Thailand joins RSPO, GIZ in making palm oil industry more sustainable

RSPO’s CEO Joseph D’Cruz said Thailand finds itself in a unique position to help ensure global food security as the world’s third-largest palm oil producer.

What sets Thailand apart is the capacity of smallholders to propel the Thai palm oil industry, he pointed out.

“RSPO recognises the integral role of smallholders in achieving our overall vision of market transformation; ensuring their greater inclusion in sustainable solutions that positively impact their livelihoods remains one of our main goals,” he said.

“We see this as a shared responsibility that all players in the palm oil supply chain must commit to supporting.”

Meanwhile, GIZ country director for Thailand and Malaysia, Reinhold Elges said moving toward sustainable and deforestation-free production and climate change mitigation and…