‘Certified’ palm oil linked to worse social, ecological outcomes for Indonesian villagers

Mongabay
Nov 30, 2020, 1:59 pm157 pts
While many look to sustainability certifications as a panacea for the issues surrounding oil palm plantations, a new study cautions that these programs may not be enough to prevent negative impacts on local communities. Following on previous research into the effects of oil palm development on the livelihoods…

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