Mohd. Yunus
Biography
Publications
Mohd. Yunus is an independent researcher hailing from Riau Province, Indonesia, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in biological sciences at Khon Kaen University, Thailand. He has more than ten years of experience in ecology, environmental economics, environmental management, peatlands, and sustainability. He has written for the South China Morning Post, The East Asia Forum, The Diplomat, Modern Diplomacy, Asia Times, and Riau Pos focused on environmental issues in Asia. He was awarded the prestigious ITTO Fellowship in 2023 for his ground breaking research on peatland management in Indonesia.
Indonesia values the forests, but can it fund the trees?
Jakarta is buying influence in the new climate order.
COP30: Is the bioeconomy the answer to equitable prosperity?
The Brazil meeting will need to confront old tropes of competition and control over the world’s natural resources.
The good oil? Helping palm plantations contribute to global biodiversity targets
Indonesia and Malaysia control 80% of global palm oil supply – their conservation choices will determine if the industry can rehabilitate itself.
The roots of statehood: Why coastal ecosystems matter for sovereignty
Who are the true protectors of territory, and how much is their service worth?
The unrooted global euphoria of Sustainable Coconut
Branding for ethical sourcing risks ignoring the struggle of smallholder farmers with ageing trees and razor-thin margins.
Beijing’s green mirage: How China drives environmental destruction abroad while claiming climate leadership at home
Massive commodity imports drive deforestation in Brazil and Indonesia even as domestic policies win international praise.
From park rangers to armed guards: Indonesia takes a risky approach to forest protection
A militarised approach to conservation risks creating a climate of fear rather than fostering genuine collaboration.
Is it too late for the pangolin?
The race to save the world’s most trafficked creature is more of a national security challenge than solely a conservation question.
Why shared governance could save our oceans
Meaningful conservation requires genuine restrictions, not symbolic protections.
