Palm Oil: Balancing sustainability, livelihoods, and global demand
This special report traces how producing countries are navigating climate commitments, international pressure, and the daily realities of millions who depend on the crop.
Palm oil remains one of the most debated commodities in the global supply chain – praised for its role in poverty alleviation, yet scrutinised for its environmental footprint.
This series explores the evolving landscape of palm oil production in Indonesia, Malaysia, and beyond, spotlighting efforts to curb deforestation, reduce climate impact, and support smallholder farmers. It also examines shifting global policies, like those from the EU – and how producing countries are striving for net-zero emissions while safeguarding livelihoods.
Here we dive into the key issues, progress, and future pathways of this essential yet complex crop.
Palm oil producers call for clarity as EUDR delay debate deepens
Palm oil producers are calling for clarity from the European Union on the implementation of...
4 minutes
Businesses look to import palm oil sustainably as EU legislation bites
Palm oil, most of which is imported to Europe from Indonesia and Malaysia, has been...
7 minutes
Oil Palm Smallholders: Their Stories, Their Legacy
Despite playing an essential role in the global supply chain of palm oil, and supporting...
5 minutes
Indonesia pushes for South-South cooperation on palm oil sustainability standards
In July, Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno announced a new push to develop...
5 minutes
Can palm oil go net zero? Inside the push to cut climate impact
Palm oil is one of the most ubiquitous substances in the goods we consume, found...
7 minutes
Palm oil nations are struggling to balance environmental concerns with economic risks
Palm oil cultivation, a cornerstone of the agricultural sectors in Malaysia and Indonesia - two...
6 minutes
Indonesia and Malaysia tackling deforestation as new EU restrictions loom
A delayed EU anti-deforestation law will soon add new restrictions to EU imports. Palm-oil-producing countries...
7 minutes
NO PALM OIL: The deception behind the misleading labels
The steadily growing trend of labels on food packaging is intended to help consumers in...
5 minutes
