Research Library

An impact analysis of RSPO certification on Borneo forest cover and orangutan populations.

The research evaluates whether RSPO certification is beneficial to orangutans, at a macro level (throughout Borneo) and micro level through fine-scale analysis within well-renowned region for orang utan (Kinabatangan, Sabah).

Cost and benefit analysis of RSPO certification (Case study in PT BCA oil palm plantation in Papua).

The analysis was done to identify monetary benefit and cost with the existing operating scenario of the company, or if the company is registered as the RSPO member.

Effect of oil palm sustainability certification on deforestation and fire in Indonesia.

Research done to determine the impact of RSPO certification on deforestation, peatland development and fire activity in Indonesia from 2001 to 2015.

Managing fire risk during drought: The influence of certification and El Ninõ on fire-driven forest conversion for oil palm in Southeast Asia.

This research has three main objectives to determine the following: (i) the fraction of forest and peat forest conversion for oil palm that involves fire, (ii) if certification alters fire use for forest conversion or the frequency of management or accidental fires in plantation areas, and (ii) if certified plantations have fewer satellite fire detections compared to non-certified plantations and surrounding lands, during El Niño years.

The impact of RSPO membership on avoiding biodiversity losses in oil palm landscapes. A science-for-policy brief by the SEnSOR programme.

This study investigates the impact of RSPO membership on avoiding biodiversity losses, by looking at the role of High Conservation Value areas (HCVs).

The impact of RSPO on Dutch palm oil policy and regulation.

This study analyses the impact of RSPO on Dutch palm oil policy and regulation, as well on ways to explain the determined impacts.

Assessing the potential additionality of certification by the RTRS and RSPO.

Research examined the potential additionality of RTRS and RSPO in mitigating conversion of native vegetation in cropland.

Assessment of the guidance and recommendations for soil erosion control set out within the RSPO P&C.

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Costs and benefits of RSPO certification for independent smallholders: A science-for-policy paper for the RSPO.

Study done to assess the monetary costs and benefits of smallholder RSPO certification.

Effectiveness of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) for reducing fires on oil palm concessions in Indonesia from 2012 to 2015.

The study aimed at comparing the density of fire detections, fire ignitions, or ‘escaped’ fires between certified and non-certified concessions, and if the pattern changed with increasing likelihood of fires in concessions located on peatland and in dry years.