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IUCN Publication Author(s):  Meijaard, Erik Virah-Sawmy, M. Newing, H.S. Ingram, V. Holle, M.J.M. Pasmans, T. Omar, S. van den Hombergh, H. Unus, N. Fosch, A. Ferraz de Arruda, H. Allen, J. Tsagarakis, K. Ogwu, M.C. Diaz-Ismael, A. Hance, J. Moreno, Y. O’Keeffe, S. Slavin, J. Slingerland, M. Meijaard, E.M. Macfarlane, Nicholas B.W. Jimenez, R. Wich, Serge A. Sheil, Douglas Publisher: IUCN Sustainable Nutrition Scientific Board (SNSB) Organization(s):  IUCN Oil Crops Task Force Sustainable Nutrition Scientific Board (SNSB)   Abstract:  The report emphasises the importance of respecting the rights of and supporting smallholder and local oil production systems due to their positive socio-economic outcomes and contribution to food security. The report acknowledges that within each vegetable oil system, there are both good and bad actors and outcomes, and urges for a nuanced perspective. A systemic approach is recommended to effectively address various challenges. The intended audience of this report includes governments, traders, farmers associations, and processors, who all play a crucial role in the realisation of sustainable oil systems.  Download File   Imprint:  Gland, Switzerland : IUCN ; SNSB, 2025Physical Description: xxxvi., 204p. : ill., mapsPublication Year: 2025ISBN: 978-2-8317-2326-6 978-2-8317-2327-3DOI: https://doi.org/10.2305/FJAJ6159Notes:  Including bibliographic references. This report was prepared by the IUCN Oil Crops Task Force.

3rd Announcement

Oil palm agro-ecological transformation: Towards climate- and nature-positive agriculture February 12-14, 2025 Bali Beach Convention, Indonesia The ICOPE 2025 conference programme has been being fine-tuned (last updated 10 January 2025). The conference is set to bring together experts and stakeholders to explore vital issues in sustainable agriculture. The event will begin on Day 1 with sessions focused on climate change, industry commitments to climate and nature-positive agriculture, and the importance of education in advancing sustainability. Day 2 will dive into key topics such as biodiversity in oil palm plantations, ecosystem restoration, pollination services, agroforestry, intercropping, and soil health, offering innovative solutions for more resilient agricultural practices. On the Day 3, discussions will spotlight new technologies, climate change adaptation through oil palm genetic diversity, and effective strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). The conference will conclude with a panel discussion and closing remarks, aiming to inspire actionable change in the agricultural sector.  Exhibition and SponsorshipThis 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. RegistrationEnhance your knowledge and professional network by attending ICOPE 2025. Please visit our website for more information and secure your place today through https://icope-series.com/ or by scanning the QR code to take advantage of early bird rates and ensure your participation in this prestigious event. To see full of our 3rd Announcement download here

2nd Announcement

Oil palm agro-ecological transformation: Towards climate- and nature-positive agriculture February 12-14, 2025 Bali Beach Convention, Indonesia Who Will Attend?• Palm oil growers, millers and traders• Research organisations and universities• NGOs involved in environmental and social issues• Government agencies and institutions Two ways to get involved in ICOPE 2025: 1. Call for Papers Papers are invited for oral or poster presentation at the conference. Contributors are requested to submit an abstract of no longer than 500 words typed in single spacing using size 12 Times New Roman font. Please note the following deadlines: Abstracts submission: 15 Dec 2024Accepted papers announced: 25 Dec 2024Full papers submission: 15 Jan 2025 Abstracts and full manuscripts should be submitted by email: publication@icope-series.com 2.Exhibition and SponsorshipThis 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. RegistrationEnhance your knowledge and professional network by attending ICOPE 2025. Please visit our website for more information and secure your place today through https://icope-series.com/ or by scanning the QR code to take advantage of early bird rates and ensure your participation in this prestigious event. To see full of our 2nd Announcement click here download   

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,