The purpose of this Forest Sustainability Knowledge Hub project is to share news, reports and other content on the latest developments in the field of forest sustainability with stakeholders in the forest risk commodity supply chain, to help stakeholders share, build, research and build capacity to enhance the application of sustainable palm oil certified products and other forest-friendly certified products, and ultimately to promote industry development and reduce "deforestation risk".

This monthly newsletter focuses on China's palm oil option market and Southeast Asia's palm oil export market; excerpts the developments of companies such as Musim Mas, Louis Dreyfus and Unilever, and focuses on palm oil prices, palm oil wastewater and RSPO certification; shows the initiatives of associations and organizations such as CDP, WWF and RSPO to deal with the risk of deforestation.

This monthly newsletter focuses on markets and policies in palm oil producing and consuming countries (Indonesia, India, Malaysia), with excerpts from Nestlé, Adani-Funyoshi, Sime Darby and other companies, showcasing recent procedures and recommendations issued by NGOs such as RSPO and CPOPC, focusing on sustainable palm oil and its investment transition.

This monthly newsletter focuses on the revival plan of small palm oil plantations in Indonesia, shares the experience of FMCG companies in the transition to sustainable palm oil, excerpts from cases of scientific and technological research and corporate cooperation in China's oil palm industry, and showcases the latest developments of NGOs such as RSPO, CPOPC and WWF.

This issue of the monthly newsletter is the first quarterly special issue released in October 2021, which extracts the popular content in issues 01-03. This issue focuses on the markets and policies of palm oil related producing and consuming countries (Indonesia, India, Malaysia), collects the actions of companies such as Musim Mas, Unilever, BASF and Nestle related to sustainable palm oil development, and showcases the activities of NGOs, organizations and associations such as RSPO.

This monthly newsletter features excerpts from COP15 and COP26, focusing on forest conservation, sustainable palm oil, etc., with a spotlight on government and NGO in terms of biodiversity policies and industry trends.

Issue 5 features excerpts from COP26 and the CIIE, focusing on global developments in the field of forest conservation and climate change policy, and on the actions of JBS, Cargill, COFCO and other commodity companies in their commitment to forest conservation.

This monthly newsletter features excerpts from China-SIF, RSPO and the latest policies from various nations and regions, focusing on forest conservation, sustainable palm oil, sustainable supply chain etc., with a spotlight on government and NGO in terms of forest conservation and sustainable supply chain policies and industry trends.

This monthly newsletter features excerpts from the latest policies in various nations and regions including the EU, Indonesia and Thailand, as well as the developments from enterprises such as Ferrero, Moddy’s, Wilmar and IOI corporation, focusing on supply chain, price and sustainability of palm oil, with a spotlight on NGOs like SIF, MPOC and Soppoa, in terms of the palm oil market and addressing the climate change.

This monthly newsletter features excerpts from the latest policies in various nations and regions including Indonesia, India, Vietnam and Malaysia, as well as sharing the developments from enterprises such as Malyan Bank and McDonald’s, focusing on the production and supply of palm oil, with a spotlight on NGOs like MPOC and FAO, in terms of the palm oil market and deforestation.

This monthly newsletter features excerpts from reports on policies related to palm oil exports and prices in both Indonesia and Malaysia. In addition, it selects developments from companies such as Nestle and MP Evans and research from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board, focusing on developments on the supply chain, price, and sustainability of palm oil. Finally, the issue also focuses on the initiatives of NGOs such as MPOC, Greenpeace, and Preferred by Nature in promoting palm oil marketing and addressing deforestation and climate change.

This monthly newsletter features excerpts from Indonesia, Malaysia on policies related to palm oil exports and prices. In addition, it selects developments related to the palm oil supply chain from companies such as Ferrero and Musim Mas. This issue also looks at initiatives by NGOs and research institutions such as reNature and Wild Asia on addressing deforestation.

 

This issue is the No.02 special issue published in April 2022, which extracts the highly concerned contents from the No.07-09 issue of the monthly newsletter. It paid attention to the Indonesian palm oil export policy and the EU's regulation of deforestation and showed the actions of enterprises related to sustainable palm oil development, including McDonald's, Ferriero, Nestle, and Maybank. It also extracted the relevant research and trends of NGOs such as MPOC and Preferred by Nature.

