Educational Resources
Educational Resources
Efeca and the members of the Communications Working Group recognise the crucial role that education can play in developing awareness of the importance of sustainable production of palm oil. A greater level of understanding of the issues surrounding palm oil can help to catalyse demand for sustainable production that benefits both people and the environment.
Below are some examples of tools and information sources designed for educational purposes.
Chester Zoo, as the leader of the campaign to make Chester the world’s first Sustainable Palm Oil City, hosts an accessible and varied online learning resource platform. Its tools and features include:
- Posters and infographics on palm oil history, facts and supply chains
- Educational activities and videos for students, such as a sustainable palm oil shopping list and an informative rap music video
- Resources for teachers, for example the Sustainable Palm Oil Challenge Teacher’s Pack which covers all aspects of the school curriculum
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:
- An educational booklet about palm oil and sustainability
- A palm oil supply chain activity
- A downloadable colouring book featuring wildlife from oil palm producing countries
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:
- A web page about palm oil and the importance of its sustainable production
- The Food for Thought pack – aimed at teachers of 7 – 11 year olds, this is designed to help introduce pupils to the issues of food and sustainability, including those surrounding palm oil production
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, which provides free e-learning modules about palm oil
- Infographics such as the Palm Oil Story and Say Yes to Sustainable Palm Oil
- Information about the Sustainable Palm Oil Choice (SPOC) – a movement for 100% certified sustainable palm oil in Europe aiming to increase market acceptance
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 and their work in this area in countries such as Indonesia and Cameroon
- Links to ZSL’s Sustainability Policy Transparency Toolkit (SPOTT) which assesses companies on their public commitments to environmental and social best practice
