Democratic Republic of Congo olive oil the palm beach post

Sustainable development of the palm oil sector

  • Democratic Republic of Congo olive oil the palm beach post
  • Democratic Republic of Congo olive oil the palm beach post
  • Democratic Republic of Congo olive oil the palm beach post
  • Democratic Republic of Congo olive oil the palm beach post

Congo: The Next Frontier for the Palm Oil Industry

Sustainable development of the palm oil sector in the

'Conflict or Consent?' Chapter 16: Democratic Republic of Congo: Congo

Sustainable development of the palm oil sector

  • Are the Congo Basin's leaders paying attention to oil palm expansion?
  • There are some early signs that the Congo Basin’s leaders are already paying attention to the potential environmental trade-offs of oil palm expansion – like the Marrakesh Declaration, in which seven African governments pledge a shift towards sustainable, low-carbon palm oil production.
  • Are pension funds investing in oil palm plantations in Congo?
  • A new report from the Oakland Institute, a policy think tank, reveals that several well-known pension funds, trusts and endowments are invested in a group of oil palm plantations in the Democratic Republic of Congo accused of environmental and human rights abuses.
  • Are technology-driven intensifications in place in the Congo Basin palm oil sector?
  • Research suggests that technology-driven intensification, are in place (Byerlee et al. 2014). encouraging sustainability in the Congo Basin palm oil sector. development. Success will also rely on active engagement with civil society organizations as well as public and private companies.
  • Is there a demand for palm oil in the DRC?
  • A strong demand for palm oil exists in all the countries around the DRC. In 2019, the demand for palm oil of African countries was 7.31 million metric tons. Against a local production of only 2.79 million tons [ 73 ]. This demand grew at over 6% per year for the period 2010–2019 and is expected to continue to grow at this rate in the coming years.

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