“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...

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"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...

"All consumers and users of palm oil can play a role, which will translate into demand for oils that meet NDPE / VDF standards. Supply-chain actors can play transformative roles by establishing such standards as de rigueur." www.openaccessgovernment.org/protecting-w...

"Policy decisions must account for environmental, social and cultural dimensions, as well as the sustainability of indigenous livelihoods. Papua’s sensitive ecological characteristics mean that resource‑based investments must not ignore community rights." en.antaranews.com/news/398482/...

Important new research on emissions associated with the ditches used to drain peatlands for oil palm production. By choosing #sustainable #palmoil, we can help protect peatlands and combat #climatechange! news.mongabay.com/2025/12/ditc...

Stakeholder-led pathways for sustainable futures: A participatory co-designed action plan for improved palm oil governance at regency level in Indonesia @cifor-icraf.org www.cifor-icraf.org/knowledge/pu...

"Without appropriate technical, financial and governance support, observers warn, the new [EUDR] rules could sideline smallholders or push them into less regulated markets, deepening already existing inequities." news.mongabay.com/2025/12/se-a...

Great to see more companies stepping up and choosing only sustainable palm oil. Read more about the latest Sustainable Palm Oil Community ambassadors in our guest blog by Eleanor Evans, Deforestation-free Campaigns Project Officer at Chester Zoo. www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/two-major-uk...

David Attenborough says: “We can protect wildlife by buying products made with deforestation-free sustainable palm oil. From companies that support local people, use existing palm oil plantations without cutting down more rainforest.” Choose #Sustainable #PalmOil & Save #Orangutans!

Because palm oil is catastrophic to orangutans & their forest home, we believe addressing this issue is critical for their survival. Lone Droscher-Nielsen says: "The single-most important thing we can all do to save orangutans is demand sustainable palm oil."

The GEIC indicator allows you to explore how the production of commodities like palm oil impact on factors such as deforestation and water use in countries around the world. @jncc.bsky.social @sei.org Choose #sustainable, #DeforestationFree #PalmOil! jncc.gov.uk/news/measuri...

A new review shows the study claiming RSPO certification harms efficiency got it wrong: routine replanting was mistaken for declining performance. Methodological errors matter when they shape global sustainability narratives. #PalmOil #Sustainability www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/critical-ove...

It's #WorldWildlifeConservationDay! At The Sustainable Palm Oil Choice (SPOC), we believe that choosing #sustainable #palmoil is one of the most effective ways of conserving #wildlife in tropical regions. #Conservation experts agree! www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/can-palm-oil...

"The EUDR should have entered into force by December this year and requires companies to demonstrate that certain products sold in the EU – including cocoa, coffee, soy, palm oil, rubber, livestock, and timber – did not contribute to deforestation." www.euractiv.com/news/what-to...

"You can contribute by raising awareness of their plight, advocating for sustainable choices such as using only palm oil products that are certified as sustainable, and supporting conservation and rescue charities."

Oil palm is grown in monocultures with random scraps of nature. How to make those scraps more valuable? ‘Wildlife Conservation in the Oil Palm Landscape’ provides recommendations for actions based on real experience in Borneo. www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/sorting-the-...

Choose only #SUSTAINABLE #PalmOil to save #Orangutans!

European Parliament supports year-long deforestation law delay www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...

Michelle Desilets, Executive Director of Orangutan Land Trust, outlines the threats to the survival of orangutans and their habitats, and where solutions lie. @savetheorangutan.bsky.social @sustainablepalmoil.bsky.social www.openaccessgovernment.org/orangutan-cr...

“Sustainability should strengthen profitability rather than eroding it.” @sierraclub.org www.sierraclub.org/sierra/low-p...

The EU Council has agreed to a one-year delay to EUDR, which would see the deadline for medium- and large-sized companies move to 30 December 2026. www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2025...

“For Indonesia, the delay carries major implications for the potential clearing of 3.6 million hectares of natural forest inside oil palm concessions, and roughly 17 million hectares of natural forest inside industrial timber concessions." news.mongabay.com/2025/11/eu-t...

