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RECLAIM Sustainability! 2021 Progress Report
The RECLAIM Sustainability! programme is a partnership working to strengthen civil society and foster inclusive sustainability in global value chains. The ultimate goal is to elevate the voices of farmers, miners, workers and citizens, and ensure that these voices are well represented in decision-making processes. In this progress report 2021, the consortium reflects on the […]
01 December 2022
Building intelligent palm oil value chains in Colombia
Colombia is an emerging source for sustainable palm oil. As production grows, companies, governments, NGOs and producers are focused on sustainable sector transformation. The Colombian palm oil sector has set an ambitious goal of 75 percent sustainable production by 2023 and has committed to increasing sustainable trade with key export markets in the EU. Intel4Value is a public private partnership…
29 November 2022
CULTIVATING RESILIENT COCOA THROUGH AGROFORESTRY
For generations, removing non-cocoa trees was standard practice when establishing cocoa farms in Côte d’Ivoire. Conventional wisdom saw trees, no matter the species, as an obstacle to productive farms. Perceptions are changing as the Cocoa Rehabilitation and Intensification Programme (CORIP) introduces the benefits of agroforestry practices to cocoa farmers.
25 November 2022
COP27: Some Achievements, Glaring Omissions & Priorities Going Forward
COP27 concluded with a stronger commitment to countries that have contributed the least to climate change, but fell short of reining in emissions to the degree needed. The historic breakthrough on loss and damages is critical as smallholder farmers struggle to adapt to the effects of climate change. Members of the Solidaridad Network advocated for the interest of smallholder farmers…
23 November 2022
