Progress and Promise: Palm Oil Sector as a Zero-Deforestation Role Model
Deforestation is a concerning issue in much of the world, but not in palm oil producing countries, which once more have demonstrated excellent sustainability standards. This undermines all arguments attributing significant environmental impact to palm oil. Despite these benchmarks and the commitment made by world leaders to pursue sustainable development and halt forest loss by […]
Rising Stars. How the resiliency of the palm oil supply chain ensures food security
Rising stars: how the resiliency of the palm oil supply chain ensures food security LIVE EVENT, JULY 12TH In light of current crises, including rapid climate change, drought, war in Ukraine, and supply chain disruption, food security is under serious threat in many countries – in Europe as well as in developing countries. This is […]
Olio di palma sostenibile: la Colombia traina l’America Latina
Read it in English L’America Latina sta diventando una regione sempre più importante nel mondo dell’olio di palma sostenibile. Dopo un’analisi del Guatemala come l’astro nascente dell’industria, è la volta della Colombia, il primo produttore della regione e leader in pratiche di sostenibilità. >> LEGGI IL RAPPORTO COMPLETO DI SOLIDARIDAD << L’IMPEGNO VERSO LA SOSTENIBILITÀ […]
Leading the way: Colombia tops regional CSPO production
Latin America is becoming an increasingly important region in the world of sustainable palm oil. After an analysis of Guatemala as the rising star of the industry, we turn to Colombia, Latin America’s top producer of palm oil and leader in sustainable practices. >> READ THE FULL REPORT BY SOLIDARIDAD << GROWING COMMITMENTS TO SUSTAINABILITY […]
Palm oil, a reliable friend
>> Download the press release << On May 12th, Competere hosted a roundtable to demonstrate that palm oil can be the solution to the shortage of other vegetable oils, and it is sustainable, healthy and traceable. More information on the event is avainable here PALM OIL, A RELIABLE FRIEND FOSTERING A SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT SUPPLY […]
From illicit crops to a prosperous future
On February 22nd, Competere hosted a roundtable on the role of oil palm plantations in improving social and economic conditions in areas previously affected by cocaine cultivations and narcotraffic. Read below a summary of the debate. FROM ILLICIT CROPS TO A PROSPEROUS FUTURE: THE ROLE OF CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL IN TRIGGERING SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION IN […]
Fighting illicit crops: the role of oil palm plantations in enhancing social development
Fighting illicit crops: the role of oil palm plantations in enhancing social development LIVE EVENT, FEBRUARY 22ND On February 22nd, Competere hosted a panel to discuss how oil palm plantations have helped improving social and economic conditions in areas previously affected by cocaine cultivations and narcotraffic. The roundtable included include first-hand perspectives from Colombian farmers. […]
Small-Holders: Drivers of prosperity and sustainability
Small-Holders: Drivers of Prosperity and Sustainability LIVE EVENT, DECEMBER 14TH On December 14th, Competere hosted a roundtable with small-holders operating in the oil palm supply chain, the beating heart of global production. Over the course of the conference, several messages emerged: Small-holders are crucial for the enhancement of sustainable development and to achieve zero deforestation. […]
A Small-holders’ legacy to promote sustainability and zero deforestation
On December 14th, Competere hosted a roundtable on the role of small-holders in driving prosperity and sustainable development through food production. Read below a summary of the debate. A SMALL-HOLDERS’ LEGACY TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY AND ZERO DEFORESTATION Small-holders are crucial for the enhancement of sustainable development and to achieve zero deforestation. New EU policies cannot […]
Giornata Mondiale dell’Ambiente: Conoscere il Pianeta per Proteggerlo
Oggi, 5 giugno, è il 46esimo anniversario della Giornata Mondiale dell’Ambiente. Istituita dall’Assemblea Generale delle Nazioni Unite nel 1972 nasce con l’obiettivo di sensibilizzare alla tutela ambientale e all’uso sostenibile delle risorse naturali. Ogni anno, viene scelto un paese ospite in cui si svolgono gli eventi di celebrazione e quest’anno il protagonista è la Colombia. […]