The Palm Pod
Planting the seeds of change, one pod at a time. Join us at The Palm Pod for engaging discussions, expert insights, and industry updates on sustainable palm oil, guiding consumers and businesses to make better choices for the people, planet and prosperity. This podcast is brought to you by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) - a global partnership to make palm oil sustainable.
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Episode 6 - HCV Talk: Can Palm Oil & Biodiversity Conservation Coexist? with HCVN
Ecosystems, including forests, wetlands, and biodiversity hotspots, are often portrayed as being in crisis in anti-palm oil campaigns, fueling calls for boycotts as a way to protect them. But can palm oil cultivation and broader conservation efforts coexist in a way that aligns with sustainable development?
Joining our host, Fara Rom, is Ruth Silva from the High Conservation Value (HCV) Network, who shares insights into ongoing conservation efforts—and how the palm oil industry can help protect biodiversity while meeting global demand sustainably.
Learn more about sustainable palm oil at www.rspo.org.
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