Fit-for-Purpose Spatial Planning for Inclusive and Sustainable Palm Oil Governance in Indonesia

This journal discusses the governance of Indonesian oil palm from a more inclusive and sustainable spatial planning perspective. The study starts from the view that various palm oil controversies are not solely caused by the commodity itself, but by weak spatial governance, such as overlapping permits, land rights uncertainty, agrarian conflicts, and lack of recognition of community claims. Using a qualitative literature review method, this article synthesizes studies on land administration, palm oil certification, land conflicts, degraded land, peatlands, and landscape governance. Its main findings emphasize five fit-for-purpose spatial planning mechanisms: recognition, transparency, suitability, inclusion, and spatial adaptability. This approach is relevant for strengthening ISPO, supporting farmer legality, reducing conflicts, protecting sensitive ecosystems, and directing palm oil as a more equitable and environmentally responsible strategic sector.