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Linking ‘no deforestation’ supply chains and national climate mitigation initiatives

The IKI supports capacity building within the framework of the Asunafo-Asutifi Landscape Programme in Ghana.

Proforest’s Production Landscape Programme encompasses several initiatives and programmes including the Linking ‘no deforestation’ supply chains and national climate mitigation initiatives programme, supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI). 

Respecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Landscape Initiatives

Landesa and Proforest have today launched new guidance for practitioners entitled Respecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Landscape Initiatives: A Guide for Practitioners on Minimum Safeguards and Best Practices.

Proforest publishes the Palm Oil Toolkit to help companies implement commitments

The Palm Oil Toolkit is a step-by-step guide for companies to follow, outlining the many initiatives that can help to address key environmental and social issues in the palm supply chain.

Bringing FPIC to Life in Liberia for Communities

Proforest has worked with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia to produce an animation that explains the importance of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) for local communities, in any land claims or development.

The Sungai Linau Landscape Conservation and Livelihoods Programme in video

A short film about the Sungai Linau Landscape Conservation and Livelihoods Programme, supporting sustainable pulp & paper and palm oil production in Indonesia.

Shaping a social dialogue culture for more sustainable palm oil

Social dialogue includes the exchanges of information, consultation, negotiation, and dispute settlement, with the aim to create and maintain a platform for discussions between the government and palm oil companies and workers’ unions. See the new animation explaining the process in Indonesia.

Learn about protecting biological, ecological, social and cultural values in production landscapes

The HCV Network and Proforest have published a new e-Learning course on how to protect the most important environmental and social values within agricultural commodity production landscapes.

Proforest publishes its generic Verified Deforestation and Conversion Free (V-DCF) methodology

Proforest has produced a generic methodology to provide the industry with an aligned approach that will enable greater transparency and therefore trust in the process.

Ten Countries Commit to Sustainable Commodities in Africa

Ministers from ten African countries will today sign the Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative Declaration, a single set of principles for the responsible production of agricultural commodities in Africa.

Dix pays s’engagent en faveur de la production de matières premières durables en Afrique

Les ministres de dix pays africains concluront aujourd’hui le Partenariat pour les matières premières durables en Afrique, consistant en une série de principes assurant la promotion de la production responsable des matières premières agricoles en Afrique.