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Jurisdictional Certification Important To Develop Sustainable Production Of Palm Oil
Jurisdictional Certification Important To Develop Sustainable Production Of Palm Oil
20/11/2015 (Bernama) - Jurisdictional certification is important to develop a sustainable production of palm oil and overcome a major barrier such as haze, said Governor of South Sumatera, H. Alex Noerdin.
He said through the jurisdictional approach, certification of palm oil production would be implemented at the provincial level using a model of rural development that was aimed at reducing deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions while also improving the welfare of society.
"As a common practice, certification targeted single plantations or mills that belonged to companies or smallholders, with the latter often facing challenges in implementing deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions requirements," he said in a panel discussion at 13th Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil here Thursday.
Noerdin said the approach was also designed to support smallholders to improve their livelihoods by targeting the key factors that make a big difference, improve management practices, better quality fresh fruit bunches and increase yields and access to markets.
Meanwhile, RSPO Secretary- General Datuk Darrel Webber said the association always welcomed and supported the commitment and encourage all stakeholders in global community as well as the supply chain to support the approach.
"This commitment will illustrate the collaborative effort of all stakeholders, including non-governmental organisations and palm oil growers that are working together with the provincial government to address the environmental, social and economic challenges of palm oil production," he said.
He said through the jurisdictional approach, certification of palm oil production would be implemented at the provincial level using a model of rural development that was aimed at reducing deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions while also improving the welfare of society.
"As a common practice, certification targeted single plantations or mills that belonged to companies or smallholders, with the latter often facing challenges in implementing deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions requirements," he said in a panel discussion at 13th Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil here Thursday.
Noerdin said the approach was also designed to support smallholders to improve their livelihoods by targeting the key factors that make a big difference, improve management practices, better quality fresh fruit bunches and increase yields and access to markets.
Meanwhile, RSPO Secretary- General Datuk Darrel Webber said the association always welcomed and supported the commitment and encourage all stakeholders in global community as well as the supply chain to support the approach.
"This commitment will illustrate the collaborative effort of all stakeholders, including non-governmental organisations and palm oil growers that are working together with the provincial government to address the environmental, social and economic challenges of palm oil production," he said.