ICOPE 2025 : Oil palm agro-ecological transformation: towards climate- and nature-positive agriculture
Oil palm agro-ecological transformation: towards climate- and nature-positive agriculture 12-14 February 2025 | Bali, Indonesia Overview INTRODUCTION Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food, the Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) and WWF Indonesia announce the 7th edition of the International Conference of Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE), taking place in Bali, Indonesia from 12-14 February 2025. Since the last ICOPE in 2018, the environmental impact of palm oil has remained at the top of the agenda for both producer and consumer countries. While governments and the private sector are taking steps to mitigate and adapt to climate change, biodiversity and species decline are also increasingly coming under the microscope. The next stage of agricultural evolution Agriculture is now at the beginning of a new era of evolution. Agroecology approaches are gaining traction, aiming to conserve or regenerate soil health, minimise pollution risk from pesticides and/or fertilisers, maximise habitat diversity in cultivated crops, and restore degraded ecosystems. In addition to developing action plans to reach their net zero carbon goals, corporates will soon have to expand their environmental impact reporting to consider nature related financial risks and opportunities. Agriculture relies on a large list of ecosystem services such as pollination, nutrient release from biomass recycling, or even pest control to remain feasible and profitable. However, combined threats of climate change and biodiversity loss are putting this business model at risk. It is time to recognise, evaluate and quantify the contribution of ecosystem functions to our agricultural activities, identify the drivers and the potential risks they are facing, and develop new models of development. Changing climate threatens the palm oil sector The palm oil sector has faced ‘abnormal’ meteorological conditions every year since the last edition of ICOPE in 2018. More frequent La Niňa and El Niňo weather patterns have brought heavy rains and flooding followed by prolonged dry spells to Southeast Asia, placing growing conditions outside of the ideal range for oil palm cultivation. Meanwhile, heatwaves bringing temperatures above 40oC have dramatically struck countries around the world, from Canada to South America, from northern Europe to South Africa, and from the north of China to Australia. These repeated, extended high heat periods have had a negative impact on many agricultural crops, and sometimes on the health of the farmers themselves. It is timely that the oil palm community and associated players – from scientists, planters, NGOs, governments and the finance community – come together to exchange their experience, problems and solutions. Whether already operational or still at the R&D stage, these initiatives can serve to keep the industry moving towards higher sustainability standards. About ICOPE 2025 The three-day conference will include key notes, scientific and technical sessions covering all aspects of environmental transformation from agronomy to social and financial considerations. This edition of ICOPE will also emphasise the importance of education for the next generation of planters, as well as the need to increase agronomy knowledge of experimented farmers from both smallholdings to large plantations. Sessions will cover the following topics: Towards net zero emissions Biodiversity: towards zero losses in plantations; managing conservation areas Agro-Ecological transformation of oil palm cultivation: Soil health and Nature-based solutions Carbon farming, conservative agriculture, regenerative agriculture Intercropping, Agroforestry Ecosystem Restoration of degraded ecosystems Nature-related financial risk and opportunity Navigating to meet EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) Smallholders New technologies Who Will Attend Palm oil growers, millers and traders Research organisations and universities NGOs involved in environmental and social issues Government agencies and institutions Call for Papers Papers are invited for oral or poster presentation at the conference. Contributors are requested to submit an abstract of no longerthan 500 words typed in single spacing using size 12 Times New Roman font. Please note the following deadlines: Abstracts submission : 15 Dec 2024 (Closed) Accepted papers : 25 Dec 2024 (Closed) Full papers submission : 15 Jan 2025 (Closed) Abstracts and full manuscripts should be submitted by email: publication@icope-series.com Exhibition and Sponsorship This conference will also allow companies or organisations to present their latest products or services related to palm oil and the environment. Attractive sponsorship packages are available to prospective sponsors with interest in promoting their business or causes to more than 400 high-level participants, including business executives, government officials, experts and academics. For further information, please contact: Secretariat of ICOPE 2025 Refer to the ICOPE official website, www.icope-series.com Mrs Laura Hutagalung Uptown Building, 3rd Floor Jalan Timor no.16 Jakarta 10350 Indonesia Email : secretariat@icope-series.com Phone: +6221 50338899 Ext 2307 Agenda DAY ONE: THE DAY OF COMMITMENT Wednesday, 12 February 2025 07.00-08.15 Rgistration Opening Ceremony 08.15-10.00 Technical Remark and Presenting ICOPE 2025 by Chairman of Organizing Committee ICOPE 2025-Jean Pierre Caliman Welcome Remarks-CEO of WWF Indonesia–Aditya Bayunanda Welcome Remarks-Director of South East Asia CIRAD-Jean Marc Roda Welcome Remarks-Chairman and CEO of GAR-Franky O. Widjaja Keynote Speech by Deputy Minister of Agriculture-Sudaryono Opening Speech by Coordinating Minister of Food-Zulkifli Hasan 10.00-10.25 Coffee Break & Networking & Exhibition & Poster Session SESSION 1: General lectures about Agro-ecology; Ecosystem services; Soil health 10.25-12.00 General Lectures: 1. Agroecology: the future of agriculture Lynn Dicks, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom 2. Ecosystem services Ed Turner, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom 3. Soil health Tbc Q & A 12.00-13.00 Lunch Break & Exhibition Visit SESSION 2: Climate and climate change 13.00-14.00 1. Climate: past, current, future Agus Santoso, CLIVAR (China); Climate Change Research Centre-CSIRO (Australia), China 2. Impact of climate change scenarii Bram Hadiwijaya, SMART Research institute, Indonesia Q & A SESSION 3: The industry commitments: climate (GHG)- and nature (biodiversity, ecosystem services)-positive agriculture EUDR compliance 14.00-15.30 1. Smallholders exclusion from market-based sustainability governance: is it happening and how do we study it? Charlotte Sedlock, University of Michigan, USA 2. South America-Colombian Net-zero carbon emission Alexander Cooman, Cenipalma, Colombia 3. Malaysia Rashyid Redza Anwarudin, SD Guthrie, Malaysia 4. Indonesia Anita Neville, Golden Agri-Resources, Indonesia Q & A 15.30-16.00 Coffee Break & Exhibition Visit SESSION 4: Education 16.00-17.30 1. Education of farmers LPP-AGRO, Indonesia 2. Education of assistant and managers A.Rival, CIRAD,
