The RSPO PalmGHG tool can be modified to suit specifics of different countries around the world, which creates an opportunity to test it in Cameroon. Cameroon is one of Africa’s top palm oil producers producing about 269,000 tons of palm oil in 2018 with an average growth rate of 3.5 % per year in the last decade (FAO, 2019).
How many oil palm plantations are there in Cameroon?
In Cameroon, oil palm plantations cover more than 170,000 ha of national land, including 70,000 ha of industrial plantations and 100,000 ha of village plantations.
Does Cameroon need more palm oil?
Cameroon’s current palm oil production still does not meet its current demand as about 21 % of the palm oil used is imported (FAO, 2019). The government of Cameroon’s 2030 national development plan involves increasing current palm oil production at a rate yet to be determined.
Where does Cameroon’s palm oil come from?
Most of the imported palm oil comes from Indonesia, Malaysia and Gabon. For several years, Cameroon has been faced with a dilemma: boosting productivity without jeopardizing sustainably.