WORLD SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL CONFERENCE 2008
The Road Ahead for Sustainable Palm Oil

The World Sustainable Palm Oil Conference is being organised in London to discuss the future of palm oil as a sustainable agricultural crop. It aims to provide an international platform for the interchange of views and sharing of knowledge and information on the production and use of sustainable palm oil. It will also enable stakeholders in the palm oil supply chain to discuss critical issues with senior government decision makers and industry leaders. More importantly, it will encourage dialogue between civil society groups, end-users and producers on the sustainability of palm oil. The conference will foster debate on the sustainability of palm oil and clarify responsible practices carried out by the palm oil industry. The views from government, the industry, end-users and civil society groups will be heard at the World Sustainable Palm Oil Conference.

With the future optimistic picture for palm oil, it is imperative that the industry undertakes measure to increase productivity and competitiveness of the industry. This is pertinent to ensure that the industry continues to maintain its dominant role from the perspective of both production as well as offering new products for the global population. While the Government has put in a number of measures, it is also important that the industry explore all the available avenues to further strengthen the palm oil industry in the country.

This one-day conference will bring together renown government and corporate leaders, strategic thinkers from esteemed corporate organisations as well as research bodies to provide a timely meeting of minds to develop a consensus on vital key actions needed to further enhance and strengthen the global palm oil industry and enhance its responsible and sustainable practices. It will feature the most respected professionals from across the industry and experts, who will share their wisdom, insight and experiences on the most pivotal issues on the palm oil industry.