“The EU (European Union) should assist developing countries achieve the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) instead of imposing onerous rules and policies that undermine their efforts.”

— Teresa Kok

Teresa Kok (2018) cited in " Investments in sustainable palm oil seem futile https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2018/10/06/investments-in-sustainable-palm-oil-seem-futile/" on The Star Online, 6 October 2018

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