RT2 a Resounding Success!! 

The 2nd Roundtable Meeting (RT2) on Sustainable Palm Oil held on 5th and 6th October, 2004 in Jakarta, Indonesia was a tremendous success! The meeting attracted the participation of about 300 people  from 17 countries representing various stakeholders along the palm oil supply chain, particularly producers and NGOs. RT2 was officially opened by H.E. Prof Dr Ir Bungaran Saragih, Minister of Agriculture, Republic of Indonesia. In concluding his keynote address, the Hon Minister made a special request to the Organizers of RT2 to “...discuss steps towards the development of a protocol for good agricultural practice in the oil industry. I understand this is not an easy task. But I am optimistic the participants of this Roundtable are highly competent for such an important task..."

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The following images provide an impression of RT2 and related events:

The Hon Minister of Agriculture, H E Prof Dr Ir Bungaran Saragih, striking the gong, declaring the opening of RT2
 

Presentation of a token of appreciation to the Hon Minister of Agriculture by Mr Jan Kees Vis, President of RSPO
 

Participants signing up for RT2 break-out group work sessions
 

Group discussion on the Technical Component of the draft Criteria
 

Presentation of the results of group work on criteria development
 

A relaxing dinner reception after a hard day's work by the CWG
 

RT2 Proceedings

NOTE: All downloadable files below are in Adobe PDF format

 

 

CD-version

NOTE: We are in the process of compiling a CD-version of the proceedings from RT2 for the benefit of stakeholders with limited internet access. If you are interested in receiving a copy of this CD, please contact us with your request by email or telephone +60 (3) 6411 8803.

 

Online version

Time

Activity

4 October 2004 (Monday)

 

0900-1730

 

1400

1400

 

Criteria Working Group (CWG) meeting - Download minutes [177 KB]

 

RT2 Exhibition commences

Registration begins

 

 

1930

Dinner for CWG members

 

5 October 2004 (Tuesday)

0730-1700

Registration

 

0930-1030

Opening Session - Chairman: Dr Delima Hasri Azahari, IPOC - Download speech [12 KB]

 

Welcome addresses:

by Mr Derom Bangun, Chairman, RT2 Steering Committee - Download speech [15 KB]

by Mr Jan Kees Vis, President, RSPO - Download speech [22 KB]

 

 

Opening Address by Hon Minister of Agriculture, Indonesia

Download Minister's speech [17 KB]

 

 

1030-1100

Coffee break

 

1100-1300

Session 1: Developments since RT1 - Chairman: Dr Matthias Diemer, WWF

 

 

Developments in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)

by Mr Jan Kees Vis, RSPO

Download presentation [225 KB]

 

 

Presentation of the Framework for Drafting Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil

by Dr Ruth Nussbaum and Dr Steve Jennings, ProForest

Download presentation [251 KB]

 

 

Plenary discussion - Download notes from discussions [19 KB]

 

 

1300-1400

Lunch

 

1400-1715

Session II: Development of Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil - Chairman: Mr CH Teoh, RSPO

 

1400-1500

Overview on the approach for Session II group work

by Mr CH Teoh, RSPO - Download presentation [44 KB]

 

 

Breakout Group Work: Discussion on the components of the Criteria

 

 

Coffee break

 

 

Plenary Session: Presentation of Group work results and recommendations for CWG and Looking ahead on the implementation of the criteria for sustainable palm oil

 

1. Legal & technical - Download presentation [57 KB]

2. Environmental - Download presentation [14 KB]

3. Social component - Download paper [24 KB]

4. Plantation establishment - Download presentation [15 KB]

5. Supply chain - Download presentation [11 KB]

 

 

Plenary discussion - Download notes from discussions [35 KB]

 

 

1900

Cocktail reception / Official RT2 dinner and cultural show

 

6 October 2004 (Wednesday)

0845-1300

 

 

Session III: Projects and Activities on Sustainable Palm Oil

Chairman: Mr Maluri Gultom, GAPKI

 

0845-1015

Plenary Session: Updates on on-going projects/activities

 

 

1. Impact Assessment on Oil Palm Development (Indonesia) by Dr Asril Darussamin, IPOC /

     Mr Fitrian Ardiansyah, WWF-Indonesia

Download presentation [319 KB] / paper [641 KB]

 

