Palm oil lobby contesting World Bank intiatives in SE Asia
The debate between Environmental organisations, biofuel companies and World Bank on proper management of environmental initiatives
| Ongoing conflict? | no |
| Conflict type | Bioenergy governance conflicts |
| Resources | solid wood |
| Issues | cultural, 1 social, 2 ecological, 3 economical |
| Keywords | palm oil, biofuel, Malaysia |
| References | http://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/palm-oil-lobby-fights-world-banks-environmental-initiatives-in-indonesia-malaysia.html |
| Start date | 2011 |
| End date | 2011 |
| Reason(s) for conflict | Differences in opinions on the management of sustainability of biofuel production |
| Intensity | public debate |
| What are the stakeholders' conflicting values or interests | Debate between ENGOs who are supporting the livelihoods of local people and companies working in palm oil business with high lobbying power who does not share the same view |
| Barriers for dialogue | completely different values on the same issue |
| Forums for dialogue | open and trustworthy dialog |
| Suggestions for conflict resolution / transformation | finding a middle point when company could make business and local communities benefiting from it |
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