Issue 11 contains extracts of information on palm oil import and export policies and prices in countries including Indonesia, India and Malaysia, and focuses on the achievements of the Ferrero Sustainable Palm Oil Program. This issue also collects forest sector reports from CDP and FAO, as well as the progress of RSPO and ISPO cooperation in Indonesia. In addition, this issue features a new Industry Perspectives section.

Issue 14 includes excerpts from Indonesia and Malaysia on palm oil import and export policies and prices, as well as Johor Corp’s new initiatives in sustainable investment, corruption cases in the palm oil industry and sustainable development of Nigeria's palm oil industry. This issue also excerpted relevant reports of Greenpeace, 6th RSPO China Forum and a new research result found in Riau, the palm oil capital of Indonesia.

Issue 13 includes excerpts from Indonesia and Malaysia on palm oil import and export policies and prices, as well as Chinese companies investing in Malaysia and the IOI's green trade financing. This issue also discusses RAN's investigation of certain palm oil producers, updates on the SMILE program's getting RSPO certification, and offers the RSPO's perspective on sustainable palm oil supply chains.

Issue 12 summarizes information on palm oil import and export policies as well as prices in those producing countries (i.e., Indonesia, India, and Malaysia), and focuses on Unilever's support for palm oil and fossil fuel biotechnology, as well as GAR's efforts toward sustainability. This issue contains information on the sustainable palm oil workshop co-organized by RSPO and CDP, the most recent CDP forestry report, and RSPO and MPOGCF efforts to meet global sustainability demands. Furthermore, this issue provides insight into the Asian trend of sustainable consumption and discusses how to promote sustainable consumption in Asia.

Special issue 03 includes excerpts from India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Nigeria on palm oil import and export policies and prices, as well as Efforts of GAR, Ferrero and Unilever to promote sustainable palm oil, and information about the cooperation between Music Mas and various parties to promote the development of renewable agriculture.

Issue 15 includes excerpts from India, Indonesia and Malaysia on palm oil import and export policies and prices, focuses on questions about the sustainable supply chain of Astra Agro Lestari in Indonesia, the deforestation in the opposite supply chain of Procter & Gamble, and the main conclusions of the Asia-Pacific Palm Oil Market Report 2022.

Issue 16 contains excerpts from India and Malaysia on palm oil import and export policies and prices, while looks at Nestlé and palm oil producers’ sustainability thinking, and Unilever's controversy on its supplier. This issue also contains excerpts from recent developments in labor disputes among certain labor groups, information on sustainability commitments, and developments related to reducing deforestation.

Issue 17 issue contains excerpts from Indonesia and Malaysia on palm oil import and export policies and prices, and looks at Unilever's “Forest Positive” commitments, the deforestation risks faced by investors in the GFANZ, and the plight of palm oil producers in the direction of sustainability. Also in this issue are excerpts from the RSPO's launching Thailand Sustainable Palm Oil Alliance, detailed plans for major food companies associated with COP27, and greenwashing in the sustainability process.

Issue 15 includes excerpts from India, Indonesia and Malaysia on palm oil import and export policies and prices, focuses on questions about the sustainable supply chain of Astra Agro Lestari in Indonesia, the deforestation in the opposite supply chain of Procter & Gamble, and the main conclusions of the Asia-Pacific Palm Oil Market Report 2022.

Issue 15 includes excerpts from India, Indonesia and Malaysia on palm oil import and export policies and prices, focuses on questions about the sustainable supply chain of Astra Agro Lestari in Indonesia, the deforestation in the opposite supply chain of Procter & Gamble, and the main conclusions of the Asia-Pacific Palm Oil Market Report 2022.

Issue 15 includes excerpts from India, Indonesia and Malaysia on palm oil import and export policies and prices, focuses on questions about the sustainable supply chain of Astra Agro Lestari in Indonesia, the deforestation in the opposite supply chain of Procter & Gamble, and the main conclusions of the Asia-Pacific Palm Oil Market Report 2022.

Special issue 04 contains excerpts from India, Indonesia and Malaysia on palm oil import and export policies and prices, and looks at Astra Agro Lestari in Indonesia, the P&G supply chain controversy, and news from the 2022 Asia Pacific Palm Oil Market Report. This issue also reviews Johor Corp’s sustainable investments, the supply chain controversy in the Astra Agro Lestari, Nestle's sustainable production efforts, and Unilever's “Forest Positive” commitments. This issue also features excerpts from NGO disclosures on illegal logging by palm oil companies and labor group developments in labor disputes.

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