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Regulation and Beyond: Forest Governance Lessons from LCAW ‘26

Under the sweltering heat, one key fact was clear to everyone attending London’s Climate Week: climate action is no longer just about cutting emissions. Increasingly, it is focused on protecting nature and building resilience,...

Proforest China supports the 17th China International Grain and Oil Industry Conference in Shanghai

Shanghai, 1-3 July 2026 – Hosted by the China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products (CFNA), the 17th China International Cereals & Oils Conference (CCOC17) was concluded...

Proforest takes part in international webinar on public-private collaboration for the zero deforestation agenda

On 3 July, Proforest participated in the webinar "1+1=3: Approaches and Benefits of Public-Private Collaboration", part of the Zero Deforestation Learning Series, organised by the Team Europe Initiative on Deforestation-Free Value...

UK Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation

Yesterday the UK Government announced new rules that will ensure everyday products sold in the UK including coffee and cocoa do not contribute to illegal deforestation around the world.

As Proforest we are very pleased to see the...

Proforest Facilitates Multi-party Development of an International Cooperation Platform for Green Supply Chains in China

On May 22, the Commercial Sub-Council of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT Commercial Sub-Council), successfully organised the Seminar on “Advancing High-Quality Development and Green Supply Chain...

EUDR Simplification and beyond

Moving from immediate regulatory requirements toward long-term supply chain resilience

Towards Greener and More Resilient Supply Chains in China

Proforest Executive Directors Ruth Nussbaum and Abraham Baffoe welcoming the meeting of expert guests.

The Proforest Initiative appoints Jenny McInnes as new Trustee

New board member brings 20 years of experience driving strategy and delivering nature-positive impact in government and finance.

The importance of greater diversification of financing for the resilience of Brazil's agriculture

The transition towards more resilient agriculture is a recognised necessity, and efforts are being made to accelerate it. Countless projects across Brazil are dedicated to building the capacity of producers, restoring degraded...

Proforest announces new funding for BRIDGE programme

Proforest has launched a new phase of its BRIDGE programme – Building Recognition and Integration for Deforestation Governance and Equity.

BRIDGE is a global initiative to connect supply chain commitments with national and local...