Optimising Oil Palm Lifescape for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Optimising Oil Palm Lifescape for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services 15-17 April 2020 , Anvaya Beach Resort, Kuta-Bali, Indonesia Overview INTRODUCTION The 7th event of ICOPE, the International Conference on Oil Palm and the Environment is scheduled to take place from 15th to 17th April 2020 in Bali-Indonesia with the theme: Optimising the Oil Palm Lifescape for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. Alarming reports of the global decline in biodiversity and degradation of ecosystems health, functions and services are making headlines in the news and social media today. Such environmental issues have captured the interest and attention of the public and are currently dominating the agenda of international institutions, international governmental forums, international and national events, as well as the scientific community and civil societies around the world. With climate change and its impacts, tragic at times, becoming more obvious and encompassing all aspects of our daily lives, the future generations seek answers from our leaders that our planet and people are safe and not heading towards a catastrophic future. We acknowledge that the consequences of climate change and ecosystem health would also impact oil palm performance and the future of the industry built on this versatile and highly productive plant. The development of pests and diseases, the capacity to reach and maintain the potential production of the palms, the capacity for developing novel and highly productive planting materials, are all inter-related and dependent on the good health of the oil palm agro-system, from the soil to the atmosphere, as well as the good functioning of ecosystems surrounding plantations. The frequency and intensity of extreme climate events are already affecting the performance of the crop and the situation is not expected to improve if no immediate corrective actions are implemented. All is not doom and gloom for oil palm. The conservation of High Conservation Value and High Carbon Stock areas, implementation of integrated pest management and conservation of soil properties, are all increasingly adopted as part of responsible palm oil development. Research is being pursued including acquiring new knowledge of the ecosystem functions and services in oil palm plantations. There are still innovations to be tested, such as formulating complex oil palm agro-system by adopting new practices and plantation designs. Since its inception in 2007, ICOPE has brought together the civil and professional societies, governments, institutions, academics and researchers around a common platform. ICOPE 2020 aims to prepare the oil palm industry for the next decade, in line with the United Nations’ objective to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. ICOPE 2020 ambition is to identify ways in which the sector can positively contribute to the UN Decade of Ecosystems Restoration, to the new pro-nature objectives expected to be agreed at the 2020 COP15 of the IPCC on Biodiversity for the next decade and the 2020 IUCN World Conservation Congress, while considering the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture implementation. ICOPE 2020 will include sessions of : Mapping the global effort of the oil palm industry for biodiversity protection. Highlighting the future role of oil palm companies to conserve and promote biodiversity Addressing the various roles played by local, regional and national governments,local communities and civil society in advocating for and actually conserving biodiversity. Presenting the role of science to evaluate the benefits of biodiversity in certification (ISCC, ISPO, MSPO, RSPO, and others). Debating the impact of EU and other consumer countries initiatives(the positive and negative consequences, and the possible side effects). Sharing knowledge of ecosystem services in oil palm plantation: identification, measurement, conservation, enhancement, and restoration. Disseminating experience of good agricultural practices toward the ecological intensification of oil palm cultivation while giving recognition to the genetic adaptability of oil palm and the importance of agro-ecological principles. Two ways to get involved in ICOPE 2020: 1. CALL FOR PAPERS Papers are invited for oral or poster presentations at the conference.Contributors are requested to submit an extended abstract(*). Please send your abstract to publication@icope-series.com Several posters will be selected and proposed for pitch presentation to support technical presentations. Please note the following dates : Abstract submission(*) start : 15 Dec 2019 Abstract submission(*) start extended until : 25 Jan 2020 Announcement of paper acceptance : 01 Feb 2020 Full paper submission deadline : 01 Mar 2020 (*): we expect extended abstracts with inclusion of objectives, approach and methods, result and conclusion, to be 1 to 2 pages length.Abstract should be typed in single space using Microsoft Word with size 12 Times New Roman. 2. EXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIP Companies or organisations wanting to promote their latest products or services related to palm oil and the environment are welcome to showcase to an expected audience of 400 high-level participants, including business executives, government officials, experts and academia, and professionals. Attractive sponsorship package are available. Click link below to download 2nd announcement ICOPE 2020 [download] For more information, contact: Secretariat of ICOPE 2020Ms. Nazlya Syahputri Phone: +(62) 888 136 7393Email:secretariat@icope-series.com and registration@icope-series Agenda Sponsor & Exhibition SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION In line with major concerns reported in the media around the world regarding the situation of biodiversity in all ecosystems, with a dramatic decline of fauna and flora diversity described in most scientific studies, ICOPE 2020 will focus on how the oil palm industry can contribute to restoring ecosystem the crop is integrated in. Presentations and debates will show how best oil palm development and agricultural practices can at the same time conserve and protect this important biodiversity while maintaining a good level of life in the oil palm landscape, although improving its productivity. it is most important that the whole stakeholders of the oil palm industry contributes to this exiting objectives and support all iniatives takes towards this objective. Being a sponsor at ICOPE 2020 proves the entire community the commitment of your company to participate to the success in achieving this goal. ICOPE 2020 aspiration is to identify ways in which the sector can positively contribute to the UN Decade of Ecosystems Restoration, to the new pro-nature objectives expected to be agreed at the 2020 COP15 of
