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The Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative celebrates key milestones and achievements

A commemorative publication for the launch of the Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative is published today. It marks key milestones and achievements of the ten member countries in West and Central Africa to establish responsible production of agricultural commodities that protect forests, nature and livelihoods.

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). 

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.

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.

Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative to be signed at CoP27

Momentum is building for this year’s CoP27, where ten African governments will sign the declaration for the Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative (ASCI).

Côte D’Ivoire Insights: A photo story on capacity building in the landscape

Building capacity in a multi-stakeholder process, bringing together government, companies and civil society in a landscape initiative.

Ghana Insights: A photo story on capacity building in a Hotspot Intervention Area

Capacity building supports efforts to address systemic challenges like deforestation, water management, land conflicts and labour rights, which need to be collectively addressed within and beyond individual company supply chains.

RSPO P&C LA course in Nigeria 2022

RSPO P&C LA course in Nigeria 2022

RSPO P&C LA course in Ghana 2022

RSPO P&C LA course in Ghana 2022