Netherlands joins forces with Colombia in promoting sustainable palm oil production

Published 2024년 7월 10일

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The Dutch Embassy in Colombia participated in the Fedepalma conference to gain insight into the palm oil industry's dynamics. The Embassy's main objectives were to introduce the NISCOPS program, which aims to train 3,500 smallholder farmers in sustainable palm oil production and help them comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation. This initiative is supported by the Netherlands and is expected to support these farmers in achieving RSPO certification and improved market access. Colombia's palm oil industry is already notable for its high deforestation-free production, with 99% of its palm oil. The Embassy's involvement underscores the importance of international cooperation in promoting sustainable palm oil production and economic development in Colombia.

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During this event, the Dutch representatives engaged with various sector players, including members of the National Federation of Palm Oil Growers - Fedepalma, government officials, businesses, scientists, and representatives from Solidaridad Colombia. This allowed them to understand the dynamics of the Fedepalma conference and the diverse stakeholders involved in the palm oil sector. Furthermore, the Netherlands Embassy had two primary objectives for attending the conference: The NISCOPS Program The NISCOPS (National Initiatives for Sustainable and Climate-Smart Oil Palm Smallholders) program, presented during the conference, is a crucial part of the Netherlands' support for the sector in the context of the new regulation of the EU on products free of deforestation. Implemented by Solidaridad Colombia and IDH, the program focuses on: Training approximately 3,500 smallholder farmers in sustainable palm oil production. Helping farmers comply with the European Union Deforestation ...

Source: Agroberichtenbuitenland