Embracing Sustainable Palm Oil: Solutions for Local Production and Global Change
Embracing Sustainable Palm Oil: Solutions for Local Production and Global Change 25-27 April 2018 | Bali, Indonesia Overview INTRODUCTION Since its inception in 2007, ICOPE (International Conference on Oil Palm and the Environment), has established itself as a unique platform where all stakeholders i.e. planters, NGOs, government officers, researchers and academics, finance officers, gather together to review their roles in the transformation of the palm oil industry towards environment friendly production and consumption of palm oil. The biennial ICOPE has also ensured that stakeholders in producing and consuming countries are being regularly and continually updated on the developments in the sustainable production and consumption of palm oil. ICOPE is the most suitable forum for stakeholders to share solutions and experience, highlight issues and enhance actions towards these goals. During the last 10 years significant efforts have been implemented by the key actors of the industry: RSPO’s commitment as evidenced by its development of continually improving standards for sustainable palm oil through its principles and criteria. 2. Companies around the world have taken steps to be more environmental friendly e.g. initiating zero deforestation and low carbon footprint and not only changing their own field practices, but also encouraging other members of the industry to implement similar best practices, while assisting smallholders towards a similar route. Private and public research centers, as well as universities are intensively working to define the criteria for ecological intensification of oil palm cultivation and its integration in the landscape. Alternatives for substitution of controversial pesticides, increasing production potential of planting material as an alternative to deforestation, and promoting ecological services that are not only at the base of best practices but also contributing to reduction in production costs are being investigated. However recent reports and decisions of palm oil consuming countries show that these efforts from the industry and all those involved in making palm oil more sustainable are not being fully recognized such that the consuming countries tend to ask excessive standard of sustainability. ICOPE 2018 will again provide us with opportunities to learn and share views on what and how to implement locally, confirm new best practices towards a high productivity of both large and small plantations, while reaching high level of sustainability at a global landscape level. ICOPE 2018 will include presentations, discussions and debates in these proposed sessions: Contribution of oil palm to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal in tropical countries (large plantation & smallholders): Views from South East Asia, Africa and South America. Reaching a global consensus on sustainability standard while EU, individual countries, and several NGOs request for more than the standards proposed by RSPO, ISPO, ISCC and MSPO. Landscape integration of large and small plantations; Ecosystem functions restoration, ecosystem services in oil palm cultivation. Carbon footprint and water footprint: What improvements expected. Contribution of technologies such as drone, smart systems and artificial intelligence to reach higher level of sustainability with respect to production and conservation. OBJECTIVES To highlight environmental issues, discuss solutions, and share experiences in order to identify pragmatic and scientifically tested solutions that can be put into practice to benefit the environment and the industry. LECTURES General Lectures on key topics General Lectures will be held during the conference. The lectures will cover the key topics and will be delivered by reputable scientists or members of leading institutions. Technical Session Presentations and discussions of the key topics will be conducted in the Technical Sessions, with various papers presented by stakeholders such as Research Institutes, Palm Oil Growers and Millers, Government Agencies, Banks and NGOs. While the oral presentations and discussions will focus on climate change mitigation and adaptation, we also welcome proposals for poster sessions related to other aspects of palm oil production and the environment, for e.g. biodiversity and pollution risk & control. WHO WILL ATTEND Palm oil Growers, Millers and Traders Research organizations and Universities NGOs involved in environmental and social issues Government agencies and Institutions CALL FOR PAPERS Papers are invited for oral or poster presentation at the conference. Contributors are requested to submit a one abstract typed in single space using Microsoft Word with size 12 Times New Roman. Please note the following deadlines: Abstract submission : 31 December 2017 Announcement of paper acceptance : 14 January 2018 Full paper submission : 31 January 2018 Abstracts and full manuscripts should be submitted by Email to: publication@icope-series.com EXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIP This conference will also facilitate company or organization who would like to expose their latestproducts or services related to palm oil and environment. Attractive sponsorship packages areavailable to prospective sponsors with interest in promoting their business or causes to more than 400 high-level participants, including business executives, government officials, experts and academia, and professionals. For information: Please kindly refer to ICOPE of official website, https://www.icope-series.com or contact the Secretariat of ICOPE 2018: Click link below to download final announcement ICOPE 2018 (.pdf) [download] For further information, please contact:Secretariat of ICOPE 2018Mr. Dion Sitepu Phone: +(62) 8811 234 042Sinarmas Land Plaza, Tower II, 4th FloorJalan MH Thamrin no. 51 Jakarta 10350, IndonesiaEmail: secretariat@icope-series.com Agenda CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Wednesday, 25th April 2018 07.00 – 08:45 Registration 08.45 – 11.30 Opening Ceremony Welcoming remarks by Chairman of the Organizing Committee Remarks by CEO of WWF Indonesia Remarks by Director of CIRAD Remarks by Chairman and CEO of GAR Opening Speech by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia 11.00 – 13.00 Exhibition Visit / Lunch Break 13.00 – 14.30 Session 1. General Lectures Moderator: Agus Purnomo, GAR, Managing Director Sustainability and Strategic Stakeholder Engagement, Indonesia Green commodity programme(Pascale Bonzom, UNDP, Panama) The state of sustainable markets Show | Download abstract(Gregory Sampson, ITC, Switzerland) Q&A 14.30 – 16.00 Session 2. The role of oil palm in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Moderator: Yu-Leng Khor, Singapore The potential role of oil palm in achieving the UN-SDG objectives in the world(Dato Makhdzir Mardan, CPOPC, Malaysia) The role and contribution of oil palm in achieving the UN SDGs in Indonesia(Nina Sardjunani, Secretariat SDGs Indonesia, BAPPENAS, Indonesia) (*) Oil palm development in Nigeria and its environmental issues Show | Download abstract(Henry OlatujoyeGbenga, National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria, Nigeria) Q&A 16.00 – 16.20
