Making 1.5 million hectares of oil palm
Making 1.5 million hectares of oil palm
Good for people,
planet and prosperity.
Good for people,
planet and prosperity.
Sabah Jurisdictional Approach for Sustainable Palm Oil
Sabah Jurisdictional Approach for Sustainable Palm Oil
Sabah Jurisdictional Approach for Sustainable Palm Oil (JASPO) Initiative is a Sabah State government commitment with the vision of achieving 100% compliance of sustainability standards for oil palm across the entire state of Sabah to transform Sabah’s palm oil production and supply chain, halt deforestation, restore ecosystems and secure livelihoods.
Sabah Jurisdictional Approach for Sustainable Palm Oil (JASPO) Initiative is a Sabah State government commitment with the vision of achieving 100% compliance of sustainability standards for oil palm across the entire state of Sabah to transform Sabah’s palm oil production and supply chain, halt deforestation, restore ecosystems and secure livelihoods.
6% of global palm oil simply better
A Landscape-level Transition to Sustainable Oil Palm
Achieve No Loss to High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) Forests for Oil Palm in Sabah
Enable Zero-Conflict in Oil Palm Production Landscapes in Sabah.
Strengthen Smallholder Sustainability and Uplift Local Livelihoods.
Administrate and Manage Sustainable Production of Palm Oil.
6% of global palm oil
simply better
A Landscape-level Transition to Sustainable Oil Palm
Achieve No Loss to High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) Forests for Oil Palm in Sabah
Enable Zero-Conflict in Oil Palm Production Landscapes in Sabah.
Strengthen Smallholder Sustainability and Uplift Local Livelihoods.
Administrate and Manage Sustainable Production of Palm Oil.
6% of global palm oil simply better
A Landscape-level Transition to Sustainable Oil Palm
Achieve No Loss to High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) Forests for Oil Palm in Sabah
Enable Zero-Conflict in Oil Palm Production Landscapes in Sabah.
Strengthen Smallholder Sustainability and Uplift Local Livelihoods.
Administrate and Manage Sustainable Production of Palm Oil.
The impact:
The success of Sabah JASPO Initiative will:
Future-proof Sabah’s palm oil sector against market compliance threats;
Keep opportunities open in all markets including premium markets;
Solve complex issues such as labour, forest encroachment, and land matters.
The impact:
The success of Sabah JASPO Initiative will:
Future-proof Sabah’s palm oil sector against market compliance threats;
Keep opportunities open in all markets including premium markets;
Solve complex issues such as labour, forest encroachment, and land matters.
The impact:
The success of Sabah JASPO Initiative will:
Future-proof Sabah’s palm oil sector against market compliance threats;
Keep opportunities open in all markets including premium markets;
Solve complex issues such as labour, forest encroachment, and land matters.
Our Collaborators
Our Collaborators
NRO - Pejabat Hasil Bumi Jabatan Ketua Menteri
SFD - Sabah Forestry Department
EPD - Environment Protection Department
JTU - Jabatan Tanah & Ukur Sabah
Forever Sabah
PACOS Trust
WWF
HUTAN
SASS - Society of Agricultural Scientists Sabah
Wilmar
Sawit Kinabalu
Wild Asia
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad
JHEKS - Jabatan Hal Ehwal Kesatuan Sekerja
MTUC - Malaysian Trades Union Congress
ANAK
MPOB - Malaysian Palm Oil Board
RSPO - Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
PHEDNP - Pejabat Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri & Penyelidikan
IKMAS - Institut Kemahiran Islam Malaysia Sarawak
MPIC - Ministry of Plantation Industries and CommodityK
GSB - Global Shepherds
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
SECO - State Secretariat for Economic Affairs
Why Sabah?
Why Sabah?
Unique species of flora and fauna
Unique species of flora and fauna
hectares of oil palm
hectares of oil palm
Forest cover
Forest cover
Forest reserves
Forest reserves
Total protected areas
Species
Species
Indigenous groups
Indigenous groups
metric tonnes produced annually
metric tonnes produced annually
How we responded to the vision
How we responded to the vision
How we responded to the vision
How we responded to the vision
Working groups
Working groups
A Sabah Government commitment for Jurisdiction-wide certified sustainable palm oil
A Sabah Government commitment for Jurisdiction-wide certified sustainable palm oil
Smallholders Working Group
Securing sustainable livelihoods for oil palm smallholders.
Free, Prior & Informed Consent
Protecting human rights through a jurisdictional approach for Sabah.
Labour Working Group
Ensuring ethical labour practices in Sabah’s palm oil sector.
Monitoring & Evaluation Working Group
Measuring the health of Sabah’s landscape on a statewide level.
Climate / Environment & Nature Conservation
Preserving conservation areas on a jurisdictional level.
Smallholders Working Group
Securing sustainable livelihoods for oil palm smallholders.
Free, Prior & Informed Consent
Protecting human rights through a jurisdictional approach for Sabah.
Labour Working Group
Ensuring ethical labour practices in Sabah’s palm oil sector.
Monitoring & Evaluation Working Group
Measuring the health of Sabah’s landscape on a statewide level.
Climate / Environment & Nature Conservation
Preserving conservation areas on a jurisdictional level.
