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#Zoos doing it right! @londonzoo.bsky.social Choose #Sustainable #PalmOil to protec the #Rainforest!

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RSPO Pushes Independent Smallholders to ‘Upgrade’ by Connecting to Sustainable Palm Physical Supply Chain “When smallholder FFB is accepted by RSPO-certified mills, it strengthens farmers’ bargaining power in the sustainable palm oil industry.” www.palmoilmagazine.com/rspo/2025/05...

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Through the Palm Oil Barometer 2025, Solidaridad offers actionable recommendations for governments, plantation companies, processing industries, financial institutions, and multi-stakeholder platforms. www.palmoilmagazine.com/solidaridad/... @solidaridadnetwork.org

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"The wildfire desk urged companies under the Indonesian Oil Palm Association (Gapki) to push for more forest and land fire prevention measures to help the government achieve its zero wildfire target by this year."

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Today, on #EndangeredSpeciesDay, we look back to this article by Marieke Leegwater which explains how choosing #sustainable palm oil can help save the #rainforest and the endangered species that reside in it, like the #orangutan. www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/three-ways-t... #sustainability

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"In a global palm oil industry fraught with environmental scrutiny, small yet impactful actions—like planting trees to restore orangutan habitats—serve as powerful reminders that palm oil cultivation and forest conservation don’t have to be at odds." www.palmoilmagazine.com/smallholders...

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"The project seeks to assess innovative oil palm-based agroforestry systems that integrate native tree species, improve ecological connectivity, and deliver critical ecosystem services and habitat provision for wildlife." www.theborneopost.com/2025/05/15/f...

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Small-scale producers are often locked out of high-value markets due to a lack of technical capacity and financial capital to meet increasingly hefty due diligence requirements driven by consumer demand for less environmentally destructive goods. news.mongabay.com/2025/05/prof...

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Inspiring results from NGO HUTAN research project in Malaysian Borneo to see if native trees can be planted in oil palm plantations without significantly reducing palm oil yields. @cirad.bsky.social news.mongabay.com/2025/05/born...

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Sustainable palm oil = protecting peatlands. "The private sector is starting to get involved to ensure protection & sustainable management of peatlands, with companies in the palm oil sector taking part in a recent workshop on sustainable agriculture." www.thegef.org/newsroom/blo...

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A open side-event at the upcoming RSPO meet in Paris on 20 may: Oxfam and Solidaridad are organising a screening of the documentary Colonial Debris, followed and panel discussion on land rights & palm oil.

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"A new report, Palm Oil Barometer 2025: Procurement for Prosperity, has called for significant changes in global palm oil sourcing practices to ensure that smallholder farmers receive a fairer share of profits." thenationonlineng.net/report-palm-...

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Indonesia's Jurisdictional Approach can have significant environmental and social benefits, such as reducing the likelihood of displacing deforestation elsewhere in a district and facilitating smallholders’ access to sustainable value chains. forestsnews.cifor.org/91687/tracin...

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@iied.bsky.social's ALIGN Indonesia project is working with Indonesian civil society organisations in Central Kalimantan & Southeast Sulawesi to improve land & natural resource governance & align economic development strategies with social &environmental justice. www.iied.org/align-indone...

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More interesting findings in this year's Forest 500 report from @globalcanopy.org: Company commitments for palm oil exceed those of other deforestation-risk commodities in many areas, including: * Deforestation-free commitment * FPIC commitment * Tracebility mechanism forest500.org/wp-content/u...

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Malaysian biologist Farina Othman wins global award for work with palm oil farmers to protect last 300 Bornean elephants in Sabah www.malaymail.com/news/malaysi...

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From this year's Forest 500 report: "Cattle products are the biggest driver of deforestation globally, but only 37% of companies with high exposure to beef have a commitment in place, and 30% for leather, compared with 76% for palm oil." @globalcanopy.org forest500.org/wp-content/u...

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“Her innovative project recognizes the key role that oil palm companies can play in (elephant) conservation, and her connection to and love of these beautiful giants has helped empower community members to become guardians of their environment.” edition.cnn.com/world/asia/w...

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Deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions: the impact of using vegetable oils in our diets - CMCC Register now! www.cmcc.it/lectures_con...

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New research challenges oft-cited claim that palm oil is found in half of supermarket products. @greenpeace.org @sainsburys.bsky.social @woolworths.bsky.social #palmoil #supermarkets #sustainability #vegetableoils www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/mythbusting-...

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An inspiring piece demonstrating how collaboration can deliver important tangible results. Choosing sustainable production and consumption of palm oil can change lives. #SierraLeone #ChildLabour #Sustainability #PalmOil #Collaboration www.bond.org.uk/news/2025/04...

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Choose #sustainable #palmoil!

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🌍It's EARTH DAY! 🌱 The theme of this year's #EarthDay is “Our Power, Our Planet.” We ALL have the power to make a difference for the planet in so many ways. Demonstrate your power by choosing only #SUSTAINABLE palm oil. www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/why-sustaina... #EarthDay2025 #sustainability

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🌍EARTH DAY! 🌱 This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.” You have the power to give #orangutans 🦧 a future in the wild by choosing only #SUSTAINABLE #PalmOil. Say no to deforestation and yes to protecting wildlife! www.orangutanlandtrust.com/palm-oil

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"The pursuit of sustainable palm oil production is essential for harmonizing economic growth with environmental preservation and social equity. Smallholder farmers play a pivotal role in this journey..." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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"Agroforestry is recognized as a way to boost local biodiversity, improve soils and diversify farming incomes. Research is ramping up on the feasibility of cultivating oil palm in an agroforest setting." news.mongabay.com/2025/04/agro...