Sustainable Palm Oil and Climate Change: The Way Forward Through Mitigation and Adaptation
Sustainable Palm Oil and Climate Change: The Way Forward Through Mitigation and Adaptation 16-18 March 2016 | Bali, Indonesia Overview INTRODUCTION Extreme weather events and anomalies are occurring more frequently even as the world prepares for COP21 in Paris, France, which aims to reach consensus on fixing targets for GHG emission reduction. This is a grim reminder of the urgency for us to address and tackle climate change. The growing number of large companies, including those within the agro-industry, farmers and other stakeholders announcing new commitments in adopting sustainable practices to lower their carbon footprint is encouraging and gives us hope for the future. Climate change is a reality Although agriculture has a relatively lower energy consumption compared to other industries, its contribution to GHG emission is significant, and forms around 25% of global emissions. These arise mainly from land use change, fertiliser utilization and waste production. However, the practice of agriculture which has the capacity to fix carbon in the biomass and in the soil, is also recognized as the only human activity that can play a positive role in mitigating climate change. It is expected that COP21 will recognize this important capacity of agriculture to contribute to climate change mitigation. We want to drive efforts in making the palm oil industry a leader in climate change mitigation in the tropical agricultural sector. Leveraging on the success of ICOPE 2014, which recognized the potential of the palm oil sector to become a model for tomorrow’s sustainable agriculture, ICOPE 2016 will focus on the potential of the palm oil industry to mitigate as well as adapt to climate change. ICOPE 2014 saw the attendance of more than 450 participants from 20 countries. ICOPE 2016 is once again inviting concerned stakeholders, including scientists and practitioners, NGOs and government institutions, small farmers and the agro-industry, to come together to deliberate on potential and practical options in mitigating and adapting to climate change. ICOPE 2016 will include presentations, discussions and debates on the following key topics: How to reduce emissions from new development of oil palm vis-a-vis the High Carbon Stock (HCS) approach in forest conservation policies. The challenges facing smallholders and local populations. How to reduce emissions in oil palm cultivation, with a special focus on fertiliser management. How to reduce emissions from fruit processing, looking at the energy profile of mills, methane capture development and regulations. How to increase carbon fixation in the oil palm agro-system with particular emphasis on soil carbon fixation and the huge potential of palm oil biomass production. A special session to better understand how palm oil will benefit from the development of second-generation biofuel. How oil palm can adapt to climate change in order to maintain its superior productivity. A panel discussion about slash and burn issues will be held as part of ICOPE 2016. There will be also General Lectures, Technical Lectures and Posters presentations from reputable scientists. Among them are: A. Santoso – UNSW-ARCCSS-CSIRO, Australia M. EDDY – CIRAD, France R.H.V. Corley – United Kingdom Jos Ignacio Sanz Scovino – CENIPALMA, Colombia L. Nodichao – INRAB, Benin F. Stolle – WRI, USA C. Stewart – OLAM, Gabon OBJECTIVES ICOPE remains the major forum in which to highlight environmental issues and share experiences in order to identify solutions that will benefit the environment and the industry. More than ever, ICOPE 2016 aims to be the platform for innovation and where scientific approaches lead to viable alternatives that can be put into practice. LECTURES General Lectures on key topics General Lectures will be held during the conference. The lectures will cover the key topics and will be delivered by reputable scientists or members of leading institutions. Technical Session Presentations and discussions of the key topics will be conducted in the Technical Sessions, with various papers presented by stakeholders such as Research Institutes, Palm Oil Growers and Millers, Government Agencies, Banks and NGOs.While the oral presentations and discussions will focus on climate change mitigation and adaptation, we also welcome proposals for poster sessions related to other aspects of palm oil production and the environment, for e.g. biodiversity and pollution risk & control. WHO WILL ATTEND Palm oil Growers, Millers and Traders Research organizations and Universities NGOs involved in environmental and social issues Government agencies and Institutions CALL FOR PAPERS Papers are invited for oral or poster presentation at the conference. Contributors are requested to submit an abstract typed in single space using Microsoft Word with size 12 Times New Roman.Please note the following deadlines: Abstract submission : 30 Oct 2015 Announcement of paper acceptance : 30 Nov 2015 Full paper submission : 31 Jan 2016 Abstracts and full manuscripts should be submitted by Email to:publication@icope-series.comAttn. Mr. Yong Yit Yuan Click link below to download conclusions ICOPE 2016 (.pdf)[download] Agenda CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Wednesday, 16 March 2016 —— 08.45 – 10.40 Opening Ceremony Welcome by OCJP. Caliman. PT Smart Tbk (Indonesia) Keynote SpeechChairman and CEO of GAR. Franky O. Widjaja (Indonesia)WWF Indonesia. Alex Rusli (Indonesia)DG CIRAD. Michel Eddi (France)Chairman of Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia). Rosan Perkasa Roeslani (Indonesia) Opening SpeechCoordinating Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. Darmin Nasution 10.40 – 11.10 Coffee Break/ Exhibition Visit 11.10 – 12.10 Session 1: Panel Discussion Palm Oil and Environment: An International InterestModerator: Michel Eddi. DG CIRAD (France) Ambassador of Norway for Indonesia.Stig I. Traavik (Norway) Deputy Minister for Maritime Sovereignty, Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Resources.Arif H. Oegroseno (Indonesia) FAO Country DirectorMark Smulders (United Nations) Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Pakistan for Indonesia.Syed Zahid Raza (Pakistan) Q&A 12.10 – 13.10 Lunch Break 13.10 – 15.00 Session 2: General Lecturers Climate Change and Agriculture Moderator: Chew Fook Tim, National University of Singapore (Singapore) COP21 – Impact for agriculture commodity chainsY. Laurans. IDDRI (France) El Nino: dynamics, impacts, and future projectionsA. Santoso. ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate System Science, UNSW Climate Change Research Centre, CSIRO (Australia) Climate change: what does it mean for oil palm?R.H.V. Corley (United Kingdom) Q&A 15.00 – 15.30 Coffee Break/Poster Session/Exhibition Visit 15.30 – 17.30 Session
