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Next regional meeting of the Africa Palm Oil Initiative announced
14 March 2018The fourth Regional Meeting of the TFA 2020 Africa Palm Oil Initiative will take place 17 May in Accra, Ghana
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Tea and palm in East Africa: ensuring responsible production
12 March 2018Proforest recently visited Uganda and Rwanda to conduct HCV assessments and ensure the production of tea and oil palm is not occurring at the expense of the local environment and communities.
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The Central African Republic develops national principles for sustainable palm oil
30 January 2018Last week, the Central African Republic strengthened their commitment to the Tropical Forest Alliance 2020 (TFA 2020) Africa Palm Oil Initiative by organising a three-day national workshop on sustainable palm oil in the country.
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Understanding ‘Deforestation-Free’ in the African context
23 November 2017Last month, Proforest was in Mouila, Gabon for the Understanding Deforestation Free dialogue.
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Highlights from Africa Palm Oil Initiative meeting in Gabon
20 November 2017Government, private sector, small producers and civil society from 15 countries gathered in Libreville, Gabon, last month for the third regional workshop of the TFA 2020 Africa Palm Oil Initiative.
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Driving forward deforestation-free palm oil production in Africa
5 October 201710 countries will meet in Gabon this week to plan for the next phase of the Africa Palm Oil Initiative, coordinated by Proforest.
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Proforest elected to ISEAL Stakeholder Council
23 August 2017We are pleased to announce that Proforest’s Africa Regional Director, Abraham Baffoe, will be representing Proforest on the ISEAL Stakeholder Council.
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Success for Africa Practitioners Network alumni and partners
5 August 2017A partner company of the Africa Practitioners Network (APN) has recently achieved FSC Forest Management Controlled Wood and Chain of Custody Certification – a testament of how APN activities are leading to greater sustainability outcomes in the region.
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RSPO-endorsed training course to provide valuable practical experience to auditors in Ghana
23 June 2017This August, Proforest will be delivering its RSPO-endorsed Lead Auditor training course in Takoradi, Ghana.
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Gabon RSPO National Interpretation wins approval
4 April 2017The Gabon National Interpretation of RSPO Principles & Criteria (P&C), a process led by Proforest, has gained RSPO Board approval, marking an important step in making palm oil certification in Gabon more locally relevant and effective.
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