Responsabilidad ambiental en Colombia en la agroindustria de la Palma de Aceite

Abstract

This article presents a bibliographic review of the different environmental impacts caused by the agricultural expansion of the oil palm in the main producing countries, as well as the current state of this growth in Colombia and the implementation of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ( RSPO for its acronym in English) specifically the principles fifth that refers to the responsibility with the environment and conservation of natural resources and the principle seven that refers to the responsible development of new plantings can mitigate and counteract the impacts. Taking into account that 14% of the continental area of the country is suitable for the expansion of this agro-industry, and that until May 2019 only 11% of the country's producing companies had a certification.