Conditions for sustainable operation
Palm oil Renewed challenges of sustainability

When properly planned by local or regional governments, oil palm development usually results in strong economic development of the regions concerned and a significant reduction in rural poverty. If poorly managed, plantation expansion can result in the disappearance of forests with high conservation value, with negative impacts on local populations and indigenous communities .

It's no longer a question of boycotting palm oil or halting the expansion of oil palm, but of steering the industry towards certified,...