Commodity: Palm Oil
This paper presents the story of the evolution of oil palm farming following hurricane Fifi-Orlene which hit Honduras in 1974,…
12 February 2019
Smallholder oil palm producers contributing to peace and sustainability in Colombia
Farmers in Tumaco, Colombia, have been cultivating oil palm since the 1960s. However, the arrival of bud rot disease in…
07 February 2019
Solidaridad urges West Africa to accelerate investments in agriculture
The Executive Director of Solidaridad Network, Nico Roozen, has made a strong call on West African governments to accelerate investments…
05 February 2019
In this paper the story of the evolution of the palm oil sector in Tumaco, Colombia is presented and how…
28 January 2019
9 Recommendations for improving land and water management
State officials, farmers and researchers in India have agreed upon measures for improving agricultural production during several high-level workshops organized…
24 January 2019
Focus on landscapes takes sustainability to the next level
The Landscape Standard is an emerging tool that measures the environmental, social and economic impact of production on a landscape…
21 December 2018
Colombia and the Netherlands: Twin stars in promoting sustainable change
The challenges and opportunities Colombia faces in becoming a global leader in sustainable trade were addressed at this year’s edition…
19 December 2018
Solidaridad calls for sustainable production of palm oil in face of EU ban
The EU’s recent ban of palm oil for use in biofuels by 2030 has caused discontent among palm oil producing…
13 December 2018
Improving sustainable palm oil supply chains with Henkel Beauty Care’s new Nature Box
Solidaridad has recently expanded its partnership with Henkel Beauty Care to include the company’s new brand, Nature Box.
06 December 2018
Urgent need for sustainable palm oil as global demand grows
From 2030 the use of palm oil in the production of biofuels will be banned across the European Union (EU).…