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Small-scale producers in South America navigate new EU rules on deforestation
Sustainable practices are a vital part of the effort to combat deforestation in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. To bridge…
30 July 2024
Collaborative effort supports sustainable solutions for Zambian livestock farmers
Zambian farmers in Itebe village rely heavily on livestock for their livelihoods, yet limited access to water combined with unsafe…
Virtual design studio set to revolutionize Zimbabwe’s leather sector
With the creation of a computer aided virtual design studio, Zimbabwe’s shoe industry takes a big step forward in an…
25 July 2024
Advocacy and campaigning in Europe in support of sustainable global value chains
Whilst European lobbying and advocacy is still a relatively recent focus area for Solidaridad, it plays a major role in…
22 July 2024
Ghanaian farmers building resilience in the face of climate challenges
From seed selection to fighting pests, Ghana’s farmers are taking up climate-smart methods to boost yields and increase food security.…
18 July 2024
PALM OIL CONFERENCE DISPELS MYTHS, HIGHLIGHTS CROP’S KEY ROLE IN SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS
Numerous stakeholders gathered in India at a recent conference to highlight palm oil's potential to help the country achieve self-sufficiency…
15 July 2024
In the words of Faustina Aberor: Women’s cocoa cooperative making strides toward equality
Faustina Aberor is president of the Brong Ahafo Women Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Central Union (BAWCOF) in Ghana. The…
12 July 2024
Small Tea Growers from Mozambique Win First Place Award at Inaugural Tea Conference
Small tea growers from Mozambique have won first place in the Emerging Specialty Tea category at the African Specialty Tea…
02 July 2024
Research reveals coffee industry’s current economic model not viable for all
New research commissioned by the Global Coffee Platform, IDH and Solidaridad finds that though there is enough value for everyone…
18 June 2024
WORLD BANK APPROVES GRANT TO BOOST COMMUNITY ACCESS TO FUNDS EARNED FROM CARBON CREDITS
A first-of-its-kind project will deliver equitable access to funding for climate action in Ghana. The project, operating in close collaboration…
14 June 2024
