Essential guidance for meaningful stakeholder engagement for companies in the agriculture and food manufacturing sector can be found in this new roadmap developed by Oxfam (@oxfamamerica.bsky.social). www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/a-new-roadmap/

"Meijaard also hopes the program will change perceptions of wildlife species that are commonly viewed as pests, like orangutans. Now, instead of getting angry over an orangutan stealing food, observers can sit back, take a photo and make some money." www.zmescience.com/science/news...

"With oil palm production expected to continue expanding, our results suggest KBAs should be considered a high-priority network of sites which need conservation interventions to limit further growth of oil palm plantation within KBAs." link.springer.com/article/10.1...

New study published: "This study shows that the sustainability status of oil palm farming by independent farmers who hold ISPO and/or RSPO certificates in Jambi Province varies, ranging from moderately sustainable to highly sustainable. www.frontiersin.org/journals/sus...

"When a company has a granular map linked to a carbon footprinting engine, they can run "what-if" scenarios: What if we shifted 20% of our palm oil to a certified sustainable supplier?" www.foodlogistics.com/sustainabili...

"Sustainable palm oil production must continue to prioritise responsible land use, environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, smallholder inclusion, traceability and transparency, and climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods." www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri...

Enhancing sustainability in the palm oil industry: Stakeholder perspectives on navigating transitions in times of crisis "Issues affecting the sustainable palm oil industry are set within a context of increasing & overlapping environmental, economic and geo-political crises." osf.io/preprints/so...

An excellent read challenging Sri Lanka's 2021 decision to ban palm oil imports and phase out domestic oil palm cultivation. "Sustainability is not about removing what is necessary. It is about ensuring that what is necessary is produced responsibly." www.ft.lk/opinion/Palm...

~45% of Indonesia’s smallholder oil palm is over 25 years old & needs urgent replanting. Yet progress is slow despite a 60 million Rp/ha subsidy. Farmers delay for short-term stability, deterred by a 7–8 year income gap & barriers to accessing support. www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/indonesias-r...

"Just because the forest is gone or replaced, this doesn’t mean that conservation values are erased. Plantation companies have an obligation to protect high conservation values in their concessions, particularly wildlife." - @aidagreenbury.bsky.social www.eco-business.com/opinion/comp...

As EUDR looms, is the world’s most controversial ingredient ready? Despite significant progress in the sector, barriers to compliance remain for palm oil #EUDR #deforestation #palmoil #sustainability www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026...

Extremely interesting new paper out! "Income effects, especially for middle-aged farmers with relatively lower education levels and few other options for good local jobs, have been the first-order issue in the communities where palm oil comes from." devpolicy.org/palm-oil-pov...

Can Africa avoid Asia’s palm oil pitfalls? Increasing African palm oil production is a key priority for governments – but the continent needs to learn from Asia. african.business/2026/04/long...

EU Sustainable Supply Chains Coalition created in run up to EUDR Nestlé, Barry Callebaut, the RSPO and Rainforest Alliance will all take part www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026...

"The certification requirement is being enforced as export destination countries increasingly demand transparency, sustainability, and traceability in the sourcing of raw materials for palm oil-based products." en.tempo.co/read/2097757...

One of the reasons palm oil is so widely used is its versatility. 👀 As Alice explains, there are different ways to check if the palm oil in a product is sustainable. 3/3

In the latest Counting the Earth we discuss how the industry can be more sustainable and the science we're carrying out with partners to improve soil quality & reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Thanks to our podcast guests from Wild Asia & @rbgkew.bsky.social! audioboom.com/posts/888058... 2/

Palm oil remains controversial due to high greenhouse gas emissions, extensive deforestation carried out in Southeast Asia for oil palm plantations, and habitat loss for a range of endangered species. Yet it's the most widely used vegetable oil globally for many reasons. 🧪 1/

From chocolate to shampoo, palm oil is found in nearly half of packaged goods on supermarket shelves. Its versatility makes it difficult to replace, yet its production remains controversial. So how can it become more sustainable? 🧪 Join Alice and Sue on the next Counting the Earth - coming soon!

Actually: www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/mythbusting-... Demand #SUSTAINABLE #PalmOil to save #Orangutans! @sustainablepalmoil.bsky.social

We often hear about the impact of oil palm on orangutans, but what about other animals? Recent research tells us more about how sunbears are affected by oil palm & what growers need to do to provides safe havens for these vulnerable animals. www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/sun-bears-an...

"The challenge is not only how to produce more sustainably, but also who will keep production going tomorrow – and under what social and economic conditions." - @cirad.bsky.social theconversation.com/palm-oil-coc...

How should the #EUDR delay be used to ensure that practical reform leads to a fair and transparent system? "The EUDR holds immense potential to benefit global sustainability — but only if it evolves beyond rigid rules and overly simple measurements." theconversation.com/the-silver-l...

🛰️ Remote sensing is used to detect where deforestation happens. Can we also use it to understand what is driving it? New research maps land uses replacing tropical forests with AI trained on satellite image time series and location data. www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/understandin...

"CIMB Group set science-based decarbonisation targets for the palm oil sector in 2023. Maybank also has emissions targets up to 2030 for the palm oil sector which includes measures to avoid harm to forests and peatlands." www.eco-business.com/news/malaysi...

