Publications

Exploring the future of vegetable oils : Oil crop implications - fats, forests, forecasts, and futures

Meijaard, Erik; Virah-Sawmy, M.; Newing, H.S.; Ingram, V.J.; Holle, M.J.M.; Pasmans, T.; Omar, S.; van de Hombergh, H.; Unus, N.; Forsch, A.; Ferraz de Arruda, H.; Allen, J.; Tsagarakis, K.; Chidozie Ogwu, M.; Diaz Ismael, A.A.; Hance, J.; Moreno, Y.; O'Keeffe, Sinead; Wich, S.; Sheil, Douglas

Summary

The report emphasises the importance of respecting the rights of and supporting smallholder and local oil production systems due to their positive socio-economic outcomes and contribution to food security. The report acknowledges that within each vegetable oil system, there are both good and bad actors and outcomes, and urges for a nuanced perspective. A systemic approach is recommended to effectively address various challenges. The intended audience of this report includes governments, traders, farmers associations, and processors, who all play a crucial role in the realisation of sustainable oil systems.