POM Insights

Palm is not a Focus for IPCC Experts – only for NGOs, media The newest IPCC special report on climate change and land is fascinating…

EU Introduces Duties on Indonesian Biodiesel The EU has announced that it will introduce countervailing duties (CVDs) on exports of biodiesel from Indonesia. The EU…

The Renewable Energy Directive’s planned ban on palm oil has taken its toll on the industry, but the battle is far from over as both…

Palm at the WTO shifts gears Reuters has reported that Malaysia will put forward its World Trade Organization (WTO) case on the EU’s revised Renewable…

The EU’s Version of Cooperation on Palm Oil The European Commission launched its Indonesian ‘Blue Book’ – a broader strategy on bilateral development cooperation –…

The European Parliamentary Elections: Implications for the Industry The European elections took place last week (23rd to 26th May), and the new makeup of the European Parliament announces…

RSPO Smallholder Standard: Consultation Closing RSPO’s third round of consultations for its smallholder standard is about to close – on June 8. The consultation represents…

RED update The Renewable Energy Directive’s Delegated Act has now moved past its approval date of May 13th. So what is actually happening? Here’s a…

Kalla takes on Europe Indonesian Vice-President has used the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) in Beijing to launch a broadside at the European Union –…

GFW Forest Data for 2018: Room for Optimism Global Forest Watch has released its tree cover loss data for 2018. Although media reports have made much…