The Strategies and Effectiveness of Conservation NGOs in the Global Voluntary Standards: The Case of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

Ruysschaert, Denis; Salles, Denis; Larsen, Peter Bille; Brockington, Dan

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-60579-1_5

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“…Since 2004, many other environmental and conservation NGOs have joined the RSPO, with thirty-eight NGO members as of January 2018, including WWF Switzerland, WWF Malaysia, WWF Indonesia, and WWF International. These NGOs participate for a variety of reasons and with a variety of goals, including striving to reform the RSPO from the inside (Ruysschaert and Salles 2016). Many rain forest activists, however, see the RSPO as little more than a tool of industry, arguing that these NGOs have been coopted to legitimize the organization's true purpose: to expand oil palm plantations.…”

Section: Governing the Business Of Palm Oilmentioning

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The Global Politics of the Business of “Sustainable” Palm Oil

Dauvergne

2018

Global Environmental Politics

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The palm oil industry is increasingly certifying its activities as “sustainable,” “responsible,” and “conflict-free.” This trend does not represent a breakthrough toward better governance, this article argues, but primarily reflects a business strategy to channel criticism toward “unsustainable” palm oil, while promoting the value for protecting rain forests of corporate social responsibility, international trade, industrial production, and industry-guided certification. Illegalities and loopholes riddle certification in Indonesia and Malaysia, the two main sources of certified palm oil; at the same time, palm oil imports are rising in markets not demanding certification. Across the tropics, oil palm plantations linked to deforestation and human rights abuses are continuing to expand as companies navigate weak governance rules, and as sales shift across markets and inside global supply chains. Theoretically, this analysis advances the understanding of why and how the power of business is rising over the narratives and institutions of global agricultural governance.

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Section: Governing the Business Of Palm Oilmentioning

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The Global Politics of the Business of “Sustainable” Palm Oil

Dauvergne

2018

Global Environmental Politics

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“…They are also adopting environmental management practises to reduce their ecological footprint and address the adverse effects on the environment [8]. The WWF and similar organisations are actively involved in promoting sustainable palm oil production, with a focus on saving orangutan and Bornean habitats [9]. These endeavours are in line with the "green agenda" since they advocate for ecological sustainability, the preservation of biodiversity, and the conscientious management of resources within the palm oil sector.…”

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Change in Sustainable Waste Management Behaviour in Oil Palm Community: Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour

Sapawi,

Ahmad,

Valeri

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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The inability to effectively manage waste has evolved into one of the most significant challenges faced in oil palm plantations, and this failure has had an impact on the operations within the plantation. This study examines how attitudes (ATT), subjective norms (SN), and perceived behavioural control (PBC) affect both behavioural intention (BI) and sustainable waste management behaviour (SWMB) in the palm oil mills of Sabah, Malaysia. The theory of planned behaviour (TPB) serves as the primary theory in this research, which uses a conceptual framework. Distributed questionnaires to the top management of 133 oil palm mills were used to gather the data, and then they were processed using Smart-PLS V4. This research found out that SN and PBC have an influence on individuals’ BI and SWMB adaptations in Sabah’s oil palm mills. The SN was shown to have the strongest association between the SWMB and BI. However, attitudes resulted in no impact on either the intention to engage in sustainable waste management behaviour or on the actions themselves. Ultimately, the findings of this study will give a framework for the governance of palm oil waste in Malaysia by contributing to the development of a legislative and regulatory framework in this area that is more effective.

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“…In Indonesia and Malaysia, this expansion has largely happened on forest land and peatland, leading to severe environmental effects such as deforestation, loss in biodiversity, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and haze pollution (Anggraini & Grundmann, 2013; Austin et al., 2017; Fitzherbert et al., 2008; Goldstein, 2016; Khatun, Reza, Moniruzzaman, & Yaakob, 2017; Koh & Wilcove, 2007, 2008; McCarthy & Zen, 2010; Pirker, Mosnier, Kraxner, Havlik, & Obersteiner, 2016; Prabowo, Maryudi, Senawi, & Imron, 2017; Setiawan, Maryudi, Purwanto, & Lele, 2016; Sumarga, Hein, Hooijer, & Vernimmen, 2016; Varkkey, 2012). These developments have promoted demands for more sustainable oil palm production, and as a result, certification schemes focusing on sustainability have surged (Padfield et al., 2016; Pirker et al., 2016; Richardson, 2015; Ruysschaert & Salles, 2016; Wijaya & Glasbergen, 2016).…”

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Explaining the “Certification Gap” for Different Types of Oil Palm Smallholders in Riau Province, Indonesia

Hutabarat

Slingerland

Dries

2019

The Journal of Environment & Development

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Indonesia is the world’s largest producer of palm oil, and its smallholder oil palm plantations involve more than 2.3 million farmers. The rapid expansion of the oil palm area, and resulting negative environmental and social impacts, has increased the demand for sustainability certification for palm oil products. This study investigates whether different types of smallholders face different barriers in complying with certification standards. The study uses survey data from 829 smallholders in Riau, Sumatra. First, an assessment is made of the gap between current management practices and practices required by Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil standards for different types of smallholders. Second, the article explores explanations for the gap between current and required practices. Finally, an investigation is made of the different starting points of different types of smallholders. Results indicate that the diversity between smallholders affects their prospects for certification. To date, this diversity in smallholders has not been taken into account in the application of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil standards. This can help to explain the limited success of smallholder certifications in Indonesia.

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The Strategies and Effectiveness of Conservation NGOs in the Global Voluntary Standards: The Case of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

Cited by 8 publications

References 25 publications

The Global Politics of the Business of “Sustainable” Palm Oil

The Global Politics of the Business of “Sustainable” Palm Oil

Change in Sustainable Waste Management Behaviour in Oil Palm Community: Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour

Explaining the “Certification Gap” for Different Types of Oil Palm Smallholders in Riau Province, Indonesia

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