Preliminary Findings From a Review of the Jurisdictional Approach Initiative in Sabah, Malaysia

This report aims to provide some inputs into the process of building RSPO Jurisdictional Certification from a rights-based perspective, based on the particular case of Sabah, Malaysia. In 2015, Sabah announced its commitment to achieve jurisdictional certification by 2025 of all palm oil production in line with the RSPO standard.

This case study outlines the recommended actions necessary to ensure that the Sabah Jurisdictional Approach will recognise the full extent of indigenous peoples’ land rights.