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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...

Proforest Africa secures funding from companies to strengthen its forest protection and sustainable cocoa programme in Asunafo-Asutifi landscape

New funding from leading cocoa and retail giants strengthens efforts to protect forests, support farmers, and build a climate‑resilient cocoa sector in Ghana

The private sector is taking an increasingly strategic role in...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Community-led oil palm project in Adum Banso delivers additional livelihoods and forest protection

Six years after its launch, the Adum Smallholder Oil Palm Project led by Benso Oil Palm Plantation (BOPP) is being celebrated for its community-driven approach to sustainable palm oil production and forest conservation. With...

Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative 9th Regional Meeting Highlights

The 9th Regional Meeting of the Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative (ASCI) convened in Accra from the 6th to 7th May 2025, reaffirming the platform’s role in driving transformational change in sustainable commodity...

The Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative welcomes Ekiti State, Nigeria

The expansion of the Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative to include Ekiti State has been a source of great excitement. Nigeria at a Federal level has been a signatory to the Africa Sustainable Commodities Declaration since...

West and Central Africa countries unite to strengthen commitments on sustainable agricultural production

New strategies and partnerships to empower smallholder farmers against economic and environmental shocks as EUDR looms.