Oil Palm Cultivation: Becoming a Model for Tomorrow’s Sustainable Agriculture
Oil Palm Cultivation: Becoming a Model for Tomorrow’s Sustainable Agriculture 12-14 February 2014 | The Stones Hotel, Bali, Indonesia Overview INTRODUCTION Producing more food on less land in order to reduce the pressure on deforestation and biodiversity losses, avoiding carbon emission due to land use change while developing new agricultural projects, capturing more carbon in biomass and soils, using agricultural practices with low environmental impacts while optimizing the use of ecological services for achieving high yield, and integrating and supporting smallholders schemes in development projects are some of the characteristics that the society would request to be fulfilled in new models for tomorrow’s sustainable agricultural development. These are also some of the characteristics that have been associated with oil palm during its development in the past decades. ICOPE 2014, the 4th emblematic international conference dedicated to the oil palm and the environment would be jointly organized by PT. SMART Tbk. Indonesia, WWF Indonesia and Cirad France in Bali next February 12th to 14th, 2014. The main objective of this unique event is to demonstrate how the oil palm industry is developing towards becoming a model for tomorrow’s sustainable agriculture. Oil Palm as a Model for Sustainable Agriculture: Is it Feasible ? This oil palm crop ensures high value of the farmers’ land; it has the highest oil production per hectare among other oil bearing crops. Additionally, it produces enormous amount of biomass thus capturing large amount of carbon that could be partially stored in the soil. The genetic makeup of this plant still shows significant potential for improvement in terms of yield, resistance to diseases and both biotic and abiotic stresses. New commitments and policies made by both governments and plantation companies on deforestation are gearing the plantation industry towards zero deforestation. This would consequently lower the level of biodiversity losses and amount of carbon emissions. Field and mill best practices are also moving towards zero emission targets. The industry, as a whole, from smallholders to large plantation companies, is increasingly aware of the services provided by the ecosystem for the benefit of oil palm cultivation; this would pave the way for the ecological intensification of oil palm cultivation. Oil palm agro-systems are complex and could coexist with the biodiversity. These developments have also resulted in the increasing amount of certified sustainable palm oil being produced. All these arguments lend support for oil palm to become an exemplary model for future sustainable agricultural development. The 4th ICOPE conference would be a forum for, not only sharing experience and achievements with respect to oil palm and the environment, but also for highlighting remaining issues, challenges and solutions for growers, NGOs, local communities, traders and consumers. The specific objective is to discuss and debate how oil palm cultivation is becoming a model for tomorrow’s sustainable agriculture that encompasses the short, medium and long term visions. Experience from other crops would be shared. Issues faced by a multiple certification systems (RSPO, ISPO, ISCC, MSPO and others) would also be addressed. Difficulties for local communities to determine their own future i.e. to grow or not to grow oil palm on their land in the light of new environmental standards and pressures would be deliberated. OBJECTIVES : To highlight environment issues, share experiences and identify solutions and resources for the benefit of the environment and the palm oil industry itself. KEY TOPICS : Deforestation:How to reach a zero deforestation development. Contribution of yield improvement to global sustainability. GHG: How to reach a zero emission palm oil production Biodiversity: How to manage conserved area; how to enhance biodiversity within plantation as a source of ecosystem services for the benefit of oil palm cultivation. Smallholders: How to create a sustainable oil palm development for local communities. LECTURES There will be papers presented in General Lectures, Technical Sessions, and Posters from reputable scientists from high ranking institutions and organizations. Among them are: Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and Development (IAARD) Indonesia Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) Commision, Indonesia CENIPALMA, Colombia ANADER, Ivory Coast University of Cambridge, UK MPOB, Malaysia James Cook University, Australia Tropica Peat Research Laboratory, Malaysia University of Oxford, UK University of California-Berkeley, USA The Forest Trust (TFT), Switzerland PT REA Kaltim Plantations, Indonesia Palmar del Rio-Epacem, Ecuador WHO WILL ATTEND : Oil palm Planters, Millers, Traders, etc Research Organizations and Universities NGOs involved in environmental and social issues Government Agencies, Institutions, etc EXHIBITION A palm oil exhibition will be accompanying the conference to provide opportunities for participants to view and discuss the equipment, technology and products related to palm oil industry as well as to provide networking opportunities for buyers and sellers. For detail information, enquiry or registration, please contact by email to: registration@icope-series.comattn. Mr.Suma Nugraha,Phone: +62 21 3181212 For further information, please contact:Secretariat of ICOPE 2014: Maharti Ph: +(62) 856 7402 778 or Yamashita Ph: +(62) 821 1126 9822Sinar Mas Land Plaza, Tower II, 4 th Floor. Jalan MH. Thamrin no.51, Jakarta 10350 – IndonesiaEmail: secretariat@icope-series.comPhone : +(62) 21 3181 212Phone : +(62) 21 3181 224Fax: +(62) 21 3181 315 Acknowledge by : Click link below to download conclusions ICOPE 2014 (.pdf)[download] Agenda CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Tuesday, 11 February 2014—— 14.00 – 18.00 Early Registration Wednesday, 12 February 2014—— 07.00 Registration 08.45 – 10.30 Opening Ceremony Welcoming Remarks by Organizers Keynote Speech by Vice-Chairman for Agribusiness and Food, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia) Keynote Speech by Minister of Environment of The Republic of Indonesia Keynote Speech by Minister of Forestry of The Republic of The Indonesia Opening Speech by Minister of Agriculture of The Republic of Indonesia 10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break/ Poster Presentation/ Exhibition Visit 11.00 – 13.00 Panel Discussion: What model for tomorrow’s sustainable agriculture. Lecturer: P. Caron, CIRAD – France Haryono, IAARD – Indonesia D. Dharsono, PT SMART Tbk. – Indonesia J. I. S. Scovino, CENIPALMA – Colombia W. Foster, University of Cambridge – United Kingdom K. Brou, ANADER – Ivory Coast Erfansyah, WWF – Indonesia* Moderator: M.R. Chandran – Malaysia Q&A 13.00 – 14.00 Lunch break/ Poster Presentation/Exhibition Visit 14.00 – 14.45 Session 1: Deforestation and Conservation High Carbon Stock forest identification and mapping-Golden Agri-Resources,Green
