Our projects
Proforest has worked with over 120 different NGOs, companies and governments in more than 40 countries around the world.To see examples of our work, click on the map above, or see the list below. For a more comprehensive overview of our work, click on our programmes on the left or select a specific service area from the drop down menu on the right hand side.
Sustainable Sugarcane for biofuels
Ethanol from sugarcane is a promising biofuel alternative to fossil fuels. To ensure its supplies of Brazilian ethanol are sustainable, Greenergy turned to Proforest. See more...
Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) support
The EU FLEGT action plan aims to combat the trade in illegal timber by implementing bilateral Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs) with tropical timber producing countries. VPAs require partner countries to have a Legality Assurance Scheme (LAS) which permits the verification of legality of all timber exported to the EU. This can be a challenging requirement for some countries. Read more...
EU and GFTN project for legal and sustainable forest management in Africa and Asia
In 2005 WWF's Global Forest and Trade Network (GFTN) received funding for a period of 5 years to assist developing countries to improve governance of their forest resources. Proforest has executed several parts of this project, including the production of training material and practical guides. Read more...
Supporting Tetra Pak's wood fibre sourcing
Tetra Pak is a global leader in the production of beverage carton packaging material and has set itself a target of sourcing materials only from FSC certified suppliers by the end of 2015. Read more...
The Central Point of Expertise on Timber
In 2000 the UK Government announced plans for a sustainable procurement policy for timber and timber products as part of its commitment to tackle deforestation and illegal logging. However, it soon became clear that additional support and guidance was needed for the policy to work. Read more...
The HCV Resource Network
The HCV Resource Network is a global initiative which aims to contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of critical social and environmental values of forests and other ecosystems through the use of the High Conservation Value approach. Since its inception in 2006, Proforest has been acting as the Network’s secretariat. Read more...
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil support
Palm oil is an ingredient in a vast range of products from cosmetics to foods, as well as a source of biodiesel. But its production can cause severe environmental and social impacts, especially where tropical forests are converted to oil palm plantations. In 2003, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) invited Proforest to lead the process of developing a standard for sustainable palm oil production. Read more...
Roundtable on Responsible Soy support
Soy production is expanding rapidly worldwide, for use in food, animal feed and as biofuel. This relentless expansion brings with it environmental and social impacts, and calls for more sustainable management. Read more...
Training for the International Finance Corporation
When the Sustainability Advisor Services Division of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) wanted to provide capacity building on agricultural sustainability standards to its global network, they approached Proforest to develop a bespoke training course. Read more...
The Migros citeria
In 2002, the Swiss supermarket Migros was at the forefront of responsible purchasing when it decided to source sustainably produced palm oil for its own-brand margarine. As no international standard for sustainable palm oil production existed at the time, Migros asked WWF for advice, who in turn came to Proforest. Read more...