Educational Resources
At Efeca, alongside the members of the Communications Working Group, we recognise the vital role that education plays in raising awareness about the importance of sustainable palm oil production. A deeper understanding of the issues surrounding palm oil can stimulate demand for sustainable production that benefits both people and the environment.
Below are examples of tools and information sources designed for educational purposes
Chester Zoo
Leading the campaign in making Chester the world’s first Sustainable Palm Oil City, Chester Zoo hosts an accessible and varied online learning resource platform. Its tools and features include:
Posters and Infographics
Covering palm oil history, facts, and supply chains.
Educational Activities and Videos for Students
Including a sustainable palm oil shopping list and an informative rap music video.
Resources for Teachers
Such as the Sustainable Palm Oil Challenge Teacher’s Pack, which covers all aspects of the school curriculum.
View Chester Zoo’s Sustainable Palm Oil City webpage
Access their Online Learning Resource Platform
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is a not-for-profit that unites stakeholders from the global palm oil industry to develop and implement global standards for sustainable palm oil. The RSPO Sustainable Palm Oil Toolkit for Kids includes:
- Educational Booklet
- Palm Oil Supply Chain Activity
- Downloadable Colouring Book
Visit the RSPO Sustainable Palm Oil Toolkit for Kids
World Wide Fund for Nature
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is a global non-governmental organisation working to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and nature. Through its website and school resources platform, WWF offers resources such as:
Web Page about Palm Oil
Highlighting the importance of sustainable production.
Food for Thought Pack
Aimed at teachers of 7-11-year-olds, designed to introduce pupils to issues of food and sustainability, including palm oil production.
European Palm Oil Alliance
The European Palm Oil Alliance (EPOA) is a business initiative of palm oil refiners and producers pushing for sustainable palm oil market transformation. EPOA resources include:
The EPOA Academy
Providing free e-learning modules about palm oil
Infographics
The Palm Oil Story and Say Yes to Sustainable Palm Oil
Information on the Sustainable Palm Oil Choice (SPOC)
A movement for 100% certified sustainable palm oil in Europe aiming to increase market acceptance
Zoological Society of London
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is a charity devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. Visit their website for:
Information on the Importance of Sustainable Palm Oil
Detailing their work in countries such as Indonesia and Cameroon.
- View the Importance of Sustainable Palm Oil
- View their work in Indonesia
- View their work in Cameroon
ZSL’s Sustainability Policy Transparency Toolkit (SPOTT)
Assesses companies on their public commitments to environmental and social best practices.
