The silver lining in Europe’s deforestation law delay: A chance to build fairer supply chains
- Written by Douglas Sheil, Professor, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management, Wageningen University
When you reach for a “palm-oil-free” label at the supermarket, you likely feel you’re doing your part to save orangutans and protect biodiversity. However, the reality behind that label is more complex than it appears.
Our work with the IUCN Oil Crop Task Force reveals that replacing palm oil with alternatives actually increases...
