Theme: Enabling Policies
Smallholders abandoned, supply chains frayed & biggest risks ignored: The EU Council’s position on CSDDD flips due diligence legislation on its head
Today’s political decision by the EU Member States on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) risks dismantling key provisions…
24 June 2025
Wasting away – The social and economic consequences of post-harvest losses
Zambia's vast expanse of arable land offers immense agricultural potential, but much of the country’s production is wasted due to…
19 June 2025
Procurement for Prosperity: The next step for sustainability in palm oil
The 2025 Palm Oil Barometer promotes ‘Procurement for Prosperity’, a new approach to ensure that independent smallholders are able to…
07 May 2025
African Agriculture Needs a Data Revolution to Fast-Track its Transformation
The future of Africa’s agricultural sector hinges on its ability to leverage data for innovation, efficiency, and resilience. Across the…
05 May 2025
In Sri Lanka, Securing Livelihoods for Youth, Supporting Local Economy
L. M. Hashan Buddhika beams with pride while giving a tour of his boutique hotel in Bandarawela in the Uva…
23 April 2025
Joint CSDDD Position Paper on the European Commission’s Omnibus proposal
In its work programme for 2025, the Commission announced a series of measures to address overlapping, unnecessary or disproportionate rules…
07 April 2025
Standing with women: The push for rights, equality and empowerment
Women make vital contributions to agricultural supply chains across the globe. On International Women’s Day, we join the international community…
06 March 2025
OMNIBUS PACKAGE RISKS LIVELIHOODS OF MILLIONS OF SMALLHOLDERS WORLDWIDE
The European Commission presented its first Omnibus simplification package, proposing sweeping changes to key legislation that was meant to ensure…
26 February 2025
Stories from the people behind your tea, coffee and gold
Every day we are connected to the world, whether it’s through our morning cup of coffee, the heirloom wedding ring,…
10 February 2025
Solidaridad and RGC Coffee team up to strengthen the coffee supply chain in Honduras
Solidaridad and RGC Coffee are collaborating to strengthen the Honduran coffee supply chain and ensure compliance with the European Union…
22 January 2025
