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Choosing Sustainable Palm Oil in Europe will help: protect rainforests, safeguard its vulnerable biodiversity, create fair socio-economic conditions.
#RT2025 Talking Point:
"Climate change cannot be solved without placing conservation and nature protection at the center of climate strategies."
November 4, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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.

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SPKS Calls on President Prabowo to Ensure Legal Protection for Smallholders in Forest Zones - Palm Oil Magazine
PALMOILMAGAZINE, BOGOR — The Serikat Petani Kelapa Sawit (SPKS) has submitted an official request to President Prabowo Subianto, calling for legal
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October 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Vegetable oil sustainability: How palm, soybean, canola and olive oil impact biodiversity and human rights www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/he...
Are some vegetable oils good and others bad? It’s complicated
Palm oil has long had a reputation as an environmentally destructive crop, but is that warranted? And are the alternatives any better?
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October 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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"Seratu Aatai’s mission now is to encourage oil palm landscapes to become more wildlife-friendly."

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Two conservationists bag Biji Alam Awards
PETALING JAYA: Two Malaysian conservationists were honoured with the Outstanding Malaysian Nature Conservationist Award 2025 at the Biji Alam Awards.
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October 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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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."

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Forests depend on leadership, law and advocacy - Academia - The Jakarta Post
How Indonesia and Brazil have cut down on deforestation.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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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.

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EU proposes soft delay of anti-deforestation law & more exemptions for rich nations
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. The proposal also introduces simpli...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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.

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EUDR: One-year delay called off, but regulation weakened - edie
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.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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EC u-turns on EUDR delay with 'simplified' regulation | The Grocer www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/ec-u-tu...
EC u-turns on controversial EUDR delay with ‘simplified’ regulation set to roll out
The delay had provoked outcry from climate campaign groups, plus brands such as Nestlé, Mars Wrigley and Ferrero
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October 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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."

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October 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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.

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Bringing Balance to the Fat Debate - Sustainable Palm Oil Choice
Fats are complex, both in chemistry and in public discourse. For decades, “fat” has carried negative connotations, fuelling widespread fear about its role in our diets. While excessive fat consumption is associated with obesity and other health concerns, fats remain an essential part of a balanced diet. They support hormone regulation, vitamin absorption, and cell […]
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October 22, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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

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EU plans deforestation delay only for small businesses | Euractiv
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
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October 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Companies slam new delay to EU deforestation law

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Companies slam new delay to EU deforestation law
Food and commodities groups say Brussels risks undermining its own green agenda
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October 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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One thing everyone can do to save orangutans is to choose only #sustainable palm oil.

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Which oil is best? Experts address the question that everyone has an opinion on
New research explores how nutrition, sustainability and transparency intersect in the world of vegetable oils
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October 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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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.

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October 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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."

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October 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"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."

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Daily science news on research developments, technological breakthroughs and the latest scientific innovations
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October 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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!

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World Food Day 2025
YouTube video by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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October 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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. ”

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October 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Major agri-food companies including Nestlé, Ferrero and Olam Agri have warned that European Union delays to its anti-deforestation law are endangering forests worldwide.

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EU Law Delays Are Endangering Forests Worldwide, Agri-Food Companies Warn | ESM Magazine
Major agri-food companies including Nestlé, Ferrero and Olam Agri have warned that European Union delays to its anti-deforestation law are endangering forests w...
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October 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Connecting The Stripes: Rethinking Tiger Corridors in Palm Oil Country
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Beyond Blogging - Kompasiana.com
Kompasiana merupakan Media Warga (Citizen Media) yang mengusung semangat berbagi dan saling terhubung (sharing, connecting)
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October 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A new paper sheds light on how and why implementation of supply chain governance initiatives adopted by corporate actors influences smallholder market participation.

Read more in our latest guest blog: sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/smallholder-...

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Are smallholder farmers truly included in sustainable palm oil mill markets? Lessons from Indonesia - Sustainable Palm Oil Choice
Smallholders, defined as farmers with less than 50 hectares of oil palm (RSPO, 2020), produce up to 30% of the world’s crude palm oil (Chain Action Research, 2021) and manage 27–40% of global oil palm...
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October 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Interested in regenerative agriculture in oil palm?
This event is for you!

CONVERSATION #3 on REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FOR OIL PALM.

Make sure to attend it on November 5 during RT25.

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October 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Some may argue due diligence requirements are an unnecessary cost burden but the costs of non-action are also becoming clearer, says Dr Anthony Alexander, associate professor of operations management at @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social

#EUDR #sustainability

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EUDR will forcibly level up suppliers’ sustainability game
Some may argue due diligence requirements are an unnecessary cost burden but the costs of non-action are also becoming clearer, says Dr Anthony Alexander, associate professor of operations management ...
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October 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
New EU legislation and a fresh free trade deal will have major implications for an ingredient found in much of the food on European plates

"90% of all imported palm oil is RSPO certified now."

#sustainability #EUDR #PalmOil

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Businesses look to import palm oil sustainably as EU legislation bites | Euractiv
New EU legislation and a fresh free trade deal will have major implications for an ingredient found in much of the food on European plates
www.euractiv.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM