Commodity: Cotton & Textiles
International brands join pilot initiative for sustainable cotton
Solidaridad launched a new pilot initiative in cotton with H&M, Kanoria Textiles and the Ethiopian Cotton Association this year to…
31 August 2017
Solidaridad celebrates first year of sustainable development in Ethiopia
Solidaridad staff and experts are celebrating a year of growth and sustainable development in Ethiopia since the opening of the…
29 August 2017
Solidaridad partners with World Bank to promote resilient landscapes in Ghana
The World Bank has approved funding of $5.5 million under the Ghana Dedicated Grant Mechanism (G-DGM) for local communities. The…
10 May 2017
The resilience of cotton and its communities in Brazil
Solidaridad and Instituto C&A want to take up the tradition of cotton growing in a region that was once a…
03 May 2017
Blog: Ethical Branding – overpromise and underdeliver?
In this month's blog, Solidaridad Executive Director Nico Roozen takes a look at the history and pitfalls of sustainability labels…
20 April 2017
Inclusive empowerment
Globally, around 33 million hectares are planted with cotton, out of which 12 million hectares are in India. Cotton is…
18 April 2017
Speech: How to overcome three paradoxes for smallholder farmers
Solidaridad Executive Director Nico Roozen was invited to speak about global challenges for ensuring sustainable supply chains during a conference…
13 April 2017
Solidaridad opens new office in Indonesia with Keling Kumang Group
“Borneo with no poverty” is the guiding vision behind Solidaridad’s cooperation and expansion in Indonesia. To support that goal, Solidaridad…
28 March 2017
Agribusiness takes the lead at African Landscapes Dialogue
Solidaridad hosted a discussion session on the role of agribusiness in landscapes during the African Landscape Dialogue (6-10 March 2017)…
23 March 2017
Blog: Sustainable development demands gender inclusivity
Solidaridad has established a gender task force to ensure that inclusivity remains an effective component of its global sustainability programmes.…
17 March 2017
