International Orangutan Day: Small Choices, Big Impact
Urgency plus optimism equals solutions. That powerful message from the Earthshot Prize reminds us that while the challenges facing our planet are significant, positive action can deliver real change. At Competere, we believe that protecting orangutans is part of a broader effort to protect forests, support sustainable livelihoods, and build more responsible and resilient supply […]
Palm Oil and Nature Conservation: Producing More, Protecting More
Leggi l’articolo in italiano On World Nature Conservation Day, one lesson is becoming increasingly clear: protecting nature is not simply about producing less – it is about producing more with less. Sustainable palm oil demonstrates how agricultural productivity and environmental conservation can reinforce one another, helping feed a growing global population while reducing pressure on […]
Rethinking Sustainable Palm Oil: The University of Padua Study Challenging the Demonization Narrative
Leggi l’articolo in italiano A new study by Etifor and the University of Padua shows that oil palm cultivation can significantly reduce its environmental impact when embedded in controlled, traceable and sustainability-driven supply chains. The findings challenge the simplistic narrative of palm oil as the sole driver of deforestation, shifting the debate toward scientific evidence, […]
Forests As Centers: Governance and Innovation Reshaping Forest Protection
21 March, the International Day of Forests, is not only a moment for reflection – it is a reminder that protecting forests requires moving beyond commitments toward workable, predictable frameworks that align environmental goals with economic realities. The International Day of Forests provides an important opportunity to reflect on the ecological, economic, and social value […]
EUDR: from constraint to opportunity, rethinking competitiveness and global partnerships
Rome, 18 February 2026 We participated in the event “Stop the Clock: Environmental Commitments – Between Regulatory Decisions and Voluntary Corporate Actions”, organized by the Università degli Studi di Padova in collaboration with Etifor | Valuing Nature and Fòrema, as part of the European project EMMA4EU. The insightful meeting brought together academics, companies, and NGOs […]
When Misinformation Shapes Sustainability Narratives
Misinformation is rife in our digital world; sometimes it is harmless, but other times it can have negative consequences for efforts that matter. This is particularly true in the field of food production and sustainable diets. Everybody eats and, as a result, most people have an opinion on food and where it comes from. With […]
IPOC 2025: Palm Oil, Trust and Global Leadership
IPOC 2025, Bali The 21st Indonesian Palm Oil Conference (IPOC), held in Bali, once again proved to be one of the most influential global platforms for the palm oil sector. With 1,700 participants from across the world, the 2025 edition brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to examine how the sector is navigating rapid […]
Making the EUDR Promote Competitiveness and Innovation: Our Call for a Pragmatic Solution
Today, we sent a letter to the European Commission urging a pragmatic and politically realistic approach to the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) that promotes trade, competitiveness and innovation. The letter highlights the need for a solution that safeguards sustainability goals while ensuring practical implementation for all actors in the value chain. Download the letter here>>> […]
The Opportunity of the EUDR for Palm Oil
Brussels, 7 October 2025 We had the privilege to take part in a high-level roundtable in Brussels, organized by the Embassy of Malaysia together with UKM University and the Malaysian Palm Oil CertificationCouncil (MSPO). The discussions, titled “Aligning Palm Oil with Global Sustainability and ESG Frameworks” focused on palm oil, sustainability, and ESG. Pietro Paganini […]
EUDR: Italy Must Take Immediate Action for Effective Implementation
Leggi l’articolo in italiano We sent a letter to Francesco Lollobrigida, Italy’s Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, urging immediate action from the Italian government to support a temporary suspension of the penalties foreseen under the EU Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). This is the only way to ensure effective and realistic implementation – […]