Embracing Sustainable Palm Oil: Solutions for Local Production and Global Change
25-27 April 2018 | Bali, Indonesia
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:
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,
or contact the Secretariat of ICOPE 2018:
Click link below to download final announcement ICOPE 2018 (.pdf)
For further information, please contact:
Secretariat of ICOPE 2018
Mr. Dion Sitepu Phone: +(62) 8811 234 042
Sinarmas Land Plaza, Tower II, 4th Floor
Jalan MH Thamrin no. 51 Jakarta 10350, Indonesia
Email: secretariat@icope-series.com
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 Coffee Break / Exhibition Visit
16.20 – 16.30 Presentation by Miss Earth Indonesia 2017
16.30 – 17.20 Session 3. Water footprint for oil palm plantations
Moderator: Jannick Schmidt, 2.-0 LCA Consultant, Denmark
- Water footprint of Indonesian palm oil Show | Download abstract
(Gan LianTiong, Musim Mas, Indonesia) - Crop evapotranspiration for oil palm in Indonesia Show | Download abstract
(Joni Jupesta, PT SMART Tbk, Indonesia)
Q&A
17.20 End of Day 1
Thursday, 26th April 2018
08.30 – 10.20 Session 4. Smallholder: Reaching sustainability
Moderator: Tiur Rumondang, RSPO Indonesia, Director of Operations, Indonesia
- National action plan for sustainable palm oil, The Indonesian Palm Oil Platform – FoKSBI
(Rini Indrayanti, UNDP, Indonesia) - Strategies to sustain RSPO certification Show | Download abstract
(Rosyani, Jambi University, Indonesia) - Establishing multi-partnerships for environmental governance in Indonesia : Case of prosperous and fire free villages program Show | Download abstract
(Susanto Yang, PT SMART Tbk, Indonesia) - Big data-informed sustainability of smallholders
(Yu-Leng KHOR, Singapore) - The strategy and progress of the replanting of independent smallholders’ oil palm plantation
(Herdrajat Natawidjaja, BPDPKS, Indonesia)
Q&A
10.20 – 10.50 Coffee Break / Exhibition Visit
10.50 – 12.15 Session 5. Carbon footprint for oil palm plantation
Moderator: Cecile Bessou, CIRAD, France
- Examples of low GHG emission in new oil palm development Show | Download abstract
(Faizal Parish, Global Environment Center, Malaysia) - Belt filter reduces GHG emissions from POME Show | Download abstract
(Asta Soininen, Neste, Finland) - GHG emission reduction from palm oil mill effluent Show | Download abstract
(Erwinsyah, Indraprasta University of PGRI, Indonesia) - Life Cycle Assessment of palm oil – PT SMART pilot study on GHG and biodiversity mitigation options Show | Download abstract
(Jannick Schmidt, 2.-0 LCA Consultant, Denmark)
Q&A
12.15 – 13.30 Exhibition Visit / Lunch Break
13.30 – 14.45 Session 6. Organic waste recycling in plantation: Ecological potential
Moderator: Patrick Hong Chuan Ng, AAR, Malaysia
- Application of oil palm empty fruit bunch: Effects on soil biota and functions Show | Download abstract
(Hsiao-Hang Tao, Taiwan) - Composting for a more sustainable palm oil production Show | Download abstract
(Jajang Supriatna, PT Austindo, Indonesia)
Q&A
14.45 – 16.10 Session 7. Nitrogen cycle and the environment: Maximizing efficiency of N-fertilisers
Moderator: Gede Wibawa, RPN, Director of Research for Development, Indonesia
- Nitrogen fluxes and losses in oil palm plantations: A review of available knowledge on measurements and models Show | Download abstract
(Lenaic Pardon, France) - Nitrogen losses through major soil pathways in oil palm plantations on rolling terrain Show | Download abstract
(Patrick Hong Chuan Ng, AAR, Malaysia) - Nitrogen losses through N2O emissions after N mineral -fertilizers applications Show | Download abstract
(Eti Testiati, PT SMART Tbk, Indonesia) - IN-Palm: An agri-environmental indicator to assess potential N losses in oil palm plantations Show | Download abstract
(Lenaic Pardon, France)
Q&A
16.10 – 16.30 Coffee Break / Exhibition Visit
16.30 – 17.50 Session 8. Ecosystem services: Deserving more recognition for their contributions to oil palm plantations
Moderator: Edgar Turner, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Oil palm landscape management for maintaining high biodiversity and ecosystem functions
(Glen Reynolds, SEARRP, Malaysia) - Linking ecosystem services, agro-biodiversity conservation and sustainable palm oil Show | Download abstract
(Bandung Sahari, PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk, Indonesia) - Beneficial plants attract natural enemies of pests in newly replanted oil palm plantations Show | Download abstract
(Julie Hinsch, University of Copenhagen, Denmark) - Ants are important for maintaining optimal ecosystem functioning in oil palm plantations Show | Download abstract
(Amelia Hood, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom) - Interactions between oil palm and pollinator insect E. kamerunicus Show | Download abstract
(Laurence Ollivier, CIRAD, France)
Q&A
17.50 End of Day 2
Friday, 27thApril 2018
08.30 – 09.45 Session 8. Ecosystem conservation and restoration for an integration of oil palm in the landscape
Moderator: Putra Agung, Manager Sustainable Palm Oil Program WWF Indonesia, Indonesia
- Peatland restoration finance mechanism
(Alue Dohong, BRG, Indonesia) - Pipeline development and innovative financing
(Agus Sari, BRG, Indonesia) - Management and restoration of peat ecosystem Show | Download abstract
(Mitsuru Osaki, Hokkaido University, Japan) - Testing strategies for riparian restoration in oil palm plantations Show | Download abstract
(Edgar Turner, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)
Q&A
09.45 – 10.10 Coffee Break / Exhibition Visit
10.10 – 11.30 Session 10. Sustainability Outlook: Is there a future market for sustainable palm oil?
Moderator: Sebastien Bouvatier, Agricultural Counsellor, French Embassy in Singapore, France
- The European Commission study on the environmental impact
(James Fry, LMC, United Kingdom) - European market for sustainable palm oil
(Eddy Esselink, EPOA, Netherlands)
Q&A
11.30 – 13.30 Lunch Break / Exhibition Visit
13.30 – 14.55 Session 11. Towards a global consensus on palm oil sustainability standards
Moderator:Alain Rival, Regional Director of CIRAD,France
- EU: Michael Bucki (European Union Delegation to Indonesia)
- RSPO: Tiur Rumondang (RSPO Indonesia, Director of Operations, Indonesia)
- ISPO: Aziz Hadayat (Head of ISPO Secretariat, Indonesia)
- RA-SAS: Stephen Krecik (Rainforest Alliance, Indonesia)
- ISCC: Andreas Feige (ISCC, Germany)
Q&A
14.55 – 15.25 Coffee Break / Exhibition Visit
15.25 – 16.30 Session 12. New technologies for tomorrows oil palm cultivation
Moderator: Chee Hoong Chung, GAR, Indonesia
- New technologies for precision agriculture: E-Agriculture Strategy Guide
(Syed Ismail Shah, ITU, Indonesia) - Artificial Intelligence: Current development and prospects in agriculture
(Anthony Gelibert, Carbon Bee, France)
Q&A
16.30 – 17.00 Summary of the Conference and Closing Remarks
17.00 End of ICOPE 2018
*) to be confirmed
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