Conserving Forests, Expanding Sustainable Palm Oil Production
Conserving Forests, Expanding Sustainable Palm Oil Production 22-24 February 2012 | Grand Hyatt Hotel, Nusa Dua Bali, Indonesia Overview INTRODUCTION The 3rd International Conference on Oil Palm and the Environment (ICOPE) organized by PT. Smart Tbk. Indonesia, WWF Indonesia, and Cirad France, the three emblematic organizers of ICOPE, will be held on 22-23-24 February 2012 in Bali-Indonesia. Since the first and second conferences held in 2007 and 2010 respectively, ICOPE has gained international recognition as a unique and valuable platform for experts to network and share best practices and solutions compatible with both palm oil production and environmental preservation. The 2nd ICOPE (2010) saw more than 400 leading scientists and practitioners from 15 countries participate in the three day conference. Since then, several key initiatives at various scales by plantation companies, national and international Institutions have been announced and implemented. Among them, Indonesia has signed a moratorium on deforestation, arising from the bilateral financial agreement with Norway. The ministry of Agriculture in Indonesia has formalized its ISPO (Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil) system that aims to shape the industry towards sustainability on a mandatory basis. Several plantation companies are making significant efforts for forest conservation, especially those associated with High Carbon Stock and High Conservation Value. While RSPO certification is progressing, few examples of REDD+ have been mentioned in relation to oil palm development projects. Meanwhile the palm oil momentum is encouraged by the good prospects of the market in relation to increasing demand and consumption. Issues, solutions, existing tools and possible field practices need to be identified and addressed to make forest conservation compatible with the global palm oil momentum. How to define, identify and manage High Carbon stock forest ? How to promote and manage biodiversity within plantations for the benefit of both the planters and the environment ? What best practices to reduce GHG emissions ? One key to the solution rests on the smallholders who own around 60% of oil palm area in the world. Yield records show extreme performances among them; this depending on the degree of access to extension services and planting material. How can the smallholders contribute to this green agenda ? What are the practical solutions ? The objective of the conference, i.e. to share experience and solution between the various stakeholders, is therefore most appropriate and timely as we move forward to make the oil palm industry one of the green components of agriculture. OBJECTIVES To highlight environmental issues, sharing experience on possible solutions and resources not only for the benefit of the environment, but also for the industry itself. KEYNOTES SPEECH BY: Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia Minister for the Environment of the Republic of Indonesia KEY TOPICS: High carbon stock forest : definition, identification & measurement, conservation and management. Enhancing bio diversity : increasing bio diversity within and around plantations and monitoring management practices. Contribution of ecological services to green intensification :pollination,IPM,nutrient cycling,prevention of pollution,etc. GHG emission : understanding best practices for reducing emissions. + Responding to EPA (US)’S NODA Smallholders and ecological intensification OPENING CEREMONY Opening Speech & Opening by Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, Keynotes speech by Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia and Keynotes speech by Minister for the Environment of the Republic of Indonesia. LECTURES There will be papers in General Lectures, Technical Sessions and Posters from reputable scientists from high ranking institutions and Organizations. Among them: Shinta Widjaja Kamdani – Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indonesia Carl Traeholt – Copenhagen Zoo, Denmark Hans R Herren – President Millenium Institute, Switzerland Jatna Suprijatna – Research Center for Climate Change of University of Indonesia K.Ilangovan – Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA), Malaysia Edgar Turner – Cambridge University, UK Jake L.Snaddon – University of Oxford, UK Philippe Girardin – France Dodik R.Nurochmat – Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia Rosediana Soeharto – KMSI, Indonesia Tan Yew Al – MPOB, Malaysia Paul L.Nelson – James Cook University, Australia Kristell Hergoualc’h – CIFOR, Indonesia John Garcia – ETH Zurich, Switzerland Bandung Sahari – Astra Agro Lestari, Indonesia Paul Koona – IRAD, Republic of Cameroon Barakalla – PT.Bisma Dharma Kencana, Indonesia Janice Ser Huay Lee – ETH Zurich, Switzerland Teguh Waryono – APKASINDO, Indonesia Neil Douglas Fuller – Agrinos, Indonesia Murom Banabas – Papua New Guinea Oil Palm Research Association Inc, Papua New Guinea M.Zrust – The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), UK Perry Mandeville – PT.Earthline, Indonesia WHO WILL ATTEND: Oil palm planters, millers, traders, etc Research Organizations and Universities NGOs involved in Environmental issues Government Agencies EXHIBITION A palm oil exhibition will be accompanying the conference to provide opportunities for participants to view and discuss the equipment, technology and products related to palm oil industry as well as to provide networking opportunities for buyers and sellers. For detail information, enquiry or registration, please contact by email to: registration@icope-series.comattn. Mr.Suma Nugraha,Phone: +62 21 3181212 For further information, please contact:Secretariat of ICOPE 2014: Maharti Ph: +(62) 856 7402 778 or Yamashita Ph: +(62) 821 1126 9822Sinar Mas Land Plaza, Tower II, 4 th Floor. Jalan MH. Thamrin no.51, Jakarta 10350 – IndonesiaEmail: secretariat@icope-series.comPhone : +(62) 21 3181 212Phone : +(62) 21 3181 224Fax: +(62) 21 3181 315 Acknowledge by : Education Partner Business Partner Media Partner Click link below to download conclusions ICOPE 2012 (.pdf)[download] Agenda Tuesday, 21 February 2012—– 14.00 – 18.00 Early Registration Wednesday, 22 February 2012—– 07.00 – 16.00 Registration 08.45 – 10.15 Opening Ceremony (90′) Welcoming Remarks by Chairman of Steering Committee Opening Speech by Minister of Agriculture of The Republic of Indonesia Keynote Speech by Minister of Forest of The Republic of Indonesia Keynote Speech by Minister for the Environment of The Republic of Indonesia 10.15 – 10.35 Coffee Break/Poster Presentation/Exhibition Visit (20′) 10.35 – 12.05 Introductory Lecture – General Papers 1,2,3 (90′) Lectures: Sustainability Agenda in EUColin Crooks, Dep. Head of Mission (EU Embassy) (15′) Prospect for Green Business needs Incentives PolicyShinta Widjaja
