… While the use of palm oil has been documented since ancient times, it is only in the past few decades … 2000s, palm oil had become the most heavily traded edible oil in the world. Golden Agri Resources (GAR) has been in the forefront of this palm oil boom in Indonesia. Founded in 1996 … the holding company for the family’s agribusinesses, including its Indonesian subsidiary PT SMART. The company has assembled an array of assets through the entire palm oil value …
… Palm oil is everywhere. Not only is it in the news, it is also an ingredient in roughly half of the … was placed under increased scrutiny. In addition to being used as a cooking oil, it is in our cookies, ourshampoos, and is used as a biofuel. As a versatile plant with efficient, high yields, …
… In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companiessigned an agreement to end deforestation, development of peat … to environmental concerns had their own set of questions to consider and unravel. What was the best policy for the long-term social welfare of Indonesia? How could the …
… Ines is a Fox Research Fellow at Yale University and Copenhagen BusinessSchool, where she … a contributing writer for Clean Energy Finance Forum. Previously, Ines worked at World Resources Institute, where she conducted research, designed programs, and managed projects to … agenda in Indonesia. She has also worked as an environmental engineer at a natural resources extraction company and designed sustainable infrastructure at an engineering …
… Rama has 4 years of work experience as an R&D professional with focus on sustainable technology … food systems in India and led the technical and market analysis of novel protein sources like microalgae, seaweed, fungi, etc. Before joining GFI, she was a product … food systems in India and led the technical and market analysis of novel protein sources like microalgae, seaweed, fungi, etc. Before joining GFI, she was a product …
… Allyson graduated the Master of Environmental Management program at YSE. Her focus is … Cambodia. Allyson graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.S. in Resource & Conservation Studies, and a B.A. in Political Science. She enjoys backpacking and … Cambodia. Allyson graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.S. in Resource & Conservation Studies, and a B.A. in Political Science. She enjoys backpacking and …
… Junwei (Jeff) is a 1st year Ph.D. student in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. His research interests … transport mechanisms of ion-selective membranes as well as corresponding applications in resource recovery, desalination, and water reuse. Prior to his Ph.D. study, Jeff obtained a … transport mechanisms of ion-selective membranes as well as corresponding applications in resource recovery, desalination, and water reuse. Prior to his Ph.D. study, Jeff obtained a …
… Jinsui is currently enrolled in the Master of Environmental Management program at Yale School … of biodiversity, and suitable market mechanisms and financial instruments. She reportsstories that are multi-layered, nuanced and conclude with more questions than answers. … of biodiversity, and suitable market mechanisms and financial instruments. She reportsstories that are multi-layered, nuanced and conclude with more questions than answers. …
… Rue Mapp candidly documents her personal experiences while pioneering and shifting a new visual representation of … collection with outdoor retailer REI Co-op. Her first national book titled “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” was recently released with American … collection with outdoor retailer REI Co-op. Her first national book titled “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” was recently released with American …
… Alison Thompson is a Master of Environmental Management Candidate (2024) at the Yale School of … innovative mechanisms to bridge the gap between policy and science for environmental resource management. She utilizes policy and stakeholder engagement to motivate change and … climate solutions that support their mission and benefit their communities to protect our natural resources and achieve sustainable climate solutions. Alison holds a Bachelor of …