Malaysia proposes "orangutan diplomacy" to gift endangered orangutans to palm oil-buying countries, emphasizing biodiversity conservation.
Malaysia plans to introduce "orangutan diplomacy" as a means of gifting endangered orangutans to palm oil-purchasing countries, similar to China's panda diplomacy. The initiative, proposed by Malaysia's commodities minister, Johari Abdul Ghani, aims to showcase the country's commitment to biodiversity conservation. The critically endangered great apes will be gifted to palm oil trading nations, especially major importing territories like the EU and India, to address environmental concerns related to palm oil production and its impact on orangutan habitats.
May 08, 2024
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