2. MPOA's Endeavours in Promoting Sustainable Palm Oil Since RT1by Ms Amintha Perera, MPOA

Download presentation [528 KB] / paper [107 KB]

 

3. Curbing the Loss of Biodiversity - Update on WWF's Forest Conversion Initiative

     by Dr Matthias Diemer, WWF Switzerland

Download presentation [470 KB] / paper [35 KB]

 

4. An example of Conflict Resolution Efforts in Indonesia by Mr Rudy Lumuru, Sawit Watch

Download presentation [103 KB]

 

5. Paper Presentation to Second Roundtable Meeting on Sustainable Palm Oil

     by Friends of the Earth EWNI *

Download paper [47 KB]

 

6. Proposed development of training in BMPs for smallholders producing oil palm in Sumatra

     by International Finance Corporation (IFC) *

Download paper [39 KB]

 

* NOTE: Paper submitted to RSPO but not presented during RT2

 

 

Plenary discussion - Download notes from discussions [20 KB]

 

 

1015-1030

 

Coffee break

 

1030-1130

Overview on the approach for Session III group work

by Mr CH Teoh, RSPO - Download presentation [30 KB]

 

 

Breakout Group Work: Discussion of new projects / magnification of existing projects and identification of partners

 

 

Group 1: Better Management Practices (BMPs) - Plantations

 

1. Guidelines to Better Management Practices by MPOA

Download presentation [392 KB] / paper [48 KB]

 

2. Increasing Productivity with Smart Alternatives (IPSA) by Bayer CropScience

Download presentation [2.2 MB] / paper [78 KB]

 

3. To develop a sustainable weed management programme in oil palm by Syngenta

Download presentation [83 KB] / paper [24 KB]

 

 

Group 2: Better Management Practices (BMPs) - Smallholders

 

1. Collective gains and sustainable palm oil through smallholder production by IIED

Download presentation [24 KB] / paper [28 KB]

 

2. Introductory oil palm IPM discovery learning manual by CABI

Download presentation [2.6 MB] / paper [43 KB]

 

3. Leaf miner management - GOPDC/Unilever Ghana

Download presentation [353 KB] / paper [29 KB]

 

 

Group 3: Plantation Development

 

1. Use of key biodiversity area definition to support risk assessment by Conservation International

Download presentation [490 KB] / paper [45 KB]

 

2. Investigating indicators for sustainable palm oil by CABI

Download presentation [2.1 MB] / paper [33 KB]

 

3. Reducing impact and enhancing sustainable management of oil palm in Peatlands

     by Global Environment Centre

Download presentation [211 KB] / paper [30 KB]

 

4. Options for oil palm improving the environment by Wageningen University & Research Center

Download presentation [298 KB]

 

 

Group 4: Supply Chain / Investments

 

1. Book and Claim - Supply Chain Project by Aarhus United - Download presentation [24 KB]

 

2. Economic impacts of plantation development on smallholders by IPOC

Download paper [25 KB]

 

3. Implementation of bank risk assessment policies for the Indonesian oil palm and timber

     plantations sectors by WWF-Indonesia

Download paper [28 KB]

 

 

Projects submitted to RSPO but not presented during RT2

 

1. Sustainable oil palm development for Papua New Guinea by CELCOR

Download paper [34 KB]

 

2. Chain of custody system for palm oil by Soil Association - Download paper [118 KB]

 

 

 

Plenary Session: Presentation of Group work results and recommendations for RSPO

 

1. Group 1: BMPs - Plantations - Download presentation [11 KB]

2. Group 2: BMPs - Smallholders - Download presentation [21 KB]

3. Group 3: Plantation Development - Download presentation [13 KB]

4. Group 4: Supply Chain / Investments - Download presentation [13 KB]

 

 

Plenary discussion - Download notes from discussions [20 KB]

 

 

1300-1400

Lunch

 

1400-1530

Session IV: Conclusion and Looking Ahead

Chairman: Mr Jan Kees Vis, RSPO

 

 

Summary of results of RT2

by Mr CH Teoh, RSPO - Download presentation [145 KB] / paper [52 KB]

 

 

Update on the development of the Roundtable on Sustainable Soy

by Mr Jan Kees Vis, Unilever - Download presentation [37 KB]

 

 

Recommendations on follow-up actions

Download notes from discussions [15 KB]

 

Closing address

by Dr Rosediana Suharto, Chairman of RT2 Organizing Committee - Download speech [10 KB]

