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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
Peruvian government recognizes good mining conditions and practices
San Luis Artisanal Mining Company has received a commendation from the government of Peru for its achievement of Fairmined certification,…
18 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
Supporting successful female entrepeneurs in Colombia's coffee value chain
Carola Schouten, Minister of Agriculture of the Netherlands, met with the Women Coffee Growers Association of West Huila (ASMUCAOCC) on…
11 December 2018
Solidaridad urges COP24 to work with farmers to secure climate change improvements for all
Solidaridad has called on the UN Climate Summit in Katowice to support its efforts in developing countries to help farmers…
10 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).…
The Netherlands Signs First Bilateral Agreement on Sustainable Palm Oil from Colombia
Solidaridad, the Netherlands’ Oils and Fats Industry (MVO), the Colombian National Federation of Oil Palm Growers (Fedepalma), and the Sustainable…
30 November 2018
Village Super Market: A facility for improving food systems in Bangladesh
In this blog, Solidaridad Executive Director Nico Roozen highlights a new facility in Bangladesh that has the potential for far-reaching…
27 November 2018
South America and China Seek to Standardize Soybean Supply
More than 50 public, private and civil society leaders from Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia and China joined together to agree…
20 November 2018
