24/10/2025
The first time I travelled to Borneo I was amazed at the expanse of forest below me but as we got closer it became apparent it wasnt the forest I thought it was......
It was Oil Palm
The month that followed was formative for me.
Seeing the destruction first hand leaves it mark.
This piece was put together by Silverback Films and is reposted from the OpenPlanet.
🌴 Palm oil is one of the world’s most widely used vegetable oils, found in food, cosmetics, and fuel.
🌏 While plantations provide livelihoods, the large-scale conversation of land also impacts forests, wildlife habitats, and ecosystems.
🪙 Balancing economic benefits with environmental impacts remains a key challenge in palm oil production.
Storytelling can help bring these trade-offs to life, shaping our understanding of the impacts on people and nature and inspiring action towards sustainable land management.