Call for Nominations: RSPO Biodiversity and High Conservation Value Working Group (BHCVWG)

The RSPO Secretariat is seeking nominations from RSPO Members to fill vacant seats in the RSPO Biodiversity and High Conservation Value Working Group (BHCVWG).

Established in 2010, the BHCVWG provides strategic and technical guidance on biodiversity and High Conservation Value (HCV) and related requirements under the RSPO Principles and Criteria (P&C).

The group supports a sustainable palm oil industry by promoting biodiversity conservation, responsible land use, and continuous improvement. The group also develops practical tools, guidance, and data-driven solutions aligned with the RSPO Standards and the Theory of Change.

Further information on the BHCVWG, including its objectives and membership criteria, can be found in its Terms of Reference (ToR) here. 

Recent meeting minutes are available here. 

Important Notes:

• Nominations are open to ordinary membership holders.
• Members are expected to actively participate in BHCVWG meetings.
• Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis from the date of this announcement.
• All nominations must receive full consensus from BHCVWG members. 

Please send nominations or suggestions for representatives, along with relevant RSPO membership details, to [email protected] by 31/12/2025.

List of vacant seats: