Oil palm cultivation in the Americas review of the social, economic and environmental conditions of its expansion
In the Americas, the palm oil sector has been gaining importance in the last 20 years. Although in 2018 the region only accounted for 7.1% of global palm oil production, it is one of the largest suitable areas for oil palm cultivation. We conducted a literature review on how the sector developed and how its development influenced private and public actors in their choice among three categories of arrangements between oil palm growers and palm oil extraction units. We grouped cases reported in the literature in three categories: corporate models, contract farming, and growers’ organizations. The two latter categories emerged in response to the call for better inclusion of growers in the value chain, for local development, and for sustainable production; they now represent almost 30% of productionin the region. All the parties involved are pushing for more sustainable production. National governments intend to regulate production, and private companies are engaging in certification and fair partnerships with producers of fruit bunches. However, there are still many negative impacts onthe environment, onlocal populations, and on biodiversity. Thus, althoughtheAmericas appearto be on the way to being leaders of sustainability in the palm oil sector, challenges remain.
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In the Americas, the palm oil sector has been gaining importance in the last 20 years. Although in 2018 the region only accounted for 7.1% of global palm oil production, it is one of the largest suitable areas for oil palm cultivation. We conducted a literature review on how the sector developed and how its development influenced private and public actors in their choice among three categories of arrangements between oil palm growers and palm oil extraction units. We grouped cases reported in the literature in three categories: corporate models, contract farming, and growers’ organizations. The two latter categories emerged in response to the call for better inclusion of growers in the value chain, for local development, and for sustainable production; they now represent almost 30% of productionin the region. All the parties involved are pushing for more sustainable production. National governments intend to regulate production, and private companies are engaging in certification and fair partnerships with producers of fruit bunches. However, there are still many negative impacts onthe environment, onlocal populations, and on biodiversity. Thus, althoughtheAmericas appearto be on the way to being leaders of sustainability in the palm oil sector, challenges remain. |
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KOHA-OAI-ECOSUR:612852021-08-04T19:41:25ZOil palm cultivation in the Americas review of the social, economic and environmental conditions of its expansion Lesage, Colombine autora Cifuentes Espinosa, Jaime autor Feintrenie, Laurène autora textengIn the Americas, the palm oil sector has been gaining importance in the last 20 years. Although in 2018 the region only accounted for 7.1% of global palm oil production, it is one of the largest suitable areas for oil palm cultivation. We conducted a literature review on how the sector developed and how its development influenced private and public actors in their choice among three categories of arrangements between oil palm growers and palm oil extraction units. We grouped cases reported in the literature in three categories: corporate models, contract farming, and growers’ organizations. The two latter categories emerged in response to the call for better inclusion of growers in the value chain, for local development, and for sustainable production; they now represent almost 30% of productionin the region. All the parties involved are pushing for more sustainable production. National governments intend to regulate production, and private companies are engaging in certification and fair partnerships with producers of fruit bunches. However, there are still many negative impacts onthe environment, onlocal populations, and on biodiversity. Thus, althoughtheAmericas appearto be on the way to being leaders of sustainability in the palm oil sector, challenges remain.En Amérique, le secteur de l’huile de palme a pris de l’importance depuis 20 ans. Bien que la région ne représente, en 2018, que 7,1 % de la production mondiale, elle possède l’une des plus vastes superficies propices à la culture du palmier à huile. Cette étude repose sur une revue de la littérature centrée sur l’évolution historique du secteur et la façon dont cette évolution a influencé les acteurs privés et publics dans leur choix entre trois catégories d’arrangements entre les planteurs et les unités d’extraction d’huile. Nous avons groupé les cas présentés dans la littérature en 3 catégories: le modèle entrepreneurial, l’agriculture contractuelle et les organisations de planteursextracteurs. Ces deux dernières catégories sont apparues pour promouvoir une meilleure inclusion des producteurs dans la filière, un développement local et une durabilité de la production. Elles représentent désormais près de 30 % de la production régionale. Toutes les parties prenantes poussent à une production plus durable. Les États tentent de réguler la production et les entreprises privées s’engagent dans la certification et dans des partenariats équitables avec les producteurs de régimes. Cependant, les impacts négatifs sur l’environnement, sur les populations locales et sur la biodiversité restent nombreux. Ainsi, bien que l’Amérique semble en bonne voie pour développer le secteur de l’huile de palme de manière durable et équitable, les défis demeurent importants.In the Americas, the palm oil sector has been gaining importance in the last 20 years. Although in 2018 the region only accounted for 7.1% of global palm oil production, it is one of the largest suitable areas for oil palm cultivation. We conducted a literature review on how the sector developed and how its development influenced private and public actors in their choice among three categories of arrangements between oil palm growers and palm oil extraction units. We grouped cases reported in the literature in three categories: corporate models, contract farming, and growers’ organizations. The two latter categories emerged in response to the call for better inclusion of growers in the value chain, for local development, and for sustainable production; they now represent almost 30% of productionin the region. All the parties involved are pushing for more sustainable production. National governments intend to regulate production, and private companies are engaging in certification and fair partnerships with producers of fruit bunches. However, there are still many negative impacts onthe environment, onlocal populations, and on biodiversity. Thus, althoughtheAmericas appearto be on the way to being leaders of sustainability in the palm oil sector, challenges remain.En Amérique, le secteur de l’huile de palme a pris de l’importance depuis 20 ans. Bien que la région ne représente, en 2018, que 7,1 % de la production mondiale, elle possède l’une des plus vastes superficies propices à la culture du palmier à huile. Cette étude repose sur une revue de la littérature centrée sur l’évolution historique du secteur et la façon dont cette évolution a influencé les acteurs privés et publics dans leur choix entre trois catégories d’arrangements entre les planteurs et les unités d’extraction d’huile. Nous avons groupé les cas présentés dans la littérature en 3 catégories: le modèle entrepreneurial, l’agriculture contractuelle et les organisations de planteursextracteurs. Ces deux dernières catégories sont apparues pour promouvoir une meilleure inclusion des producteurs dans la filière, un développement local et une durabilité de la production. Elles représentent désormais près de 30 % de la production régionale. Toutes les parties prenantes poussent à une production plus durable. Les États tentent de réguler la production et les entreprises privées s’engagent dans la certification et dans des partenariats équitables avec les producteurs de régimes. Cependant, les impacts négatifs sur l’environnement, sur les populations locales et sur la biodiversité restent nombreux. Ainsi, bien que l’Amérique semble en bonne voie pour développer le secteur de l’huile de palme de manière durable et équitable, les défis demeurent importants.Elaeis guineensisAgricultura sostenibleDesarrollo económico y socialDegradación ambientalAgricultura intensivaCahiers Agricultureshttps://www.cahiersagricultures.fr/articles/cagri/pdf/2021/01/cagri200250.pdfAcceso en línea sin restricciones |