@PalmChoice

Choosing Sustainable Palm Oil in Europe will help: protect rainforests, safeguard its vulnerable biodiversity, create fair socio-economic conditions.

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Why choose sustainable palm oil? "Sustainably produced palm oil adheres to stringent environmental standards, ensuring minimal impact on forests, wildlife, and climate while supporting the local agroecological system." Find out more: sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/… #sustainability

Why Sustainable Palm Oil? - Sustainable Palm Oil Choice

Researchers, conservation organisations & NGOs are convinced it is better to choose sustainable palm oil rather than to ban palm oil products.

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The TRAILS project contributes practical, long-term scientific evidence to demonstrate how innovative agroforestry systems can improve ecological connectivity, climate resilience & biodiversity conservation while maintaining productive oil palm landscapes. sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/…

TRAILS in Sabah: Connecting oil palm productivity, microclimate, soil biology and biodiversity -...

Following the successful planting campaigns of 2022 and 2023, which established more than 4,000 native forest trees, TRAILS has entered a new phase: intensive scientific monitoring, data collection...

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@Cirad @NGOHUTAN @allianceforets @UnipalmaOficial @FerreroFr
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"Palm oil production is linked to deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions, so look for palm oil with clear sustainability labeling." Choose #SUSTAINABLE palm oil! @TastingTable tastingtable.com/2286076/exp…

What An Expert Wants You To Know About Palm Oil - Tasting Table

Registered dietitian Kelsey Kunik reveals that the high smoke point palm oil is great for cooking but must be purchased responsibly.

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"India’s push for edible-oil self-sufficiency is raising a difficult question: can the country expand domestic palm oil production without importing the environmental costs associated with conventional palm cultivation?" msn.com/en-in/money/general/…
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New research: Women’s Aspirations for Income Opportunities in Indonesian Oil Palm Villages sccpress.com/ars/article/vie…
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New research shows the impact of restoration of riparian zones in oil palm (pre-print). biorxiv.org/content/10.64898…

From margins to mainstream: restoration of riparian margins to support oil palm sustainability in...

Palm oil is the world’s leading vegetable oil, with production continuing to expand, particularly across Southeast Asia. Within established plantations, conserving and restoring riparian margins can...

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"As agricultural intensification and climate change continue to reshape tropical ecosystems, restoring structurally complex riparian vegetation will be critical for sustaining biodiversity and the ecosystem services upon which agricultural production depends."
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competere@competereEUOct 8
🌴 Sustainable #palmoil needs shared solutions. On 6 October, our Palm Oil Global Community met in #Brussels to discuss #EUDR and strengthen cooperation across the supply chain. Thank you to the Indonesian Embassy and all participants. Let’s turn dialogue into action!
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In our latest blog, @GaveauD from Nusantara Atlas (@nusantara_atlas) discusses the potential causes of the decline in palm oil-driven deforestation, but warns that some growers continue to clear forests. Our work is far from done! sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/…

Oil palm-driven deforestation has slowed since 2015: what role did zero-deforestation commitments...

Under pressure from consumers and NGOs and concerned about reputational risk, the world’s largest producers, traders, and buyers of palm oil (and its derivatives) adopted zero-deforestation commitm...

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An inspiring story of sustainability from Democratic Republic of Congo: "Decades after transforming the global palm oil industry, Yangambi is rebuilding its own production – this time with the protection of forests in mind." @TheLandAlliance forestsnews.org/164087/susta…

A new chapter for sustainable palm oil in Yangambi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Decades after transforming the global palm oil industry, Yangambi is rebuilding its own production, this time with the protection of forests in mind. The research station was once home to a leading...

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Jon Hixson from @yumbrands shares why sustainable sourcing starts with quality suppliers and thriving farming communities. @ConservationOrg @RSPOtweets @KFC yum.com/wps/portal/yumbrands…

Jon Hixson: Why sustainable palm oil starts with people

Reflecting on a visit to an Ecuadorian palm oil farm, Yum! Chief Sustainability Officer Jon Hixson shares why sustainable sourcing starts with quality suppliers and thriving farming communities.

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How can EmpCo really make a difference for the farmers and workers who are making our food and clothes? sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/…

What’s in a label? Can the EU’s New Directive really change what customers buy, what companies do,...

Can the EU’s New EmpCo Directive really change what customers buy, what companies do, and how smallholders live?

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Stronger standards and fire prevention can help, but lasting progress requires action across industries, governments and communities. eco-business.com/opinion/bre…

Breaking Southeast Asia's fire and haze cycle through certification an

Stronger standards and fire prevention can help, but lasting progress requires action across industries, governments and communities.

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Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil@RSPOtweetsSep 21
Protecting forests and peatlands is key to climate action. Since 2015, cumulative RSPO New Planting Procedure (NPP) approvals have contributed to emissions reductions across the RSPO Certified supply chain. Read more: na2.hubs.ly/H07Tmxq0 #RSPO #SustainablePalmOil
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⏳ Tomorrow! Join @CPOPC_NET & @WWF_ID’s virtual dialogue. How can #EUDR work for #palmoil #smallholders? 🎙️ @pietropaganini moderates a panel on training, finance & technology for compliance and market access. 📅 18 Sept | 10:00–11:30 CEST Register 👉 lnkd.in/gRtQGUsG
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"Lidl Cyprus has successfully achieved its ambitious palm oil certification target, marking a significant milestone in its strategic partnership with WWF Greece. 97% of the palm oil used in its own-brand products is certified by @RSPOtweets." cyprus-mail.com/2026/09/14/l…

Lidl, WWF achieve milestone in sustainable sourcing of palm oil

Lidl Cyprus has successfully achieved its ambitious palm oil certification target, marking a significant milestone in its strategic partnership with WWF Greece (World Wide Fund for Nature Greece)....

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An excellent read! "Legislation like the EU Deforestation Regulation, which “guarantees that the products EU citizens consume do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation worldwide”, could make a significant difference." @EarthshotPrize euronews.com/2026/09/12/reco…

The 5 positive tipping points that could ‘rapidly’ heal the world

“For too long a sense has prevailed that solutions to the climate and nature are out of reach. This new research explodes that myth once and for all.”

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A total of 16.2M tonnes of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was sold in 2025 – 20% of worldwide supply, the RSPO’s latest report showed. @RSPOtweets ofimagazine.com/news/certifi…

Certified sustainable palm oil accounted for 20% of global palm oil…

A total of 16.2M tonnes of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was sold in 2025 – 20% of worldwide supply, the…

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Excluding smallholders does not reduce deforestation. What do we need to do to ensure that the EUDR’s implementation is inclusive and impactful across different commodities? sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/… #sustainability #palmoil #smallholders #EUDR #conservation

The world needs resilient smallholder farmers - Can the EUDR help? - Sustainable Palm Oil Choice

If both companies and competent authorities prioritise risk-based due diligence instead of exclusion, EUDR can actually drive massive positive impact.

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Global oil palm deforestation declines after zero-deforestation commitments researchsquare.com/article/r…

Global oil palm deforestation declines after zero-deforestation commitments

Zero-deforestation commitments have transformed the palm oil sector since 2015, yet their effectiveness remains unquantified. Here, we produced 10-m resolution global maps that identify old-growth...

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