Science in the Plantation: An Update on Wildlife Research and Conservation in Sabah’s Palm Oil Landscapes

January 18, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

Species / Focus Key Research Partner Primary Finding Industry Application Bornean Orangutan Danau Girang Field Centre (DGFC) Orangutans use plantations to travel between forest patches. Creation of “stepping stone” forest

Beyond the Lagoon: The Rise of the Integrated Anaerobic-Aerobic Bioreactor (IAAB) in Palm Oil Milling

January 17, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

For decades, the open lagoon system has been the industry standard for treating Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). However, with tightening environmental regulations and the urgent need to mitigate greenhouse

The Price of Purity: The Disproportionate Burden of RSPO Certification on Small Companies and Independent Growers

January 17, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification is widely regarded as the “license to operate” in global markets. However, while transnational corporations view certification as a standard operational cost,

Beneath the Surface: The Microbial Drivers of Nitrous Oxide and Methane Fluxes in Agricultural Soils

January 17, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

While Carbon Dioxide dominates the global climate narrative, agricultural soils are the primary theater for two other potent greenhouse gases: Nitrous Oxide and Methane. This article reviews the complex microbial

The Turbulence of Transition: Why Aviation is Pivoting to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

January 17, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

The aviation industry faces a dual crisis: the volatile economics of fossil-based Jet A-1 fuel and the existential threat of climate change regulation. As petroleum costs rise and carbon taxes

Powering the Future: Critical Lessons from Biomass-Fueled Power Plants in the Palm Oil Industry

January 17, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

The palm oil industry sits on a mountain of potential energy. With Malaysia and Indonesia accounting for over 80% of global palm oil production, the volume of biomass waste generated—specifically