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A Call to Rethink Climate Finance Strategies from a farmers-first perspective
As the world converges at COP28 with a heightened focus on nature, people, and livelihoods in climate action, the time…
30 November 2023
Climate change traps cotton farmers in a cycle of poverty
Within the foreseeable future almost every cotton producing region will be negatively affected by climate change. And smallholder farmers living…
23 November 2023
Palm Oil Memorandum to Dutch Prime Minister Raises Concerns on Effects of EU Deforestation Regulations
A memorandum submitted by Solidaridad on behalf of smallholder farmers in Malaysia to the Dutch Prime Minister, highlighted their commitment…
22 November 2023
Three practical steps to get support from your management for responsible purchasing practices
Solidaridad and our partner Hema, a popular store in the Netherlands that sells a variety of consumer articles including clothing,…
20 November 2023
Advancing sustainable & inclusive development in the Paraguayan Chaco with a jurisdictional approach
Solidaridad announces a grant from the Walmart Foundation to support the implementation of a jurisdictional initiative focused on beef in…
15 November 2023
From Hides to the Heights of Business: Empowering Leather Entrepreneurs in Trade
Tanzanian leatherworkers showcased their work at Africa’s premier convention on innovation and scientific development. As part of Solidaridad’s two-year programme…
14 November 2023
Muda Cana: providing improved services to the sugarcane sector over six years
Solidaridad celebrates six years of its award-winning Muda Cana, or Changing Cane, programme in Brazil. The joint initiative, launched in…
09 November 2023
Advancing Rural Women’s Participation in Responsible Agriculture in Sierra Leone
Gender discrimination in Sierra Leone is real, and rural women working in agriculture often find themselves on society’s margins. Recognizing…
06 November 2023
Honoring the Legacy of Jeroen Douglas, A Beacon of Change at Solidaridad
After more than three decades of unwavering dedication, Solidaridad's beloved Executive Director, Jeroen Douglas, bids farewell to embark on a…
01 November 2023
Bridging the Digital Divide
Throughout Southern Africa, life's rhythm often synchronizes with the seasons. Small-scale farmers, who till the land with unwavering spirit, have…
26 October 2023
