AreaPeru

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityOil palm

Date01/05/2017

Policy CategoryOther

Policy InstrumentLand rights policy

DescriptionCommitted to consult indigenous people prior to approving oil palm development concessions that would affect them.

NotesThe Peruvian Government committed to consult indigenous people (which typically do not possess recognized legal rights over their land) prior to approving oil palm projects that would affect them. Reportedly, the territories earmarked for oil palm expansion under the Government’s 2016–2025 development plan include at least 13 indigenous communities.