Joint Statement of Indigenous Peoples, Smallholders and NGOs to IFC Consultation on Palm Oil

Indigenous peoples and NGOs urge reforms prior to World Bank re-engagement in palm oil

In response to a World Bank Group consultation on its revised strategy on palm oil, an international consortium of NGOs and indigenous peoples' organisations has urged caution. Major reforms in the way land rights are recognised and lands are allocated for planting are needed, particularly in Indonesia and Sarawak, before World Bank Group investments in the sector can contribute to poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability.Joint Statement and Discussion Note