CPOPC criticizes Belgium over a proposed ban on palm oil, says it could impact ASEAN-EU relations

게시됨 2021년 5월 27일

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The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), which includes Indonesia and Malaysia, has expressed disappointment over Belgium's proposal to ban palm oil as a renewable source of biofuel, citing the potential negative impact on their countries' economic and social development. The CPOPC argues that the proposal will undermine the progress made by palm oil producing countries in complying with certification schemes that assure sustainable supply chains and highlights the environmental damage caused by the EU's Common Agricultural Policy. The CPOPC suggests that the proposal may be a form of protectionism and urges Belgium to withdraw the proposal, warning that its adoption could harm the relationships between ASEAN and the EU and undermine commitments to fair trade and sustainability.

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The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has expressed its disappointment over Belgium’s notification to the European Commission that it proposes a ban on palm oil as a renewable source of biofuel in the near future, and said the move could be a step back in ties between ASEAN and the European Union. The CPOPC, which comprises of Indonesia and Malaysia, and soon of the countries of Colombia, Ghana, Honduras and Papua New Guinea, reminded Belgium of the key economic and social development role that the palm oil plays in the development of these countries and in meeting the UN SDGs. In a letter addressed to the Belgian prime minister, the Council also highlighted that the proposal will undermine the considerable progress being made by the palm oil producing countries in complying with the certification schemes that assure reliable, sustainable supply chains. “This is in sharp contrast to EU’s Common Agricultural Policy to promote of the cultivation of oil seeds for ...

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