Jason Jon Benedict

Researcher

Jason is a geospatial data specialist and researcher. He started collaborating with Trase in 2018 and works on Indonesian supply chains. Previously, Jason was the Data Analytics and Visualization lead at The Forest Trust (now Earthworm Foundation) focusing on geo-data management, supply chain mapping, and data collection support for field assessments and smallholder engagement. He has broad experience in geospatial data analysis working in the private sector and non-profits in Malaysia and Australia. Jason holds a degree in Remote Sensing from the University of Technology Malaysia (BSc, 2004).

Insights by Jason Jon Benedict

Explainer
7 Oct 2024

Indonesian palm oil exports and deforestation

Deforestation associated with the palm oil sector in Indonesia increased slightly in 2022 after falling for nearly a decade, according to the latest Trase data. Greenhouse gas emissions linked to palm oil production on carbon-rich peatland account for a substantial portion of the country's total climate impact.

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Cleared land in central Kalimantan, Indonesia, 2019

Explainer
14 Sep 2022

Indonesia makes progress towards zero palm oil deforestation

Indonesian deforestation for palm oil has declined significantly, with the greatest falls occurring in supply chains governed by zero-deforestation commitments. However, rising palm oil prices and the growing role of traders who have lower levels of public transparency threaten to undermine progress.

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