Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries

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CPOPC marked a historic milestone by participating in the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG), marking its first-ever direct involvement in multilateral policy development within the CFS framework, which brings together the FAO, WFP, and IFAD.

Happy International Day of Forests! 🌳✨ Forests are more than just trees; they are the lungs of our planet, sustaining biodiversity, stabilizing our climate, and providing for millions. In CPOPC member countries, we recognize the vital role forests play alongside palm oil production. By championing responsible production and rigorous sustainability standards, we are proving that a balance between environmental protection and economic growth is possible. Together, we are cultivating a future that is green, balanced, and inclusive. 🌏💚🌴🌳🌱 #InternationalDayofForests #PalmOil #ClimateAction #ForestConservation #CPOPC

Eid Mubarak 🌙 CPOPC Secretariat extends its warmest wishes for a meaningful and joyful celebration. May this special day bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to your heart and home🙏✨

Stay Updated on the Latest Palm Oil Market Outlook The global palm oil market in 2026 is expected to remain firm, even as production growth moderates amid structural challenges, including aging trees, rising labour costs, and land-related disruptions. Meanwhile, robust imports from India in early 2026 have supported demand resilience, despite the continued softening of the EU market. Prices are therefore forecast to stay strong at USD 900–1,100 per tonne. Discover the full insights in the infographic. Palm Oil Market Outlook – February 2026 🔒 Exclusive to CPOPC Member Countries

Pakistan’s demand for palm oil continues to grow, projected to exceed 5 million tonnes before 2030. As one of the key edible oils supporting food security, SMEs, and household affordability, ensuring stable and sustainable supply is more important than imposing restrictions that may disrupt supply chains and escalate prices. In an interview with Business Recorder, CPOPC Secretary General Izzana Salleh highlighted how predictable trade policies, stronger collaboration between producing and consuming countries, and recognition of sustainability standards can help secure Pakistan’s food security in the future. Through facilitating structured dialogue, countering misinformation with credible evidence, and building mutual understanding, CPOPC aims to strengthen cooperation and ensure that sustainability, stable supply, and affordable food prices move forward together. Read more: epaper.brecorder.com/2026/03/03/3-p…

Women are essential to the palm oil sector as workers, farmers, entrepreneurs, caregivers, and community leaders. This International Women’s Day, CPOPC spotlights examples from member countries that show how support for women can take many forms: safer workplaces, stronger rights awareness, new income opportunities, practical skills, healthcare access, and leadership development. These actions demonstrate that empowering women is not only the right thing to do but also a meaningful way to strengthen families, build more resilient communities, and support more inclusive growth across the palm oil value chain. #InternationalWomensDay2026 #IWD2026

On 3 March each year, we celebrate #WorldWildlifeDay Wildlife is more than just animals in the forest. It includes plants, ecosystems, and all living species on land that sustain life on Earth and form the foundation of biodiversity-based resources that meet human needs, from food and fuel to medicines, housing, and clothing. Protecting wildlife means protecting our shared future. One example of this commitment was when CPOPC, together with #YEAs, had the opportunity to visit Salat Island, where firsthand insights were gained into the sustainable efforts within the oil palm industry and the importance of environmental conservation. At Salat Island, orangutan conservation initiatives are jointly managed by an oil palm company (PT. SMSS) and NGO (BOS Foundation), demonstrating how collaboration can contribute to wildlife protection and habitat preservation. On this World Wildlife Day, let us continue to promote solutions where development and conservation move forward together.🦧🐘🐅🦒🦅🐋🌳🌴🤝🏻✨ #WorldWildlifeDay #Biodiversity

During the third day of the 13th ESCAP Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development in Bangkok, the Deputy Secretary General of CPOPC contributed to the Round Table Discussion on SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). Participating in Group 1 on “Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization,” CPOPC highlighted practical and implementable levers from the palm oil sector to advance inclusive value-chain integration, including aggregation models and cooperative mechanisms that enable smallholder participation in formal supply chains. CPOPC emphasized that such approaches strengthen distributional outcomes, enhance productivity, and support inclusive industrial upgrading, thereby accelerating progress towards SDG 9. The agro-industrial model was presented as a policy-relevant recommendation to advance SDG 9 implementation in the Asia-Pacific region.

CPOPC’s Director of Sustainability and Smallholders, Mr. Antonius Yudi Triantoro, joined the Training for Responsible Agricultural Chain Young Experts (TRACE) to introduce the Global Framework of Principles for Sustainable Palm Oil (GFP-SPO). During the session, CPOPC highlighted the GFP-SPO as a key reference in advancing sustainability across producing countries and the importance of stronger regional and international cooperation, positioning CPOPC as a platform for dialogue, policy coordination, and collective advocacy. CPOPC emphasized that sustainability must rest on a shared understanding between producing and consuming countries. Balanced and mutually agreed approaches are essential to avoid policy fragmentation that may disrupt trade and impact global food security. CPOPC remains committed to bridging perspectives, fostering inclusive dialogue, and advancing practical pathways toward resilient and sustainable agricultural value chains. 🌴🤝 TRACE is a program training led by the @PerekonomianRI of Indonesia aimed at equipping young professionals with knowledge on responsible and sustainable agricultural value chains. It was supported by the UNDP–UK FCDO FAST Project, and organized by Coexist Academy and Aman Terra.