 

 
 

Acknowledgements

The Organizers of the 2nd Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) would like to record their sincere appreciation and gratitude to all participants and everyone who have contributed towards the success of the RT2 meeting. In particular, they would like to thank the following:

  • H.E. Prof Dr Bungaran Saragih, Minister of Agriculture, Republic of Indonesia

  • Dr Delima Hasri Azahari, Director-General, Directorate General of Processing & Marketing of Agricultural Products, Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia

  • Dr Rosediana Suharto, Chairman-in-Charge, IPOC and staff of the Indonesian Palm Oil Commission (IPOC)

  • Sponsors

  • Exhibitors

  • Chairmen, Moderators and Rapporteurs of plenary and break-out sessions

  • Speakers and proposers of projects

  • Members of the Criteria Working Group (CWG) and the sponsors of the project, HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad and Doen Foundation, Netherlands

  • ProForest, UK

  • BothENDS, Netherlands

  • Management and staff of the Grand Hyatt Jakarta

  • Print and electronic media in Indonesia

RT2 Sponsors

  • Sinar Mas

  • Lonsum (PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia Tbk)

  • Makin Group

  • PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk

  • Mahkota

  • Duta Palma Nusantara

  • Minamas

  • Musim Mas Group

  • Asian Agri

  • Sucofindo

  • Agri Cinal

  • Rea Kaltim

  • Liman Agro

  • Incasi Raya

  • PT Perkebunan Minanga Ogan

  • Widya Corporation (PT Unggul Widya Teknologilestari)

  • Permata Hijau Group

  • PT SMART Tbk

  • PT Socfin-Indonesia

  • PT Sentana Adidaya Pratama (PT SADP) Group

Other downloads

 

Download RT2 Press Statement [19 KB]

 

Download official RT2 Announcement + Registration form [72 KB]

 

Download invitation letter to RT2 [22 KB]

 

Download directory of RT2 exhibitors [19 KB]

 

 

RT2 Session III - Projects and Activities on Sustainable Palm Oil (6 October 2004)

 

Download presentation papers:

Paper Title

Presenter

Download

1

Curbing the loss of diversity - Update of WWF's Forest Conversion Initiative

WWF

[35 KB]

2

MPOA's Endeavours in Promoting Sustainable Palm Oil since RT1

MPOA - Malaysian Palm Oil Association

[107 KB]

3

Friends of the Earth Presentation

Friends of the Earth EWNI

[47 KB]

4

Impact Assessment on Oil Palm Development

IPOC - Indonesian Palm Oil Commission & WWF-Indonesia

[641 KB]

5

An Example of Conflict Resolution Efforts in Indonesia: Sawit Watch

Sawit Watch

[257 KB]

6

Proposed development of training in BMPs for smallholders producing oil palm in Sumatra

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

[39 KB]

 

Download project proposals:

Project Title

Proposer

Download

1

Introductory Oil Palm IPM Discovery Learning Manual

CAB International

[43 KB]

2

Investigating Indicators of Sustainable Palm Oil Production to Protect and Enhance Biodiversity in Oil Palm Agro-Ecosystems

CAB International

[33 KB]

3

Increasing Productivity with Smart Alternatives (IPSA)

Bayer CropScience

[78 KB]

4

Collective Gains and Sustainable Palm Oil Through Smallholder Production

IIED - International Institute for Environment and Development

[28 KB]

5

Leaf Miner Management

Unilever & GOPDC (Ghana)

[29 KB]

6

To develop a sustainable weed management programme in oil palm plantations by applying ‘soft’ weed conservation programme and adopting good safe work practices for herbicide usage

Syngenta

[24 KB]

7

The Use of Key Biodiversity Area Definition to Support Risk Assessment within the Oil Palm Sector in Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and Peninsular Malaysia

Conservation International

[45 KB]

8

Economic Impacts of Plantation Development on Smallholders

IPOC - Indonesian Palm Oil Commission

[25 KB]

9

Guidelines to Better Management Practices (BMPs)

MPOA - Malaysian Palm Oil Association

[48 KB]

10

Implementation of bank risk assessment policies for the Indonesian oil palm and timber plantation sectors

WWF

[28 KB]

11

Reducing Impact and Enhancing Sustainable Management of Oil Palm in Peatlands

Global Environment Centre

[30 KB]

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