The world burns from California to Russia, from the Amazon Rain Forest to Europe. But the big national and international media only ever point the finger in one direction: towards the countries of south-east Asia that produce palm oil. It is always only their fault. According to data from Global Forest Watch last week, the […]
Last week we left off by talking about the sustainability of palm oil plantations grown in Bangui Central Africa, by the mission of the Carmelite Friars (LINK). But their work certainly does not stop here. The purpose and fundamental importance of this mission is to create prosperity and well-being for the locals, and such an […]
In the heart of Central Africa, between hunger, poverty, and war, a man’s work shows us the way to prosperity and sustainability. In Europe, we worry about immigration but we do little to solve the problem at its root. We cry for the poor of Africa but we do little to help them promote a […]
European industries and entrepreneurs risk to pay a high price due to the trade war that is being waged against the “free from palm oil” claim. The selfishness of a few food producers and distributors is risking to damage Europe’s entire economy. After Indonesia, Turkey and the USA, also Malaysia bans “free from palm oil“ products, […]
In Europe, the absence of legislation that protect consumers is now favoring the speculation of fake food certifications: the case of the “free from palm oil” claim. FAKE-STICKERS The International Palm Oil Free Certification Trademark Program (POFCAP) is the new clown in town. They would like to deceive European consumers with an alleged sticker […]
After Turkey and the USA, Indonesia bans the “free from palm oil” claim. Several other countries are considering intervening in this regard. Unfortunately, In Europe, Competition Authorities turn their heads the other way, escaping their responsibility towards citizens. In Indonesia, consumers’ rights are more considered than in Europe. The Government of Jakarta has banned the […]
Today, 19 August, we celebrate the International Orangutan Day. We do it our way, without shouting and not guided by idealism or ideologies far from reality. We hope that this can be an opportunity to discuss with rationality the reasons that are threatening this animal. Unfortunately, today it will most likely be the usual opportunity […]
What’s the solution to this period of difficulty of democracies? On one hand we have the populist solutions, actually very similar to the old ones. On the other, institutions could embrace innovative proposals like the citizens assembly created in Ireland in 2016. Today, a major challenge for democracies and governments is hearing the voice of […]
How liberal democracies guarantee individual liberties, even to those who commit a heinous crime. Recently, an Italian police officer was stabbed to death eight times by two American tourists. The two Americans, 19-year-old Finnegan Lee Elder, and his 18-year-old friend Gabriel Christian Natale Hjorth, allegedly admitted to the stabbing of 35-year-old Carabinieri officer Mario Cerciello […]
As Trump makes it more and more likely that the EU and U.S will go into a trade war, more and more investors, consumers, media, and citizens are worried. Trade wars start off simple. I tax you, you tax me, we tax each other. The idea of a trade war makes sense, you did something […]