Tunas Karya Mandiri Independent Farmers Earn RSPO Certification: Proof of Their Commitment to Sustainability

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On March 28, 2024, 126 farmers from the Tani Swadaya Tunas Karya Mandiri group—a farmer group supported by Widya Erti Indonesia in Riau’s Indragiri Hulu district—had every reason to be proud. On March 28, 2024, they successfully obtained RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certification, a global standard for sustainable palm oil production. This achievement is the result of hard work and commitment…

Widya Erti Indonesia and the University of Riau Officially Launch a Partnership: A New Bridge for Village Development Through Best Practices and Field Research

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  February 22, 2024, Batam – In a significant step toward strengthening education, research, and community service, Widya Erti Indonesia (WEI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Riau. This Memorandum of Understanding opens up extensive opportunities for students, graduates, and academics to engage directly in fieldwork, research, and community service activities, while also enriching…

2023 Indragiri Hilir Farmers’ Gathering: Building a Sustainable Future for the Oil Palm Industry Through Oil Palm Field Schools

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Indragiri Hilir, December 20, 2023 – Following the successful Farmers’ Gathering in Indragiri Hulu on December 12, 2023, it is now Indragiri Hilir’s turn to host a similar event. To strengthen sustainable oil palm farming practices, the 2023 Indragiri Hilir Farmers’ Day was held in Petalongan Village, Indragiri Hilir, on December 20, 2023. This event served as…

Farmers’ Gathering Held in Indragiri Hulu; Farmers Fight for Land Titles to Support Sustainable Palm Oil Operations

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Indragiri Hulu, December 12, 2023 – The 2023 Farmer Field Day, held in Indragiri Hulu Regency, marked an important step in promoting sustainable smallholder oil palm farming. At the event, organized through a partnership between Widya Erti Indonesia (WEI) and Unilever, farmers gathered from the subdistricts of Batang Gansal, Seberida, Rengat Barat, Batang Cenaku,…

Widya Erti Indonesia and Unilever Strengthen the International Network of Independent Farmers at the RSPO Event

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Jakarta, November 19, 2023 – Independent smallholder oil palm farmer groups from Indragiri Hulu and Indragiri Hilir Regencies—namely Karya Serumpun, Tunas Karna Mandiri, and ASAGRI—participated in the Smallholder Linking and Learning event organized by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) at Century Park Sudirman in Jakarta. These farmer groups, mentored by Widya Erti Indonesia and Unilever…

Toward a Green Future Through Field Schools with Palm Oil Farmers in Ketapang and Widya Erti Indonesia

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Ketapang, West Kalimantan (Oct. 23) – The Oil Palm Field School Program, a proactive step toward a fair and sustainable oil palm industry, was officially launched in Ketapang, West Kalimantan. The collaboration between Widya Erti Indonesia (WEI) and Goodhope demonstrates a shared commitment to driving positive change in the palm oil industry through education and training in sustainable farming practices for farmers…

Development of Basic Economic, Social, and Cultural Data in 14 Villages in the Rimba Raya Conservation Concession Area

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Period: 2022–2023 Location: Seruyan, Central Kalimantan Partner: Rimba Raya Conservation Description: A basic assessment study of the social, economic, and cultural characteristics of the communities living near the concession area. This study updates data from a previous project conducted by Rimba Raya Conservation and World Education