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Understanding the debate around the Soy Moratorium

Context of the Debate 

The Soy Moratorium, established in 2006, has long faced criticism from producers because it imposes stricter requirements than Brazilian law. Under the agreement, any detection of soy planted on area...

Supporting landscape-level collective action in Brazil’s Cerrado

In September, Climate Week NYC provided the setting for the launch of the Sustainable Landscapes Partnership by the CGF Forest Positive Coalition (FPC) and the WBCSD Soft Commodities Forum (SCF). The Partnership aims to drive...

Commodity Value Chain Actors Unite for Forest Positive and Resilient Cerrado Landscapes

“The science is undeniable: shifting to responsible land use and land management practices, including deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) commodity production, is key to achieving the balance between production and...

Human Rights Due Diligence in Sugarcane Mills

Collaborating with multi-stakeholders to conduct meaningful Human Rights Due Diligence processes in Argentinian sugarcane mills 

The implementation of companies’ commitment to respect human rights has led us to support five sugar...

Monitoring Protocol defines environmental commitments for livestock farming in the Cerrado

Common socio-environmental responsibility criteria will be an ally against growing deforestation in this vital Brazilian biome.

Transamazonica Connections landscape initiative completes Phase I

The project succeeded in completing its objectives, achieving unprecedented engagement and mobilisation of multiple livestock stakeholders in Novo Repartimento, Pará, Brazil, leading to stakeholders owning and managing the Sustainable Livestock Forum.

IV Palm Congress: transforming the environment, in Guatemala

From 28 February to 1 March 2024, the Palm Growers Association of Guatemala (GREPALMA) held the IV Palm Congress: transforming the environment in Guatemala, the world’s 6th largest producer of palm oil and the 3rd largest...

Human Rights Spotlight: Practical guide to human rights due diligence in sugarcane supply chains

The digital platform Human Rights Spotlight: a practical guide that provides step-by-step instructions for the implementation of the due diligence by companies in the sugarcane supply chains was recently launched with the aim of promoting respect for human rights in the sector and supporting companies in fulfilling their commitments.

Forests for Water (Bosques para el Agua) Landscape Programme

From the Eastern Mountain Range of the Colombian Andes to the Magdalena River in Puerto Wilches, Santander, stretches the Lebrija River. Located in a region of great natural wealth, especially in water, with its rivers, streams,...

Bringing global companies and producer initiatives together - lessons learned and next steps

Lessons learned from our 3 year IKI-funded programme. Originally published on the IKI website October 26th 2023