Improving traceability of sustainable palm oil


Indonesia’s palm oil has a low risk of deforestation and should not be subject to further due diligence by the EU market. — The Jakarta Post

PALM oil exports were a challenging, high-profile issue for Indonesian diplomats in 2023, particularly concerning European Union (EU)-Indonesia trade deal negotiations and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) that have caused unhappiness at the highest levels.

However, the coming year offers an opportunity for Indonesia to turn its impressive track record in decoupling oil palm production from forest clearance into a market-leading global offer on sustainable palm oil, as well as make this part of its growing profile as a global leader.

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