at an anti-mercury convention Saturday in Bali to phase out mercury-add

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Indonesia has introduced a global declaration that calls on parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury to tackle illegal trade of mercury, with the hope that such a move would spur stronger international cooperation in the future.