Stories from the field
Daemeter staff brings passion, knowledge and a deep sense of purpose in our work to support clients and their stakeholders in developing lasting solutions to complex problems. This section presents reports that are written by our staff and highlight the work that we do to give a glimpse into the ideas and thoughts that drive us.
The Forests Dialogue (TFD), in partnership with Daemeter Consulting, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), and the University of Palangka Raya (UNPAR), is hosting a field dialogue on Food, Fuel, Fiber and Forests (4Fs) in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, to bridge the forestry and agriculture sectors. Through the dialogue, around 25 international and 35 Indonesian […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Case studies show it is possible for palm oil firms to be profitable while curbing social conflict, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and protecting forests. But more needs to be done. Download the full report here. JAKARTA, 12 Feb 2014 – The narrative around Indonesia’s palm oil industry is usually one of destruction of […]
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The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is currently holding its annual meeting in Medan, Indonesia. Responding to the discussions on oil palm certification in the first day of the meeting, we are publishing this executive summary for a study of the same title, slated to be published and can be downloaded for free from […]
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In today’s world, there is no getting away from palm oil. It is a part of all of our lives and as such it is an extremely complex issue. Yet, the dominant narrative concerning the rise of palm oil in contemporary life has been, and still remains, over simplistic. Its proponents describe it as a […]
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Biodiversity forms the basis for food availability. This diversity of life is the stuff food is made from. Without it, there is no food. It is as simple as this. Yet economic development policies tend to ignore the pivotal role biodiversity plays in determining food security. As a result, biodiversity is being lost at a […]
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