palm oil sustainably harvested green living in malawi

   
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  • palm oil sustainably harvested green living in malawi
Could palm oil be a sustainable solution?

Palm oil is often associated with deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions, but with global demand for vegetable oil growing, it could be a sustainable solution. Cultivating palm oil brings a high yield, with relatively little disruption to indigenous species compared to other oil crops such as rapeseed and soy.

Will Malaysia adapt its palm oil industry by 2025?

Image: UNSPLASH/Traworld Official Sabah state in Malaysia is working to adapt its palm oil industry, ensuring all growers are sustainable producers by 2025. Whilst the palm oil industry has brought jobs to nearly 4.5 million people in Indonesia and Malaysia, it has also caused mass deforestation.

Does palm oil trade affect ecosystem services?

The direct (socio-economic) and indirect (through ecosystem services) impacts of palm oil trade were reviewed using peer-reviewed literature and the Environmental Justice Atlas (EJA). Our results show that most of the 57 case studies were conducted in Indonesia and Malaysia where 85% of global production of palm oil occurs.

Which palm oil producers are promoting sustainable production & transitioning to net-zero emissions?

To address these concerns, the leading palm oil producers, Indonesia and Malaysia, are actively promoting sustainable palm oil production and transitioning to net-zero emissions. Among other oil crops, such as soybean, rapeseed, and sunflower, palm has the most sustainable standards.