A sustainable palm oil development model for Papua
Unlike Sumatra and Kalimantan, which have seen excessive development, Papua still offer wide opportunities for new plantations, as long as they are undertaken sustainably that…
Edi Suhardi
Indonesian palm oil at critical juncture: To thrive or dive?
Despite the policy uncertainty over the past two years and escalating negative campaign by the European Union and many green NGOs, the palm oil industry has proven its resilience.
Indonesia, Malaysia team up against EU’s arbitrary policy
The Indonesian and Malaysian leaders share a common agenda to refine the norms toward a more just and fair global trade while addressing the climate change concerns.
Indonesia’s strong foreign and international trade policy for EU
President Joko stated that the EU should not attempt to dictate its sustainability standards to ASEAN if it wants to maintain their relationship.
Varying sustainability standards polarize vegetable oil market
There has been increasing public opinion pressure that sustainability standards for palm oil production and use must also be imposed on all vegetable oils.
Palm oil producers must fight for ethical, fair and inclusive trade
Palm oil producers must fight for ethical, fair and inclusive trade