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Makanan & Pertanian
Palm smallholders of Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand demand recognition as partners, not problems in palm oil industry
They called for fairer policies, stronger support, and inclusion in global sustainability standards such as Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil and EU Deforestation Regulation at annual roundtable conference on sustainable palm oil, RT2025.
Makanan & Pertanian
Technical knowledge remains the biggest hurdle for independent palm oil smallholders to comply with EUDR
Studio EB
Many still struggle with local certification standards, while EUDR adds further complexity by requiring land documents, geolocation data and traceability requirements, say sustainability professionals.
Karbon & Cuaca
Singapore must tighten carbon credit rules to spur demand for high-quality removals, says registry executive
At the prevailing carbon tax rate, firms lack incentive to buy premium removal credits, says Isometric's chief commercial officer Lukas May. The city-state should draw from Europe’s standards to set minimum quality thresholds, he adds.
Starting the remedy process is a crucial first step towards re-certifying the controversial Indonesian paper company. But the move is premature, flouts FSC's own policies and could ultimately enable greenwashing on a massive scale, activists say.
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Polisi & Kewangan
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B Lab Singapore 'evaluating best team structure' after latest staff exit
5 August 2024
Makanan & Pertanian
Activists pressure RSPO to reject Astra Agro Lestari membership application
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