Open AccessThe Environmental Impact of Palm Oil: Introduction for Students of Tasmania University, Australia
Author(s) -
Diana Chalil,
Riantri Barus,
Ester Sorta Mauli Nababan,
Pramio G. Sembiring,
- Hasanuddin,
Rudy Sofyan,
. Tulus
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of saintech transfer/journal of saintech transfer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2621-4830
pISSN - 2621-2560
DOI - 10.32734/jst.v3i2.3953
Subject(s) - palm oil , indonesian , palm , environmental impact assessment , engineering , business , geography , agricultural science , political science , environmental science , philosophy , linguistics , physics , quantum mechanics , law
Palm oil is one of the most demanded commodities globally, which has led to a significant increase in its production and raised issues regarding its environmental impact. However, many of these issues are not based on substantial evidence. To provide a proportional picture on the oil palm industry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and the Association of Indonesian Palm Oil Entrepreneurs (GAPKI) have collaborated to carry out this program. The program was conducted for seven days through classroom lectures and field trip activities, involving 14 students and two supervisors from UTAS and four USU students. Pre and post-tests were conducted to evaluate the impact of the program. The results showed changes in participants' knowledge and perception regarding the environmental, social, and economic effects of the oil palm industry. Therefore, this program could be considered an effective counter to misleading Indonesian palm oil industry issues.