Palm Oil - A China Dialogue Special Reporting Project https://chinadialogue.net/en/tag/palm-oil/ China and the Environment Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:48:31 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://cdn.chinadialogue.net/content/uploads/2020/06/19102132/Colour.svg Palm Oil - A China Dialogue Special Reporting Project https://chinadialogue.net/en/tag/palm-oil/ 32 32 How fig trees could revolutionise reforestation and tourism in Borneo https://chinadialogue.net/en/nature/borneo-fig-trees-reforestation-wildlife-tourism/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:45:19 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=118149 NGOs in the Malaysian state of Sabah want oil palm companies and other land managers to plant Ficus species to increase habitat for threatened wildlife

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]]> In Honduras, a democratic approach to palm oil defies the status quo https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/honduras-democratic-approach-to-palm-oil-defies-status-quo/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:45:39 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=107987 One company in northern Honduras shows how palm oil cooperatives can empower communities while turning a profit

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]]> Will the EU’s deforestation law keep forests standing? https://chinadialogue.net/en/nature/will-the-eus-deforestation-law-keep-forests-standing/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:20:42 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=107208 Many welcome the EU’s new regulation for deforestation-free commodities, but concerns over the impact on small-scale farmers abound

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]]> India’s palm oil drive faces reality check https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/indias-palm-oil-drive-faces-reality-check/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:01:21 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=106078 Two years in, the plan to expand domestic production is hindered by lack of mills and unsuitable climates

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]]> Producing palm oil and protecting forests in Latin America https://chinadialogue.net/en/nature/producing-palm-oil-and-protecting-forests-in-latin-america/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:28:30 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=105317 Growers must make up for past forest loss and keep trees standing to gain RSPO sustainability certification

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]]> How can the palm oil industry reach net zero? https://chinadialogue.net/en/climate/how-can-palm-oil-reach-net-zero/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:53:15 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=104687 Ending deforestation, and enhancing transparency and cooperation, will be key to balancing palm oil emissions and removals

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]]> Improving palm oil awareness in China https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/improving-palm-oil-awareness-in-china/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:49:02 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=104354 Awareness-raising by civil society is beginning to bear fruit, with plenty of potential in instant noodles and personal care

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]]> State-wide approach could transform palm oil https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/state-wide-approach-could-transform-palm-oil/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:32:39 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=104266 Sustainability certification that focuses on a whole state is being piloted in Malaysia, with benefits for smallholders and conservation

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]]> India’s palm oil plans fail to account for climate change https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/indias-palm-oil-plans-fail-to-account-for-climate-change/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:04:21 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=101939 A national drive to expand domestic production relies on old rainfall and humidity data

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]]> Japan’s palm oil power push is faltering https://chinadialogue.net/en/energy/japans-palm-oil-power-push-is-faltering/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:41:15 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=101354 Local resistance and high prices have slowed the expansion of palm oil power stations

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