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An important message from the people who love #orangutans! Choose #sustainable #palmoil!

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The next phase of the @undp.org & SECO project for #sustainable palm oil begins. "Effective Collaborative Action for Sustainable Commodity Production and Trade" focuses on strengthening capacity & cooperation in Indonesian institutions working on sustainable palm oil. www.undp.org/sites/g/file...

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"By making conscious choices and advocating for sustainable practices, companies and individuals can significantly reduce the environmental effects of palm oil production." Choose #Sustainable #PalmOil! www.inc.com/fred-elabed/...

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Many products contain PALM OIL—an ingredient tied to deforestation & the loss of critical habitat for endangered species. Make your Easter a little kinder—for orangutans, forests, & our shared planet—and speak up! Ask companies to use sustainable, deforestation-free palm oil.

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"Palm oil is not inherently bad, but how it’s produced is the key to its impact. Rather than eliminating palm oil, the solution lies in ensuring it’s always sustainably sourced; strengthening sustainability commitments, supporting certified production...." www.edie.net/from-boycott...

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New research on the impact of oil palm oil ground-dwelling arthropods (insects, spiders, and similar creatures) in Liberia and recommendations for management strategies to protect them. @jonnytimperley.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/what-is-the-...

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"By leveraging the power of local engagement, companies can gather valuable ecological data, support conservation, and strengthen their sustainability commitments—all while keeping costs low." www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/a-novel-low-...

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"Arthropods and their key ecosystem services should be conserved in oil palm systems." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @jonnytimperley.bsky.social

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"There really are no good or bad crops, only good and bad practices." www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2025...

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A succinct overview of the progress made to ensure sustainable production and consumption of palm oil: www.azocleantech.com/article.aspx...

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"For years, the Indonesian and Malaysian governments have attempted to regulate palm oil. Will they succeed?" @lucianatellez.bsky.social @earthsight.bsky.social www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025...

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An interesting short read on using soundscapes to monitor ecosystem health in oil palm. "Conservation isn’t about working against agriculture—it’s about finding smart solutions that balance productivity with protecting the environment." museumofzoologyblog.com/2025/03/07/m...

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Today is #InternationalWomensDay2025 with the theme 'Accelerate Action'—driving gender equality and empowering women worldwide. When you choose #SUSTAINABLE #PalmOil, you support women's rights and advance gender #inclusivity. www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu

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"To successfully stop deforestation, all organisations in the supply chain must have commitments, initiatives & engagement. Expanding sustainable policies & actions outside of specific supply chain operations is critical to ending global deforestation." www.paradigmshift.com.pk/deforestation/

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"Should investors concerned with SDGs engage with oil palm cultivation, & if so, how? Investors must be aware of local realities & limitations, invest in safeguards, build local capacities & enhance information flows & dialogue among stakeholders." research.wur.nl/en/publicati...

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"50,000 orangutans are estimated to have died because of palm oil. But some Borneo locals are working with forward-thinking palm plantations to plant millions of native trees in an effort to save the iconic ape." Choose #sustainable #palmoil! www.cbc.ca/documentarie...

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It's #WorldWildlifeDay today! A good opportunity to point out that it is possible for wildlife to co-exist with oil palm when sustainable practices are applied. Find out more from this excellent resource from @iucnnl.bsky.social: www.iucn.nl/en/publicati...

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“Every 25 years, replanting is necessary, presenting an opportunity to design better environments for both orangutans & humans. With 300,000+ hectares of land scheduled for replanting, there is a crucial opportunity to balance conservation & agriculture." www.palmoilmagazine.com/icope/2025/0...

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How ‘country palm’ could help pave the way toward a sustainable palm oil future in Liberia news.mongabay.com/2025/02/how-...

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Clearly there is more work to be done, but this is a step in the right direction. By choosing only #SUSTAINABLE (#DeforestationFree) #PalmOil we can all contribute to driving down deforestation. nusantara-atlas.org/industrial-p...

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"Under RSPO, growers must allocate at least 30% of their land for conservation to protect biodiversity. Conflicts between palm oil plantations & wildlife persist, but proper conservation strategies can help them coexist." jakartaglobe.id/news/wwfindo... Choose #sustainable #palmoil!

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"A better solution than simply boycotting is moving to more sustainable and certified palm oil practices that respect wildlife, people and habitats. And the good news is that this is possible." goodonyou.eco/palm-oil-in-...

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"To meet the challenges of deforestation, companies need a structured approach, including time-bound commitments, implementable action plans, and disclosure of progress." www.forbes.com/sites/mindyl...

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"Oil palm production among rural farmers is key in contributing to income gains. This multifaceted impact, in turn, positions oil palm as a pivotal agent in the pursuit of sustainable development and the amelioration of poverty in rural landscapes." www.frontiersin.org/journals/sus...

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