It's #WorldBookDay! And what a book have we got for you! The Rimba is a gorgeously-illustrated children's book telling a tale of hope. The poetic language captures the glory of the natural rainforest and empowers readers to take action to save it. www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/inspiring-ne...

This #WorldWildlifeDay, we share this blog based on research which examined how animal distribution in an oil palm plantation is influenced by both habitat features on the ground, and the surrounding landscape. www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/can-we-enhan...

"Indonesia is the world’s largest palm oil producer. Alongside that growth has come a staggering number of land conflicts. NGOs have documented thousands of disputes between companies and communities over the past decade alone." sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/why-palm-oil... @wardb.bsky.social

"Positive change can be achieved if market supply chain initiatives align with and reinforce strong public policies in tropical forest nations to ensure economic viability and competitiveness on both sides." @dannepstad.bsky.social @bjornrask.bsky.social #EUDR news.mongabay.com/2026/02/the-...

"China can buy more sustainable agricultural products, creating green value chains. While on the supply side, it can use and improve green finance mechanisms to invest in sustainable farming practices." @dialogueearth.bsky.social dialogue.earth/en/food/chin...

Closing the conservation data gap with real-time, community-driven monitoring. Through #KehatiKu, Borneo Futures works with nearly 500 local community members across 9 villages in Borneo to generate 70,000+ verified wildlife observations in 8 months. www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/the-conserva...

"Only when companies, local communities, NGOs, law enforcement, and government work together, adopting a landscape approach and fulfilling their roles in safeguarding conservation values, can human-wildlife conflicts be mitigated." - @aidagreenbury.bsky.social www.eco-business.com/opinion/comp...

"The real question is not only how much land is green, but what kind of green and for what function. If oil palm continues to expand while natural forests shrink, then Indonesia’s environmental sustainability must be seriously questioned." www.palmoilmagazine.com/sustainabili...

"About 1/3 of the hotspots were inside company concessions, mostly oil palm, reinforcing long-standing evidence that drained and degraded peatlands are highly flammable even after short dry spells." Demand #SUSTAINABLE #PalmOil to save #Orangutans! news.mongabay.com/2026/02/thou...

"Brazil’s National Space Research Institute, INPE, created a new technology to generate deforestation data in polygons of a half-hectare threshold for the first time, following the European Union’s new regulation on deforestation-free products, or EUDR." news.mongabay.com/2026/02/braz...

"Among the changes under consideration is the possible inclusion of soap made with palm oil and instant coffee – products not currently covered by the regulation." www.euractiv.com/news/exclusi...

Fascinating research examining how animal distribution in an oil palm plantation is influenced by landscape context and habitat structure, with recommendations for OP plantations that aim to enhance the biodiversity of amphibian, bird and mammal species: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Oil palm isn't necessarily bad, and many of the common replacements are worse. A nice paper here on why strong opinions about oil crops need to be challenged.

Well, it seems celebrity chef, Nigella Lawson, supports sustainable palm oil, if this "like" from her on Orangutan Land Trust's post is any clue! Choose #Sustainable #PalmOil! @nigella.bsky.social @orangutanlandtrust.bsky.social

A new report from leading experts with recommendations for addressing challenges in managing and monitoring biodiversity in oil palm has been published. A "must-read" for anyone interested in #Sustainable #PalmOil. besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

"Palm oil players welcomed the new standard, which also covers traceability requirements for Scope 3 emissions. However, it does not cover the measurement of forest carbon yet, which the standard setter said it needs more time to develop." www.eco-business.com/news/ghg-pro...

An interesting and provocative thought piece from Dr. M. Windrawan Inantha: www.palmoilmagazine.com/opinion/2026...

“Productivity must increase in the right way. We want farmers to prosper from the land they already have, not from clearing new land.” www.palmoilmagazine.com/smallholders...

We ❤️LOVE❤️ this book!

"Understanding of the drivers [of deforestation] is crucial for designing and implementing effective and targeted policy responses. We hope our work contributes to the protection and preservation of the tropical forests." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

"Companies found to have imported palm oil derived from deforestation practices face a risk of losing 4% of revenues...If Indonesia opens up more forest land to produce palm oil, it can still be very dangerous for its exports.”

"1/3 of global deforestation is directly attributable to agricultural expansion and the production and consumption of commodities such as cattle products, soy, palm oil, coffee and cocoa – ingredients found in the majority of consumer goods." www.edie.net/why-deforest...

"The Sumatran tiger's survival is threatened by deforestation, poaching, and increasing human-wildlife conflict caused by shrinking natural habitats." Demand #sustainable #palmoil to save #Tigers and #Orangutans! en.antaranews.com/news/399381/...

“If we only pursue production without protecting life-support systems, environmental damage becomes inevitable. In fact, both can coexist if spatial planning and environmental regulations are truly respected.” www.palmoilmagazine.com/hot-news/202...

"By choosing sustainable palm oil & making informed choices, we're showing that the solution is not to boycott, but simply to use wisely, ask questions & choose better. It is the most effective way of protecting rainforests, wildlife and livelihoods." www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/inspiring-ne...