Region: South America
Sustainable Agriculture of the Future Will Be Tested in Colombia
EcoProMIS, a new precision agriculture project, is being developed in Colombia for the production of palm oil and rice to…
18 October 2018
Blog: Removing Livestock Is Not the Solution
In this blog, Solidaridad’s International Programme Coordinator for livestock, Gert van der Bijl, discusses why livestock management plays a significant…
09 October 2018
CRAFT Code for Risk Mitigation in Mining Facilitates Responsible Sourcing of Minerals
The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) and RESOLVE have released a code to facilitate increased responsible sourcing from artisanal miners.…
02 October 2018
From December 2013 to March 2017, Solidaridad partnered with Cartier Philanthropy. Together, they implemented the Partnering for Better Livelihoods in…
05 September 2018
Advancing Working Conditions in Gold Mining Communities
From December 2013 to March 2017, Solidaridad partnered with Cartier Philanthropy. Together, they implemented the Partnering for Better Livelihoods in…
Female Miners in Peru Gain Landmark Recognition of Key Role in Gold Value Chain
In 2016, Solidaridad released the first study on women who work on the slopes and outskirts of Peruvian mines, known…
28 August 2018
Spotlight on Colombia: A Different Story of Palm Oil
Palm oil is associated with negative practices such as deforestation and displacement, but this plant and its fruit have other…
27 July 2018
Opinion: Without Action, The Future of Coffee Is Not Secure
Andrea Olivar, International Programme Manager for Solidaridad Network, highlights the urgency of finding new solutions to solve the sustainability crisis…
18 July 2018
ECUADOR ADOPTS BANANA INDUSTRY SAFETY & HEALTH MANUAL
Ecuador, the biggest exporter of bananas in the world, has adopted a new manual to ensure the integrity, safety and…
26 June 2018
Coffee Barometer 2018: Sector Expansion Built on Feet of Clay
While investors are spending billions in coffee-company acquisitions and mergers, coffee production is under threat. Without major efforts to adapt…
14 June 2018