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The Event |
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Objectives of this conference:
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- To highlight environmental issues in the oil palm industry
- To share experience gained on possible solutions and resources for the benefit of the environment, but also for the industry itself in terms of efficiency, cost, etc.
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Key Topics :
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Palm oil production, environmental issues, regulations and norms related to the palm oil industry
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- Environment issues (biodiversity, nutrient and energy consumption, water, air and water pollution, soil fertility, etc.)
- Possible future hazard for the crop itself (pests and diseases, etc.)
- Vital policies with regard to large scale expansion areas
- Implementation of regulations and norms
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Oil palm extension and current operational achievements to minimize environmental damage (Biodiversity)
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- Review of land status and availability
- Criteria for land selection
- Evaluation of impact and practices to minimize these impacts
- Waste management
- Reduction of pesticide use
- Improvement of energy balance
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Ecological potential of oil palm cultivation and oil palm R&D activities |
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- Contributions to future regulations and norms
- Contribution to innovative practices
- Development of indicators with regard to environment impact and assessment
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Environmental economics of palm oil industry |
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- Impact of energy shortage to palm biodiesel/biofuel
- Carbon Credits, related to palm oil industry.
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