Region: South America

Responsible Leather: The Need to Connect the Worlds of Beef and Leather

Friday 12 October, Solidaridad had the honour of giving the Opening & Welcome presentation at the First Global Forum on…

23 October 2018

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

Partnering for Better Livelihoods in the Gold Supply Chain

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