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Supporting resilient and sustainable palm oil supply chains at RT2025

Proforest took part in the Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025), reinforcing our commitment to building a sustainable palm oil supply chain that is both responsible and resilient.

Organised by the...

Understanding the EUDR: What It Is and Why It Matters

The EUDR is redefining the rules of international trade.

Companies exporting coffee, cocoa, palm oil, timber and other products to Europe must now demonstrate that their supply chains are free from deforestation.

Impactful emission targets: building resilience through forest, land, and agriculture action

We live in a world driven by targets. Countries have set their own goals to limiting climate change within their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which will soon be discussed at CoP30. In parallel, companies worldwide are setting targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations.

Proforest promotes dialogue and sustainability at the leading palm oil industry event in the Americas

Proforest participated in the XXI International Oil Palm Conference, organized by Fedepalma and Cenipalma from September 23–25 at the Cartagena de Indias Convention Center, Colombia. Recognized as the most important event for the...

Proforest Strategy 2025 - 2030

Building responsible and resilient production and supply chains in a changing world

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)...

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...

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.

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.

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.