The Palm Oil Conversation is Evolving! The old, misguided narrative ("palm oil is bad") is finally giving way to some much needed nuance – but what’s changing, and why now? Barnaby Patchett from The Sustainable Commodities Podcast, explains: www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/why-the-palm...

Wise advice from WWF: Consumers can seek out deforestation- and conversion-free foods and other products. It’s not always easy to know which products fit the bill, but there are some certifications that help, like Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil for palm oil. wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?15...

Will the EUDR be delayed after all? Despite opposition from key industry players such as Ferrero and Nestlé, a one-year postponement may still take place www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025...

Will the EUDR be delayed after all? Despite opposition from key industry players such as Ferrero and Nestlé, a one-year postponement may still take place www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025...

#RT2025 Talking Point: "Climate change cannot be solved without placing conservation and nature protection at the center of climate strategies."

The Serikat Petani Kelapa Sawit (SPKS) has submitted an official request to President Prabowo Subianto, calling for legal protection for smallholder palm oil farmers whose plantations are located within designated forest areas. www.palmoilmagazine.com/smallholders...

Vegetable oil sustainability: How palm, soybean, canola and olive oil impact biodiversity and human rights www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/he...

"Seratu Aatai’s mission now is to encourage oil palm landscapes to become more wildlife-friendly." www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

How Indonesia and Brazil have cut down on deforestation. "Our study highlights how sustained pressure from civil society and international commitments can lead to improved political will for forest protection." www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025...

The European Union has dropped plans for another one-year delay to its anti-deforestation law, instead proposing a six-month grace period before enforcement begins. news.mongabay.com/short-articl...

The EU has opted not to delay its flagship regulation banning deforestation-linked imports any further, but it will delay the implementation of fines under the directive. @mightyearth.org @globalwitness.org @edienet.bsky.social www.edie.net/eudr-one-yea...

EC u-turns on EUDR delay with 'simplified' regulation | The Grocer www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/ec-u-tu...

Conservationists argue against 'selective' targeting of palm oil "Public debates about such crops are based more on myth than fact, the researchers say, calling for a rethink of what are deemed "good" and "bad" oils." www.msn.com/en-us/news/o... Choose #SUSTAINABLE #PalmOil!

Our latest blog explores the nuances of vegetable oils - their cultural and culinary significance; potential to address food insecurity; how and where they are produced, why it matters, who benefits, and who loses out. www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/bringing-bal...

The proposal will need approval of co-legislators, EU countries at the Council and MEPs, who can still push for more changes to the legislation www.euractiv.com/news/eu-plan...

Companies slam new delay to EU deforestation law www.ft.com/content/7593...

One thing everyone can do to save orangutans is to choose only #sustainable palm oil. www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...

Study Reveals Orangutans Can Survive on Palm Oil Plantations While we know that orangutans can survive in oil palm landscapes, they do not thrive. Connectivity between forested areas is essential for their long-term survival. www.riaunews.com/2025/10/18/s...

Which cooking oil is best? Asking how they’re made could tell you more "Rather than asking which oil is best, we should question how our oils are made, who benefits, and which systemic changes truly serve people and the planet." www.msn.com/en-gb/health...

"Crops don't destroy forests and other biodiverse habitats; people do. We want to bring more nuance to the discussion around vegetable oils.... I challenge everyone to look a little deeper, if you care about social and environmental issues." phys.org/news/2025-10...

It's #WorldFoodDay! "By working together, we can transform agrifood systems to ensure that everyone has access to a healthy diet, living in harmony with the planet." - @fao.org Be part of the solution. Choose #SUSTAINABLE #PalmOil! youtu.be/3QtW5tHIQu4

On removing deforestation from shopping baskets: “Huge strides have been made in sourcing sustainable palm oil. Now the food industry must do the same for soy, sourcing responsibly, supporting farmers and suppliers and investing in forest protection. ” www.msn.com/en-us/money/...