Will 20 million hectares of oil palm plantations be established in Africa?
20 million hectares of new oil palm plantations could be established in west and central Africa over the next decade. We’re together with the Cameroon government and industry to promote sustainable palm oil and protect biodiversity.
Can Cameroon develop a sustainable palm oil industry?
We are working to demonstrate that Cameroon, one of the most biodiverse countries in Africa and a new frontier for oil palm expansion, can develop a sustainable palm oil industry, avoiding negative environmental impacts.
Could new oil palm plantations be established in Cameroon?
Up to 20 million hectares of new oil palm plantations could be established in this region over the next decade. In Cameroon¡¯s forested zone alone, over 1 million hectares is now being targeted by oil palm companies. This cultivation would generate much-needed development in Africa and increase global food supplies.
Why do we work in Cameroon?
We work in Cameroon to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable palm oil production in Africa, and to ensure that the expansion of the industry does not result in the destruction of primary and high conservation value forests and their associated wildlife, and secures local community and indigenous people¡¯s livelihoods.