Global Food Systems - Pal Oil case study Quiz

What percentage of palm oil produced globally is certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)?

• 10%

• 20%

• 40%

• 30%

According to the Interlaken Group, what is one of the priorities emphasized in the 'Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forestry in the Context of National Food Security' (VGGT)?

• Promotion of deforestation

• Exclusion of local communities

• Support for smallholders

• Exploitation of natural resources

What is the total number of RSPO members worldwide as of the latest data available?

• 1700

• 1600

• 1500

• 1800

According to Kraft foods, what needs to be done to enforce guidelines and address deforestation in relation to palm oil production?

• Reduce consumer awareness

• Reach broad consensus on certification standards

• Ignore certification standards

• Increase palm oil production

What is the primary impact of palm oil cultivation on local communities, as mentioned in the text?

• Improved living conditions

• Increased access to medicinal plants

• Enhanced agricultural productivity

• Loss of access to medicinal plants

What is the trend in palm oil consumption based on Figure 9?

• Gradual decrease

• Fluctuating pattern

• Sharp decline

• Steady increase

What is the top country by number of RSPO members as of 2016?

• United States

• Malaysia

• India

• China

What is the total area of sustainable palm oil production in the most recent year shown in Figure 11?

• 4000 thousand hectares

• 2250 thousand hectares

• 3000 thousand hectares

• 3600 thousand hectares

According to the text, what is one of the steps involved in the production of 'unsustainable' palm oil?

• Protecting the rainforest

• Minimizing greenhouse gas emissions

• Using sustainable farming practices

• Chainsawing or burning remaining wood

What is the impact of palm oil cultivation on the environment, as mentioned in the text?

• Increase in biodiversity

• Deforestation and release of greenhouse gas

• Promotion of sustainable land use

• Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions