Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week
Sustainability of Indonesian Palm Oil to meet World Need for Vegetable Oil
Republic of Indonesia
Indonesia's palm oil production exceeds 45 million tons per year, making it the world's largest producer and exporter. The Indonesian palm oil industry absorbs a large workforce and contributes foreign exchange to the country, so an effective, efficient, fair, and sustainable palm oil plantation management system is needed to support national economic development. To ensure socially, economically, and environmentally viable palm oil operations, better governance is required, not only in upstream aspects but also in developing downstream activities. This forum is to explore best practices and recommendations as well as input for upstream and downstream palm oil development in Indonesia in the hope of increasing productivity and sustainable palm oil downstream.
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Discussion
- Food tech
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track Programme
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Date of
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2025.06.10[Tue]
10:00 ～ 12:00
(Venue Open 09:30)
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- Venue
- Pavilion
- Indonesia Pavilion
Programme details
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The scope of activities includes panel discussions from resource persons, best practices from business actors, and technology benchmarking from other countries. The objectives of the business forum are (a) to increase awareness and share best practices for sustainable palm oil management, (b) to strengthen networks and collaboration between stakeholders in the palm oil sector, and (c) to encourage increased investment in the downstream palm oil industry. The targeted participants are government elements from other countries, investors/business actors in the palm oil industry, academics, NGOs/CSOs, and expo visitors.
Reports
【Reflection】
This forum, hosted by the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of Indonesia, served as a valuable opportunity to share the country’s efforts in balancing economic development with sustainability, particularly in the palm oil sector—one of Indonesia’s key industries. As one of the world’s largest producers of palm oil, Indonesia manages approximately 16 million hectares of plantations and supports employment for more than 16 million people.
The event showcased a multi-faceted approach, including government-led policy frameworks, the adoption of advanced technologies, and support measures for smallholder farmers. Of particular note were the ISPO (Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil) certification system and the SVLK (Timber Legality Verification System), both of which strengthen domestic and international trust in the country’s sustainable practices. Technologies such as satellite data, IoT, and the use of biomass energy also drew considerable interest from the audience.
In addition, the forum highlighted the importance of technological cooperation and market collaboration with Japan, fostering enhanced networking among participants. It successfully conveyed Indonesia’s achievements and forward-looking strategies to a broad audience interested in sustainable agriculture and forestry, and many attendees were seen listening attentively throughout the programme.
Overall, the forum significantly contributed to raising international awareness of Indonesia’s sustainability efforts and is expected to lead to expanded collaboration and new opportunities in the future.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
The insights and discussions shared at the forum will continue to be reflected in future policy implementation and international cooperation. The further dissemination of certification systems such as ISPO and SVLK will support the promotion of sustainable agriculture and forestry, helping to meet growing global demands for transparency and environmental responsibility, while also enhancing Indonesia’s export competitiveness.
Digital information systems—incorporating satellite data and blockchain technology—are expected to be applied more widely across plantations and among farmers, enabling efficient and highly reliable production management. Support for smallholders will also be strengthened through assistance in obtaining certifications and through technical training, allowing more producers to participate in sustainable markets.
In terms of Japan-Indonesia cooperation, ongoing dialogue is taking place in areas such as renewable energy, with discussions underway for the development of specific projects. It was also reported that the forum helped to create new connections between private sector actors and research institutions.
Building on the outcomes of the forum, Indonesia will continue to share its efforts broadly and work in partnership with a diverse range of stakeholders to shape a sustainable future for its agriculture and forestry sectors.
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Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week
Sustainability of Indonesian Palm Oil to meet World Need for Vegetable Oil
Indonesia's palm oil production exceeds 45 million tons per year, making it the world's largest producer and exporter. The Indonesian palm oil industry absorbs a large workforce and contributes foreign exchange to the country, so an effective, efficient, fair, and sustainable palm oil plantation management system is needed to support national economic development. To ensure socially, economically, and environmentally viable palm oil operations, better governance is required, not only in upstream aspects but also in developing downstream activities. This forum is to explore best practices and recommendations as well as input for upstream and downstream palm oil development in Indonesia in the hope of increasing productivity and sustainable palm oil downstream.
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2025.06.10[Tue]
10:00～12:00
(Venue Open 09:30)
- Pavilion
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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