Free, Prior & Informed Consent
Protecting human rights through a jurisdictional approach for Sabah.
Labour Working Group
Ensuring ethical labour practices in Sabah’s palm oil sector.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Measuring the health of Sabah’s landscape on a statewide level.
Climate / Environment & Nature Conservation
Preserving conservation areas on a jurisdictional level.
Free, Prior & Informed Consent
Protecting human rights through a jurisdictional approach for Sabah.
Labour Working Group
Ensuring ethical labour practices in Sabah’s palm oil sector.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Measuring the health of Sabah’s landscape on a statewide level.
Climate / Environment & Nature Conservation
Preserving conservation areas on a jurisdictional level.
Our Targets
Our Targets
Our Progress
Our Progress
According to the Stepwise Approach of the RSPO JA Piloting Framework
According to the Stepwise Approach of the RSPO JA Piloting Framework
Recent activities
Recent activities
RSPO JA Global Pilots Convene For Progress and Collective Ways Forward \
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Empowering Smallholders: Advancing Sustainability through RSPO Certification
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Swiss Embassy Visit Launches New Era for Sustainable Palm Oil in Sabah.
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JASPO-UNDP Working Group Realignment Workshop
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RSPO JA Global Pilots Convene For Progress and Collective Ways Forward
On 10 Nov 2024, Sabah JASPO Initiative together with Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and UNDP in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei Darussalam co-organised an RT24 side event called “The Big Leap: Jurisdictional Approach - Are We There Yet?”
Learn More
Empowering Smallholders: Advancing Sustainability through RSPO Certification
On 3-4 December 2024, the JASPO Secretariat had the opportunity to present the Sabah Jurisdictional Approach for Sustainable Palm Oil (JASPO) Initiative and the state government's ambition during the Internal Control System (ICS) Training for smallholders in Sandakan.
Learn More
JASPO-UNDP Workshop Advances Sustainable Palm Oil in Sabah, Aiming for 2025 Goals.
The JASPO-UNDP Working Group Realignment Workshop marked a milestone for sustainable palm oil in Sabah, as experts and stakeholders planned the next steps for the Jurisdictional Approach by 2025. The workshop focused on land conservation, smallholder support, and responsible supply chains to promote transparent, sustainable production for a greener future.
Learn More
Swiss Embassy Visit Launches New Era for Sustainable Palm Oil in Sabah.
A new chapter for sustainable palm oil in Sabah started with the Swiss Embassy's visit on September 12-13, meeting JASPO stakeholders to support fully sustainable production. This collaboration brings together industry leaders and conservationists to protect ecosystems and improve the lives of 50,000 smallholders, showcasing the power of global partnerships in driving sustainable agriculture.
Learn More
RSPO JA Global Pilots Convene For Progress and Collective Ways Forward
On 10 Nov 2024, Sabah JASPO Initiative together with Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and UNDP in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei Darussalam co-organised an RT24 side event called “The Big Leap: Jurisdictional Approach - Are We There Yet?”
Learn More
Empowering Smallholders: Advancing Sustainability through RSPO Certification
On 3-4 December 2024, the JASPO Secretariat had the opportunity to present the Sabah Jurisdictional Approach for Sustainable Palm Oil (JASPO) Initiative and the state government's ambition during the Internal Control System (ICS) Training for smallholders in Sandakan.
Learn More
Swiss Embassy Visit Launches New Era for Sustainable Palm Oil in Sabah.
A new chapter for sustainable palm oil in Sabah started with the Swiss Embassy's visit on September 12-13, meeting JASPO stakeholders to support fully sustainable production. This collaboration brings together industry leaders and conservationists to protect ecosystems and improve the lives of 50,000 smallholders, showcasing the power of global partnerships in driving sustainable agriculture.
Learn More
JASPO-UNDP Workshop Advances Sustainable Palm Oil in Sabah, Aiming for 2025 Goals.
The JASPO-UNDP Working Group Realignment Workshop marked a milestone for sustainable palm oil in Sabah, as experts and stakeholders planned the next steps for the Jurisdictional Approach by 2025. The workshop focused on land conservation, smallholder support, and responsible supply chains to promote transparent, sustainable production for a greener future.
Learn More
Calling for Collaborators
Calling for Collaborators
Calling for Collaborators
We welcome partnerships and collaborators to join us on our mission. Proposals/openings for funding proposals, expertise contributions, and career opportunities will be placed here.
We welcome partnerships and collaborators to join us on our mission. Proposals/openings for funding proposals, expertise contributions, and career opportunities will be placed here.
We welcome partnerships and collaborators to join us on our mission. Proposals/openings for funding proposals, expertise contributions, and career opportunities will be placed here.
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FAQ
FAQ
Is JASPO an NGO or a GLC?
Is JASPO favouring RSPO over MSPO?
How can I be part of the working groups?
What is Jurisdictional Approach?
What is a Jurisdictional Entity?
Where does JASPO get its funds from?
How does JASPO support growers and smallholders?
Is JASPO an NGO or a GLC?
Is JASPO favouring RSPO over MSPO?
How can I be part of the working groups?
What is Jurisdictional Approach?
What is a Jurisdictional Entity?
Where does JASPO get its funds from?
How does JASPO support growers and smallholders?