RSPO chief: Breaking the link between palm oil and deforestation

RSPO's outgoing CEO Datuk Darrel Webber says that most of its members are compliant in sustainable planting practices but the government needs to look into factors beyond control of plantation companies to fight the haze problem. This also dovetails into the imminent dangers of climate change which need inter-governmental action.

On a recent hiking expedition with my son, my paternal instincts kicked in as I saw him about to cross under a beautiful, but dead tree, hanging delicately above the forest floor, looking as if it may come crashing down at any time.

RSPO secretary general Darrel Webber speaks to Eco-Business in an exclusive interview on the industry group's plans to engage its diverse membership to strengthen its certification and make sustainable palm oil a global norm.