The Deputy Secretary General of CPOPC, Dr. Musdalifah Machmud delivered an intervention during the SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) roundtable discussion at the 13th ESCAP Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD), in Bangkok🇹🇭 CPOPC highlighted how agro-industrial bioenergy, including palm biomass and biogas, can deliver dispatchable renewable power, strengthening grid stability and improving energy access, especially in rural areas. The message was clear: scalable renewable solutions can happen when strong government policy frameworks meet private sector innovation, turning commitment into real action and impact and accelerating progress toward #SDG7. #APFSD #SDG7 #SustainableEnergy #Bioenergy #CPOPC #EnergyTransition

The CPOPC mission to Africa to Abuja, where Nigeria’s discussions with CPOPC focused on both membership transition and the urgent economics of domestic production. Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar said the country’s status transition should be advanced promptly, while Agriculture and Food Security Minister Abubakar Kyari drew attention to the country’s estimated US$600 million annual palm oil import bill. He said stronger cooperation with CPOPC member countries could help Nigeria access climate-smart and resilient seed varieties needed to raise output, while better yields, stronger smallholder support and deeper private-sector participation could help reduce import dependence, create rural jobs and expand agro-processing. CPOPC Secretary-General, Mdm. Izzana Salleh emphasized that the mission reflects the true spirit of meaningful South–South cooperation, sharing practical solutions and expertise to strengthen food security, together. 🤝🌴🇳🇬

Strengthening South–South cooperation 🌍🌿 On the sidelines of the GTSIC-2026 in Accra, Ghana, CPOPC Secretary-General Mdm. Izzana Salleh led a delegation to have discussions with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, focused on Ghana’s transition from observer status to full membership in CPOPC. The talks reflected the Ghanaian government’s broader effort to place palm oil at the centre of economic planning, with the 2026 Budget launching the new national policy on Integrated Oil Palm Development (2026–2032), including targets to develop 100,000 hectares of new plantations and create 250,000 jobs across the value chain. DM Quayson signalled support for accelerating the membership process, with both sides sharing the objective of pursuing full membership endorsement at the next CPOPC Senior Officials Meeting.

Dr. Chandran Gunalan, Director of Strategy and Policy, represented CPOPC at The ASEAN Sarawak Business & Economic Forum (ASBEF) 2026 (#ASBEF2026) in Sarawak. During Plenary Session 4 on Agricultural Modernisation, Commodities, and Food Security, the discussion positioned agriculture as a driver of productivity and competitiveness, highlighting technology adoption, mechanisation, sustainability standards, and resilience amid climate and supply chain pressures. Bringing together diverse perspectives, the panellists underscored the evolving sustainability certification requirements in the palm oil industry and how automation and mechanisation are transforming the sector to remain competitive, efficient, and future-ready. #CPOPC #PalmOil #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #ASBEF2026

The 4th Sustainable Vegetable Oils Conference #SVOC is Coming!⏱️ After making waves in Bali🇮🇩, Mumbai🇮🇳, and Rotterdam🇳🇱🇪🇺, we’re heading to our next destination: Nanning🇨🇳 this September 2026! Under the theme “Sustainability Alignment, Resilient Value Chains,” the conference will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and development partners to exchange perspectives and advance constructive dialogue on sustainability, market dynamics, and cooperation across the vegetable oils sector. Be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow’s vegetable oil sector. CPOPC warmly invites stakeholders from across regions to participate in this important dialogue🌏

“CPOPC stands ready to engage Ghana through structured South–South cooperation, sharing institutional experience, smallholder integration models, regulatory approaches, and market development strategies aligned with Ghana’s sovereign priorities.” Madam Izzana Salleh led the CPOPC delegation at the Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit & Expo (GTSIC 2026) in Accra, Ghana. During the Opening Ceremony, the Secretary-General delivered remarks attended H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, and other distinguished leaders. 🌴🇬🇭 Given Ghana’s leadership in West Africa and its ambition to build a competitive and sustainable palm oil industry, there is clear strategic alignment to deepen the partnership with CPOPC as a global platform for palm oil producing countries to shape a coordinated voice. One that protects farmer livelihoods, advances food security, and ensures balanced, development-oriented sustainability frameworks.

Deepening & Strengthening Ghana–CPOPC Cooperation🤝 The CPOPC delegation, led by Secretary-General Mdm. Izzana Salleh, held a productive discussion with Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, on the progress of Ghana’s engagements with CPOPC strated from 2020. Deputy Minister Ampem expressed his support on Ghana’s collaboration with CPOPC, noting the government's strong commitment and attention to the oil palm sector. The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Finance, is currently developing the National Policy on Integrated Oil Palm Development (2026–2032) — supported by oil palm development financing window. A clear signal that Ghana is ready to elevate its oil palm sector through strategic policy, financing, and multilateral cooperation. #CPOPC #Ghana #PalmOil #SouthSouthCooperation #SustainableDevelopment #OilPalm

🌴 From West Africa to Southeast Asia — and Back Again? At the Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit & Exhibition (GTCIS-2026), CPOPC Secretary-General Izzana Salleh shared insights from Indonesia and Malaysia's experiences on building a competitive and integrated palm oil supply chain. During her presentation, Madam Izzana connected the insights to Ghana’s bold National Policy on Integrated Oil Palm Development (2026–2032). The event affirmed that Ghana’s “red gold” has the potential to become a powerhouse of jobs, industry, and foreign exchange if built on integration, productivity, and inclusion. To achieve this vision, CPOPC stands ready by facilitating South–South knowledge exchange, productivity-driven models, certification expertise, and realistic engagement with global markets. The slide deck presented at GTSIC-2026 is available here: cpopc.net/presentations/…

New Year. New Energy. Prosperity that grows in harmony with people and the planet🌴🧧 Wishing you a blessed year filled with resilience and sustainable growth. Happy Chinese New Year!