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.
Recorded video available
Discussion
- Food tech
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
|---|---|
| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
-
Track Programme
-
Time and
Date of
the event -
-
2025.06.10[Tue]
10:00 ～ 12:00
(Venue Open 09:30)
-
- Venue
- Pavilion
- Indonesia Pavilion
Programme details
*Subtitles: Choose “Subtitles/CC” in the “Settings” (gear
icon) at the bottom right of the YouTube video.
*Subtitles may not show with multiple languages or overlapping
audio.
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.
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.
-
2025.06.10[Tue]
10:00～12:00
(Venue Open 09:30)
- Pavilion
OTHER PROGRAM
Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week
