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  • USD $30 million investment to protect forests and make Indonesian palm oil more sustainable

    Impact investment fund &Green has committed a 10-year loan of USD $30 million to Indonesian oil palm company PT Dharma Satya Nusantara Tbk (DSNG) to bring palm oil production up to international sustainability standards, make the palm oil supply chain more traceable and protect forests. The landscape protection plan of the transaction is focused on seven subsidiaries based in East Kalimantan (Indonesia), where DSNG has 75% of its mature palm oil plantations and most its mills.

    USD $30 million investment to protect forests and make Indonesian palm oil more sustainable
  • The Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue Europe 2020

    Together with the European Palm Oil Alliance (EPOA) and RSPO, IDH is pleased to announce that the ‘Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue – Europe: Addressing the Challenges of 2020…

    The Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue Europe 2020
  • Palm oil demand in India

    Recent news reports show palm oil production-side challenges and supply chain disruptions in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic, which are set to significantly impact prices and/or volumes available…

    Palm oil demand in India
  • COVID19: On-site measures to support workers and neighboring communities

    In case you missed it- webinar recording now available With a growing concern about the impact of COVID19 on health, food security and livelihoods, IDH and Mirova…

    COVID19: On-site measures to support workers and neighboring communities
  • Malaysian government commits to action on sustainable palm oil

    The Malaysian Minister for Primary Industries Teresa Kok witnessed the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with IDH – the Sustainable Trade Initiative and with Solidaridad on 14th February at the Malaysian Ambassador's Residence in Wassenar (Netherlands), committing to improving sustainability in the palm oil supply chain.

    Malaysian government commits to action on sustainable palm oil
  • Dutch government and Rabobank announce anchor investments in AGRI3 Fund

    Sustainable agriculture and forestry initiative AGRI3 will receive investment of USD 40 million from the Dutch government, an amount matched by Rabobank.

    Dutch government and Rabobank announce anchor investments in AGRI3 Fund
  • Netherlands and Malaysia signed Letter of Intent on new palm oil cooperation, supported by IDH and Solidaridad

    Last month, on November 26, 2019, The Government of the Netherlands signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Government of Malaysia for a new cooperation on sustainable palm oil…

    Netherlands and Malaysia signed Letter of Intent on new palm oil cooperation, supported by IDH and Solidaridad
  • Sustainable landscapes program launches in Nigeria’s oil palm belt

    IDH, in cooperation with key partners, launched the Sustainable Landscapes Program in Nigeria. Within this program, IDH and partners will develop action plans supporting sustainable production, natural…

    Sustainable landscapes program launches in Nigeria’s oil palm belt
  • Ketapang Pioneers the first Jurisdictional PPI Compact of West Kalimantan Landscape

    On October 29, District of Ketapang in West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia, has signed an agreement with key stakeholders to promote sustainable production, forest protection and smallholders’ inclusion. The Compact, designed…

    Ketapang Pioneers the first Jurisdictional PPI Compact of West Kalimantan Landscape
  • Reality check: How to make zero-deforestation pledges work for forests, economy and social inclusion – Blog

    Despite pledges and best efforts by companies and governments around the world to de-link palm oil, soy, timber, cocoa and other tropical commodities from illegal deforestation, forest loss continues at…

    Reality check: How to make zero-deforestation pledges work for forests, economy and social inclusion – Blog