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| Africa the new palm frontier: can we avoid the mistakes of the past? – event Africa the new palm frontier: can we avoid the mistakes of the past? – event | |
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| The environmental and social problems arising from the aggressive expansion of palm oil in south-east Asia have been well documented, from the allegations of forest and peatland destruction in Indonesia made against palm oil giant IOI, to reports of vulnerable migrant workers being exploited. | The environmental and social problems arising from the aggressive expansion of palm oil in south-east Asia have been well documented, from the allegations of forest and peatland destruction in Indonesia made against palm oil giant IOI, to reports of vulnerable migrant workers being exploited. |
| Less discussed are the impacts that the palm oil industry is having in Africa. While palm oil is native to west Africa, the dynamics of the continent’s relationship with the commodity are changing as foreign investors turn their attention to opportunities in countries such as Liberia and Cameroon. | Less discussed are the impacts that the palm oil industry is having in Africa. While palm oil is native to west Africa, the dynamics of the continent’s relationship with the commodity are changing as foreign investors turn their attention to opportunities in countries such as Liberia and Cameroon. |
| We’ll discuss | We’ll discuss |
| This seminar will bring together an expert panel to explore how we can best support the development of a sustainable African palm oil industry. Topics for consideration will include: | This seminar will bring together an expert panel to explore how we can best support the development of a sustainable African palm oil industry. Topics for consideration will include: |
| Our panel | Our panel |
| Chair – Eliza Anyangwe, freelance writer and commissioning editor who writes and speaks about Africa, international development and gender | Chair – Eliza Anyangwe, freelance writer and commissioning editor who writes and speaks about Africa, international development and gender |
| Abraham Baffoe, Africa regional director, Proforest | Abraham Baffoe, Africa regional director, Proforest |
| Rachel Barré, sustainable sourcing manager, L’Oréal | Rachel Barré, sustainable sourcing manager, L’Oréal |
| Tom Lomax, lawyer, strategy lead, legal and human rights programme coordinator, Forest Peoples Programme | Tom Lomax, lawyer, strategy lead, legal and human rights programme coordinator, Forest Peoples Programme |
| Christopher Stewart, head of corporate responsibility and sustainability, Olam International | Christopher Stewart, head of corporate responsibility and sustainability, Olam International |
| Event information | Event information |
| Wednesday 23 November 2016, 6pm-8.30pm (GMT) | Wednesday 23 November 2016, 6pm-8.30pm (GMT) |
| The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU | The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU |
| Registration for this event is now closed. | Registration for this event is now closed. |
| While this is a free event, please be aware that space is limited and priority will be given to individuals with relevant professional experience or research interests in global development and sustainable agriculture. | While this is a free event, please be aware that space is limited and priority will be given to individuals with relevant professional experience or research interests in global development and sustainable agriculture. |