The Flawed Logic of the Palm-Poverty-Certification Narrative
A new paper released in the lead-up to this year’s RSPO Roundtable was publicised in international press with one basic hook: palm oil certification has…
UK Due Diligence: A Certification Solution
The UK Government’s Due Diligence proposal is now being officially debated before the UK Parliament. The proposal – which is very likely to become law…
Is London Pursuing a Due Diligence Standard for Ukrainian Sunflower?
This past week UK lawmakers tried to gain ground on the forthcoming due diligence legislation that will impact palm oil. Although there are some clear…
Greenpeace Attacks Jokowi on Fires, Ignores US and Australia
Greenpeace has launched another annual attack on Indonesia’s palm oil sector this week. But the big problem for Greenpeace this year isn’t the fires –…
Norway’s Attack Against President Jokowi Fails the Smell Test
Last week, we covered the move by US lobbying group Mighty Earth to smear President Jokowi’s Omnibus Bill, and highlighted their secret funding from the…
Why Is Norway Secretly Funding Attacks Against President Jokowi’s Omnibus Law?
The biggest international story around Indonesia over the past week has been the passing of President Jokowi’s Omnibus Law. The Bill was in train for…
Lord Goldsmith and the $700 Billion Question
The UK’s International Environment Minister Zac Goldsmith has published an opinion piece in The Telegraph promoting the UK’s new international approach on the environment. Lord Goldsmith…
European Commission: A Hall of Mirrors?
EU-funded Lobby Groups Push for Faster Palm Oil Ban Powerful EU-funded lobby groups – led by Transport and Environment (T&E) which includes large NGOs such…
Does [UK] DEFRA Want a VPA for Palm Oil Due Diligence?
Analysis: Should The UK’s Due Diligence Be Broad Or Narrow? The consultation for the UK’s due diligence regulation is continuing apace. NGOs and UK Members…
ICYMI: Indonesia calls on UK to adopt ‘Mutual Recognition’ on palm oil – Exclusive Insights from POM
In last week’s Food Navigator, co-host of the Palm Oil Monitor, Khalil Hegarty, weighs in on Indonesia’s calls for the UK and Indonesia to agree…
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