Measurement and Mitigation of Environmental Impact of Palm Oil Production
Measurement and Mitigation of Environmental Impact of Palm Oil Production 23-25 February 2010 | The Stones Hotel, Bali, Indonesia Overview INTRODUCTION The first International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) was held in November 2007 in Bali, Indonesia. It was a unique forum for scientist of various diciplines, practitioners, institutions and NGOs to come together and deliberate on current and future issues relating to oil palm and the environment. Feedback from participants, which numbered more than 400 and representing 16 countries, suggested that the conference was an overwhelming success; suggestions to further improve the effectiveness of future ICOPE conferences were duly noted. Since then, the first certified sustainable palm oil produced in conformance to the RSPO Principles and Criteria has been announced and released to the market. Traders and buyers are excited and clamoring for higher quantity of such certified sustainable oil. Meanwhile, despite the significant improvement observed in the field (HCV identification has become a reality, best practices are implemented by an increasing number of companies, etc), environmental concerns are still taking centre stage. Increasing number f consumers, NGOs and are calling for a moratorium on primary forest and peat areas. It is most encouraging and reassuring to note that Ecological Intensification of oil palm cultivacation is now an integral part and important priority for most private and national research centers; the main objective is to increase the productivity of oil palm based not only on per unit area but also on per unit carbon contribution. More green practices are needed in the oil palm industry. Based on the success of the first ICOPE conference, the three organizers, PT. SMART Tbk Indonesia, WWF Indonesia, and CIRAD France, have decided to organize the second ICOPE in February 2010. Re-enforcing the objectives of the first conference, ICOPE 2010 will address the issues of Green House Gas Balance, biodiversity, environmental impact assesment, and the capacity of the industry to improve productivity through an ecological intensification of cultivation practices in both big plantations and smallholdings. OBJECTIVES To highlight environmental issues, sharing experience on possible solutions and resources not only for the benefit of the environment, but also for the industry itself. KEY TOPICS Oil palm and climate change (the carbon balance and carbon footprint of palm oil production for food and energy utilization) Oil palm and biodiversity (deforestation issue) Measurement of environmental impact of oil palm plantations (agro-environmental indicator, etc) Ecological intensification of oil palm plantation Smallholders and the environment WHO WILL ATTEND Oil palm planters, millers, traders, etc Research Organizations and Universities NGOs involved in Environmental issues Government Agencies CALL FOR PAPERS papers are invited for oral or poster presentation at the conference. Authors are requested to sumit an abstract typed in single space using Microsoft Word with size 12 Times New Roman. Please note the following deadlines: Abstract submission: 30 Sep 2009 Announcement of paper acceptance: 31 Oct 2009 Full paper submission: 31 Dec 2009 Abstracts and full manuscripts should be submitted by email:publication@icope-series.com For further information, please contact:Secretariat of ICOPE 2010: Sinar Mas Land Plaza, Tower II, 4 th Floor. Jalan MH. Thamrin no.51, Jakarta 10350 – IndonesiaEmail: secretariat@icope-series.comPhone : +(62) 21 3181 212Phone : +(62) 21 3181 224Fax: +(62) 21 3181 315 Click link below to download conclusions ICOPE 2010 (.pdf)[download] Agenda CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Monday, 22 February 2010—– 15.00 Early Registration Tuesday, 23 February 2010—– 08.00 Registration 09.00 Opening Ceremony Welcoming Remarks by Chairman of Organizing Committee Opening Speech by Minister of Agriculture, Republic of Indonesia Keynote Speech by Minister of Environment, Republic of Indonesia 10.00 Coffee Break/Poster Presentation/Exhibition Visit 10.30 Issues Update Climate Change & Copenhagen Accord – Amanda Katili, Indonesia Moderator: Daniel Rembeth – JAKARTA POST, Indonesia 11.00 Panel Discussion Key topic 1: Oil Palm and Climate Change Panelist: Masnellyarti Hilman – Ministry for the Environment, Indonesia Gatot Irianto – IAARD, Indonesia Hadi S. Alikodra – Indonesia Etienne Hainzelin – CIRAD, France Derom Bangun – IPOB, Indonesia Jan Kees Vis – RSPO, Malaysia Moderator: Daniel Rembeth – JAKARTA POST, Indonesia 13.00 Lunch Break 14.30 General Lecture Key topic 2: Oil Palm and Biodiversity Environmental Issues of Expanding Oil Palm Production in Forest AreasJeffrey Sayer – IUCN, Switzerland Moderator: JG Bertault – CIRAD, France 15.30 Coffee Break/Poster Presentation/Exhibition Visit 16.00 Technical Session Key topic 2: Oil Palm and Biodiversity Land Swap Project ? Moray McLeish et. al., World Resources Institute (WRI), USA HCV and the RSPO: Challenges for the High Conservation Value Approach to Mitigate Biodiversity Losses in Oil Palm – Gary Paoli, HCV Network, UK Strengthening the Capacity of the Palm Oil Industry to Mitigate its Impact on Biodiversity – Sophie Persey and Syahrial Anhar, Zoological Society of London, UK Ecosystem Based Spatial Planning As a Guide for the Precautionary Approach to Conservation of HCV Areas in Sumatra – Hermien Roosita and Barano Siswa Sulistyawan, Ministry for the Environment of Republic Indonesia and WWF Indonesia Moderator: Nazir Foead, WWF Indonesia Wednesday, 24 February 2010 08.30 General Lecture Key topic 3: Measurement of Environmental Impact of Oil Palm Plantations The Utility of Flux Observations for Measuring the Environmental Impact of Oil Palm PlantationsJason Beringer – Monash University, Australia Moderator: P. Girardin 09.30 Coffee Break/Poster Presentation/Exhibition Visit 10.00 Technical Session Key topic 3: Measurement of environmental impact of oil palm plantations Estimating Carbon Footprint from Bio-fuel Production in Oil Palm: Methodology and Results from Two Sites in Indonesia – Sonya Dewi, Meine Van Noordwijk et. al. , World Agro-forestry Centre, ICRAF Southeast Asia, Indonesia Building Trust, Governance and Integrity in GHG Accounting and Overcoming Issues – Chan Kook Weng, MPOB, Malaysia ISOM-Palm: An Indicator of Soil Quality and Soil Carbon Fixation Trend – Pujianto, JP Caliman, et. al., SMARTRI, Indonesia The Greenhouse Gas Savings Challenges and Potential of Malaysian Palm Oil-from a Life Cycle Assessment Perspective- Ng F. Y. et. al., MPOB, Malaysia Moderator: Witjaksana – IOPRI, Indonesia 12.00 Lunch Break 13.30 General Lecture Key topic 4: Ecological intensification of oil palm plantations Robert Habib – CIRAD, France Moderator: Chan Kok Weng – MPOB, Malaysia 14.30 Coffee Break/Poster Presentation/Exhibition Visit 15.00 Technical Session Key Topic 4: Ecological intensification of oil palm plantations A role for biotechnologies in the improvement of oil palm sustainability – Alain RIVAL, CIRAD
