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Celebrating Africa Day with sustainable commodity production and trade

Celebrating Africa Day with sustainable commodity production and trade

25 Mei 2023

As we commemorate Africa Day, we recognise the importance of agriculture for the continent. This year, Africa Day is focusing on the "Acceleration of the African Continental Free Trade Area”, which has the potential to have a great impact on the agricultural sector.

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Proforest moderating panel at the 1st RSPO Inter-American Conference

Proforest moderating panel at the 1st RSPO Inter-American Conference

18 Mei 2023

For the first time, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil has organised an Inter-American Conference with the theme “From Emerging to Thriving: The role of the Americas as leaders in sustainable palm oil”.

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Making agricultural commodity production systems sustainable through policy development in Peru

Making agricultural commodity production systems sustainable through policy development in Peru

2 Mei 2023

With the support of IKI, national and local government and the many stakeholders in agricultural commodity production in Peru are engaged in policy development as part of the programme: ‘Linking no deforestation supply chains and national climate mitigation initiatives’.

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Proforest partnering Social Accountability International’s MY Voice Project

Proforest partnering Social Accountability International’s MY Voice Project

18 April 2023

Reducing the risk of forced and child labour in Malaysian palm oil and garment industries

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The Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative celebrates key milestones and achievements

The Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative celebrates key milestones and achievements

3 April 2023

A commemorative publication for the launch of the Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative is published today. It marks key milestones and achievements of the ten member countries in West and Central Africa to establish responsible production of agricultural commodities that protect forests, nature and livelihoods.

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Indonesia’s new Sustainable Jurisdictions Indicators to provide sustainability performance data to the national government following district pilots

Indonesia’s new Sustainable Jurisdictions Indicators to provide sustainability performance data to the national government following district pilots

28 Maret 2023

The Sustainable Jurisdictions Indicators measure the commitment of a commodity-producing region that is sustainable and inclusive. Twenty-three indicators build on Indonesia's legal framework as well as various international commitments, especially the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Linking ‘no deforestation’ supply chains and national climate mitigation initiatives

Linking ‘no deforestation’ supply chains and national climate mitigation initiatives

23 Maret 2023

The IKI supports capacity building within the framework of the Asunafo-Asutifi Landscape Programme in Ghana.

Proforest’s Production Landscape Programme encompasses several initiatives and programmes including the Linking ‘no deforestation’ supply chains and national climate mitigation initiatives programme, supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI). 

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Respecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Landscape Initiatives

Respecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Landscape Initiatives

21 Maret 2023

Landesa and Proforest have today launched new guidance for practitioners entitled Respecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Landscape Initiatives: A Guide for Practitioners on Minimum Safeguards and Best Practices.

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Proforest publishes the Palm Oil Toolkit to help companies implement commitments

Proforest publishes the Palm Oil Toolkit to help companies implement commitments

9 Februari 2023

The Palm Oil Toolkit is a step-by-step guide for companies to follow, outlining the many initiatives that can help to address key environmental and social issues in the palm supply chain.

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Bringing FPIC to Life in Liberia for Communities

Bringing FPIC to Life in Liberia for Communities

21 Desember 2022

Proforest has worked with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia to produce an animation that explains the importance of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) for local communities, in any land claims or development.

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