Since 2000, Proforest has supported companies, governments, and communities in making the transition to responsible production and sourcing of agricultural and forestry commodities. Through locally-led solutions and collaboration, our expert teams drive systemic change by implementing responsible practices, building capacity, and addressing challenges at scale. Leveraging technical expertise and partnerships, we deliver positive outcomes for people, nature, and climate, fostering long-lasting impact within and beyond supply chains.

 

Explore Proforest’s history through our timeline, highlighting some of the milestones that have shaped our journey so far, and our future direction.

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Traceability: a means not an end

In the latest Proforest Insight, Isabella Freire discusses these crucial questions using her decades of experience working in various commodities, and in preparing companies towards compliance with legislation such as the upcoming EUDR.

Supporting engagement and building trust between public and private sectors in Africa

While government is clearly the prime instigator of legislation and policy, 25 years of experience working closely with both public and private sectors in Africa, tells us that engagement and alignment are essential for workable outcomes.

The importance of collaboration to scale and sustain impact on the ground

Daniel Arancibia, our Executive Director for Latin America, highlights the importance of collaboration among stakeholders for achieving real, positive impact in agricultural production landscapes.

Reducing emissions from FLAG: an agenda for positive change

In the lead-up to Climate Week New York City, we believe it’s essential to focus on ways to reduce emissions from forest, land and agriculture (FLAG) activities, and not just exclude producers from individual supply chains.

Choosing the best actions in a complex world

Our first Insight by Ruth Nussbaum shares the approach we’ve developed to guide practical and impactful decision-making while working across many different situations, with different impacts and trade-offs.

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