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constraints were identified as the key barriers for reducing the stress on ecosystem
services and biodiversity (Figs.  10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15,
10.16, and 10.17). That is to be expected given that most of these impacts can be
ameliorated with the adoption of good management practices (refer to Sect. 10.2.2)
which are usually more costly than the current practices of the palm oil industry.
Another interesting finding is that for each impact category, government or
government- related issues (e.g., regulations, implementation/enforcement of
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1 0
2 0
3 0
4 0
5 0
6 0
7 0
Results take long time to…
Adequate regulation exists (+)
Technically feasible (+)
Inadequate government…
High cost
Best practices exist (+)
Lack of business commitment
Technical difficulties
% of respondents
Solid waste generaƟon
Fig. 10.10 Qualitative information related to impacts of “solid waste generation.” Note: Responses
that contain (+) reflect the respondents’ positive assessment of the current situation, i.e., (+) regulation should be read as adequate regulations exist
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1 0
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Lack of expertise
Lack of awareness
Lack of community cooperation
Lack of business commitment
High cost
Inadequate government…
Technical difficulties
% of respondents
Biodiversity
Fig. 10.9 Qualitative information related to impacts on “biodiversity.” Note: Responses that contain (+) reflect the respondents’ positive assessment of the current situation, i.e., (+) regulation
should be read as adequate regulations exist
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