Enhancing Sustainable Oil Palm
Enhancing Sustainable Oil Palm 14-15 November 2007 | Bali, Indonesia Overview Introduction Oil palm cultivation has entered a new era where environmental issues have to be taken into account in order to reach an acceptable level of sustainability. The purpose of this conference is to contribute to an in depth analysis of the issues related to one of the 3 pillars of sustainability, i.e. the environment. Legislation relating to the environmental issues are becoming increasingly more demanding and stringent. Several initiatives, encompassing issues and activities relating to new oil palm developments and current practices in the plantation and mills, have been undertaken to define and establish principles and criteria for sustainability. These new directions are affecting all producing countries, whether they are dominant in the international market, or focusing on domestic consumption. Not all stakeholders of the oil palm industry are fully aware of changes that are expected from planters and millers. More importantly, implementation and monitoring of these new practices are not always well understood and well mastered. One has to acknowledge, the oil per Ha for oil palm is significantly higher when compared to other oil seeds. It is hoped that environmental organization will realize that the petroleum industry will gradually be replaced by the biofuel industry complemented with the carbon credits that it can earn. On the other hand, oil palm cultivation also shows an interesting ecological potential that it is not fully taken into consideration, and seldom mentioned. To highlight environmental issues in the oil palm industry To share experience gained on possible solutions and resources for the benefit of the environment, and also for the industry itself in terms of efficiency, cost, etc. Key Topics I. Palm oil production, environmental issues, regulations and norms related to the palm oil industry Environment issues (biodiversity, nutrient and energy consumption, water, air and water pollution, soil fertility, etc.) Possible future hazard for the crop itself (pests and diseases, etc.) Vital policies with regard to large scale expansion areas Implementation of regulations and norms II. Oil palm extension and current operational achievements to minimize environmental damage (Biodiversity) Review of land status and availability Criteria for land selection Evaluation of impact and practices to minimize these impacts Waste management Reduction of pesticide use Improvement of energy balance III. Ecological potential of oil palm cultivation and oil palm R&D activities Contributions to future regulations and norms Contribution to innovative practices Development of indicators with regard to environment impact and assessment IV. Environmental economics of palm oil industry Impact of energy shortage to palm bio-energy (biodiesel/biofuel) Carbon Credits, related to palm oil industry. Attendees: Oil Palm Planters, Millers, and Traders Universities and Research Organizations NGOs involved in Environmental Issues Government Agencies Agenda CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 14 November 2007 02.00 pm – 05.00 pm Early Registration (Lobby of Grand Hyatt Hotel) 15 November 2007 07.30 am – 09.00 am Registration 09.00 am – 10.00 am Opening Ceremony Welcoming Remarks by Chairman of Organizing Committee Opening Remarks and Keynote Speech by Minister of Agriculture of Republic of Indonesia followed by other ceremonies 10.00 am – 10.30 am Coffee Break / Poster Presentation / Exhibition Visit 10.30 am 12.00 pm General Lecture I (Regulation and Norm) Masnellyarti Hilman – Deputy Ministry of Environment of Republic of Indonesia Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil: Delivering on a promiseJan Kees Vis – President of RSPO Moderator: M.R. Chandran – Advisor to RSPO Executive Board 12.00 am – 01.00 pm Lunch Break / Poster Presentation / Exhibition Visit 01.00 pm – 02.15 pm Technical Session I (Regulation and Norm) Governing through standards. Standardization devices in the governance of sustainable developmentM Djama – CIRAD France The Contribution of Regulation, Standards and Norms to Sustainable Development of Oil Palm BusinessChan Kook Weng – Malaysian Palm Oil Board Position of banks about environmentWanda Kim – UBS Bank Moderator: Rosediana Suharto – Indonesian Palm Oil Board 02.15 pm – 03.30 pm General Lecture II (Palm Oil Expansion) Landscape ecology as a contribution to sustainable agriculture projectsPatrick Giraudoux – University of Franche-Comte Optimal use of The HCVF framework to guide spatial planning on oil palm plantation developmentGary Paoli – HCV Working Group Moderator: Mubariq Ahmad – WWF Indonesia 03.30 pm – 03.45 pm Coffee Break / Poster Presentation / Exhibition Visit 03.45 pm – 05.25 pm Technical Session II (Oil Palm Expansion) Green Ologbo, an example of action research for an integrated project in sustainable oil palm productionAude Verwilghen – CIRAD France Climate Change, Deforestation and the Role of Sustainable Palm OilFitrian Ardiansyah – WWF Indonesia Reducing carbon emissions from Indonesia-s oil palm sectorAnne Casson – World Bank Management of oil palm on sandy soils in Central KalimantanS. Paramananthan – Param Agricultural Soil Survey Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia Moderator: Jatna Supriatna – Conservation International 16 November 2007 08.30 am – 09.10 am General Lecture III (Oil Palm Existing Operation) Gurmit Singh – United Plantation Moderator: Maruli Gultom – Astra, Indonesia 09.10 am – 10.25 am Technical Session III (Oil Palm Existing Operation) Can oil palm play a role in mammal conservation-T. Maddox – Zoological Society of London, UK A review of Potentially Beneficial Reptile, Bird and Mammal Species in Oil Palm PlantationsL.P. Koh and L.T. Gan – Princeton University / Musimas Biological Control and Protection of the Environment in the Indonesian Oil Palm Plantations: Retrospectives and PerspectivesR. Desmier de Chenon – Ex CIRAD, Australia Moderator: Kee Khan Kiang – Applied Agricultural Research, Malaysia 10.25 am – 10.40 am Coffee Break / Poster Presentation / Exhibition Visit 10.40 am – 11.25 am General Lecture IV (Research and Development) INDIGO- Palm Method Based on Agro-Ecological Indicators to Assess The Environmental Sustainability of Oil Palm PlantationPhilippe Girardin – French National Research Institute for Agronomy Moderator: J.G. Bertault – CIRAD France 11.25 am – 01.30 pm Lunch Break / Friday Prayer / Poster Presentation / Exhibition Visit 01.30 pm – 03.05 pm Technical Session IV (Research and Development) Impact of legume covers and palm chips on soil nutrient losses in oil palm replantsArif Sugandi – Applied Agriculture Research, Malaysia Recovery Rates of Nitrogen Fertiliser Applied on