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Respecting, protecting, and fulfilling the rights of IP&LCs in Aceh

Proforest, organised the first Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Land Rights in Subulussalam City, Aceh Province late September 2025.

The one-day dialogue, supported by Earthworm Foundation and Cipta Rukun Upaya Indonesia (CRU)...

1 Oktober 2025 News
ARISE IIP Africa’s first ProTerra-certified soybean supply chain: A milestone achieved through partnership

ARISE IIP Africa’s first ProTerra-certified soybean supply chain: A milestone achieved through partnership

In the evolving landscape of sustainable agriculture, partnerships are key to driving meaningful change. One such collaboration between ARISE IIP and Proforest is setting a new benchmark for responsible sourcing and compliance in...

1 Oktober 2025 News
EUDR faces further delays due to technology concerns

European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) deadline extended for a second time

The European Commission has proposed to delay the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year. While the final decision is still pending, Proforest’s Executive Director, Global and Europe, Ruth Nussbaum explains what this means in the context of global voluntary action and smallholder inclusion.

30 September 2025 News
Giving workers a voice: Using digital technology to tackle labour risks in cocoa and oil palm supply chains

Giving workers a voice: Using digital technology to tackle labour risks in cocoa and oil palm supply chains

The project empowered farmers and workers to speak up without fear of retaliation, leading to the resolution of over 60% of reported cases related to labour rights, health and safety concerns.

21 Agustus 2025 News
Guidance for Deforestation-Free Supply Chains

Guidance for Deforestation-Free Supply Chains

2025 marks a major milestone for companies working to eliminate deforestation and conversion from agricultural commodity supply chains. While there has been real progress, challenges in delivering on DCF commitments and addressing complex supply chains remain.

18 Agustus 2025 News
Tree Crops Development Authority launches three-year communication strategy to boost awareness and compliance

Tree Crops Development Authority launches three-year communication strategy to boost awareness and compliance

Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has launched a three-year Communication Strategy under the Ghana Private Sector Competitiveness Programme (GPSCP II). This initiative, jointly implemented by NIRAS and Proforest with support...

7 Agustus 2025 News
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Closing the Data Gap: Digital Public Infrastructure for Forest Risk Commodities

A blog by the Frontier Tech Hub about the pilot: Protecting Forests: Open Data for Supply Chain Due Diligence by FT Hub, Proforest and FCDO

24 Juli 2025 News
Proforest shares insights from Schwab Foundation Summit in South Korea

Proforest shares insights from Schwab Foundation Summit in South Korea

Proforest’ Abraham Baffoe, Global and Africa Director recently participated in the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Summit held in Soeul, South Korea, an influential global gathering that brings together high-impact...

23 Juli 2025 News
Proforest’s Abraham Baffoe joins World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Forest Economy

Proforest’s Abraham Baffoe joins World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Forest Economy

We are proud to announce that Abraham has been appointed as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council (GFC) on Forest Economy for the 2025-2026 term. This prestigious appointment places Abraham among a select...

17 Juli 2025 News
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Landspace Stories: Meet Arpandi - Championing sustainable palm oil in Riau

Arpandi, 30, is a dedicated oil palm farmer from Sungai Linau Village, Bengkalis District, Riau Province, Indonesia. Raised in the same village, he began his farming journey 15 years ago and has been part of the Sungai Linau...

16 Juli 2025 News