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...

"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."