The most problematic characteristic of the tropical forest for many swidden cultivators is the uncertainty of rainfall, pest invasions, etc. Field research in West Kalimantan suggests that this uncertainty is best dealt with not by analysis and prediction but by emulation through...

This paper analyses the role of palm oil and its sustainability from different perspectives. We consider the role of palm oil within the GHG context. We discuss the impact of palm oil on biodiversity and analyse how palm oil can contribute to economic growth and development in tropical...