Palm oil is tainted by environmental destruction and poor working conditions but global production is soaring. What does the industry look like behind the scenes?
Damage to peatland, partly due to palm oil production, is claimed to contribute to environmental degradation, including four percent of global greenhouse gas emissions
Sustainable palm oil requires more than just addressing environmental concerns, although social and environmental impacts are often inter-related. The production of palm oil can result in land grabs, loss of livelihoods and social conflict. The resulting conflicts have
ABSTRACT This paper reviews the development of oil palm with linkages to biofuel in Indonesia and analyzes the associated environmental and socioeconomic impacts. We selected three plantation study sites in West Papua (Manokwari), West Kalimantan (Kubu
This report addresses environmental and social impacts of the palm oil industry in Indonesia. We cover the rich biological diversity of Indonesian tropical forests, the carbon balance of intact forest versus plantations, air and water pollution
Environmental and Social Impacts of Oil Palm Plantations and their Implications for Biofuel Production in Indonesia Krystof Obidzinski 1, Rubeta Andriani 1,
Palm Oil Production I n 1935 Indonesia became the global leader in palm oil export, with a plantation areaIn the debate about the potential negative environmental consequences of conversion to oil palm, the development impacts (negative in situations also
occurred in April and June 2015, as well as with the systemic social and ecological impacts of palm oil production in the region of Sayaxché in Peten in Guatemala. The objective of the
In the years that followed, the impacts of palm oil production soon became apparent to the rest of the world and the oil became a highly controversial topic.
Information about how the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) operates to make sustainable palm oil the norm.The RSPO has developed a set of environmental and social criteria which companies must comply with in order to produce Certified these
These pages look at the various impacts of the palm oil industry on people’s health and social well-being, as well as the natural environment and global economy. Impacts can occur at all stages of the supply chain, from the production of palm oil in the tropics, to its
Economical and versatile, palm oil has become the world's most widely used vegetable oil. However, its production comes at a heavy environmental cost, especially in Indonesia and Malaysia, the two main producers. Efforts to make its production more sustainable
Environmental and social impacts of oil palm cultivation on tropical peat – a scientific review Schrier-Uijl, A.P., Silvius, M., Parish, F., Lim, K.H
Social and environmental impacts of oil palm plantations in Malaysia The production of palm oil has long been associated with reports of tropical deforestation, biodiversity
Environmental and social impacts of oil palm cultivation on tropical peat – a scientific review Reports from the Technical Panels of the 2nd Greenhouse Gas Working Group of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) 131 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL
Information about how the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) operates to make sustainable palm oil the norm.The RSPO has developed a set of environmental and social criteria which companies must comply with in order to produce Certified these
Despite this, it is generally felt that most initiatives have prioritised the environmental impacts of palm oil production and neglected the social ones. “Deforestation and land issues have taken prevalence.
Production of palm oil in Indonesia has, since 1964, recorded a phenomenal increase from 157,000 tonnes to 33.5 million tonnes in 2014. Palm oil accounts for 11% of Indonesia's export earnings of $5.7bn. Maintaining its status as the world’s largest producer of
Greasy palms The social and ecological impacts of large-scale oil palm plantation development in Southeast AsiaCompanies engaged in oil palm production, investment or processing must obey the UN Norms for Multinationals on human rights and labour
social impacts associated with the production of palm oil and coconut oil as alternative feedstocks (and, for comparison’s sake, of tallow),
Despite this, it is generally felt that most initiatives have prioritised the environmental impacts of palm oil production and neglected the social ones. “Deforestation and land issues have taken prevalence.
OVERVIEW OF OIL PALM PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA; COMPARATIVE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; THE CASE OF EKONG ANAKU COMMUNITY IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA. Oten Ita Bassey Institute of Social Science, The Hague :
Harmful environmental and social impacts of palm oil plantations in the developing world could be minimised by buffer zones around towns and villages; protection of areas with high ecosystem value and effective consultation
• Social impacts • Economical impacts • Environmental impacts • Stakeholders 5. Video: Palm Oil Council Video: Palm Oil the gift of nature
Deforestation, cheap labor, and species endangerment are just some of the environmental impacts of palm oil production. Is sustainable palm oil possible?Did you know palm oil is the most widely consumed plant-based oil in the world? This may come as a
The production of palm oil greatly effects the environment, including its marvelous wildlife. These effects of course, are hugely negative. It is not the palm oil that causes the problem;
1 Environmental and Social Impacts from Palm based Biofuel Development in Indonesia Rubeta Andriani, Agus Andrianto, Heru Komarudin and Krystof Obidzinski 1 ABSTRACT This paper reviews oil palm biofuel development and analyzes social and environmental
Palm oil production is important to the economy of Indonesia as the country is the world's biggest producer and consumer of the commodity, providing about half of the world's supply. Oil palm plantations stretch across 6 million hectares (roughly twice the size of Belgium
... review the social and environmental impacts of palm oil production, forecast potential growth in the sector across the region, and detail methods for measuring emissions and carbon stocks of plantations establishing on peatlands
The Environmental Impact of Palm Oil and Other Vegetable Oils** Erich E Dumelin* INTRODUCTIONenvironmental impacts such as con-sumption of fossil fuel resources, global warming and acidification; Acidification potential Modification potential was