Our forests hold the key to addressing the climate emergency while driving sustainable economic development for millions of people around the world. And yet, despite pledges to…
On International Day of Forests we advocate for more support for responsible palm oil, soy and other commodities
Today is the International Day of Forests, a day to honor and enjoy forests. Most days we rush without paying too much attention past the forests in our lives, those…
Calling for a ban on palm oil will not stop deforestation. It does not help to improve livelihoods of farmers. But we can strive to improve both landscapes…
Palm oil plays a big part in our day-to-day lives, and the demand for the world’s most versatile vegetable oil is showing an increase for years already,…
10 years back and 10 years forward – hopes and fears for agri-supply chains
Reflections from Olam CEO, Sunny Verghese and Joost Oorthuizen on agricultural developments over the last 10 years, the challenges we still face for the future and best practices in creating…
Verified Sourcing Areas: Reaching sustainability at scale
This blog was originally posted on Global Landscapes Forum. Optimizing sustainable production of agricultural commodities. Rising global demand for responsibly produced agricultural commodities means that businesses and governments in…
Interview: Fitrian Ardiansyah on sustainable palm oil production
This interview was originally posted on Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Can you tell us more about IDH the Sustainable Trade Initiative and how the organisation plays a role in…
5 reasons companies are collaborating to end deforestation
This blog was originally posted on GreenBiz. Agricultural and forestry commodities, such as soy, palm oil, beef, timber and cocoa, are some of the leading causes of rainforest destruction…
Indonesia: IDH and Jambi government collaborate to help 30,000 oil palm farmers meet sustainability standards
More than 30,000 independent oil palm smallholders in Tanjung Jabung Barat (Tanjabbar) District, Jambi province, Indonesia are now enjoying a more hassle-free process for obtaining their oil palm cultivation licenses…