The Next Step for Indonesia-EFTA: Recognition for ISPO November 30, 2021November 10, 2022 The Economic Partnership Agreement between Indonesia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – known as the…
The Long-Term Benefits of President Jokowi’s COP26 Strategy November 29, 2021November 10, 2022 COP26 was a milestone for Indonesia. As countries struggle to achieve self-defined objectives to reduce emissions and…
EU Releases Due Diligence Regulation: Will it Follow the UK’s Sensible Approach? November 17, 2021November 10, 2022 The European Commission published its Due Diligence proposals today, as part of its anti-deforestation Regulation. The proposed…
UK Passes Landmark Legality Standard for Due Diligence with Pathway for ISPO; Huge Win for Indonesia November 10, 2021November 10, 2022 The UK Government’s landmark legislation for Due Diligence for deforestation – the first of its kind by…
UK’s Sensible Approach to Due Diligence Continues October 28, 2021November 10, 2022 The UK Government continues to push its Due Diligence legislation, aimed at removing products linked to illegal…
Greenpeace’s Outdated Tactics Ignore the Reality of Progress October 21, 2021November 10, 2022 Greenpeace has today released a report that heavily criticises Indonesia’s palm oil industry. There is very little…
Timmermans in Jakarta: Open Trade or Empty Promises? October 19, 2021November 10, 2022 This week marks an important turning point in the Indonesia-EU relation, with the visit of EU Vice-President,…
Moratorium: Setting the Record Straight September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 A storm in a teacup has been generated over the past few weeks by WWF, Rainforest Action…
Why Does the European Commission Care About Palm Oil Yield Curves? September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 Last month, the European Commission together with Guidehouse Consultancy launched a call for data about palm oil…
Unpacking the EU’s Confused Approach to Indonesian Palm Oil August 31, 2021September 2, 2021 Brussels’ approach to Indonesian palm oil is beset with confusion. Some EU officials – most notably the…