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Proforest is a unique, non-profit group. We support companies, governments, civil society and other organisations to work towards the responsible production and sourcing of agricultural and forest commodities.

What we do

At Proforest we’re passionate about helping people produce and source agricultural and forest commodities responsibly. That’s why we support companies throughout supply chains to have positive social and environmental outcomes in the places where commodities are produced.

Our focus

Our work supports agricultural commodity production and sourcing that can deliver positive social and environmental outcomes. This means working with producers and supply chains to have positive impacts for the people and places where commodities are produced.

Africa Palm Oil Initiative

The Africa Palm Oil Initiative’s (APOI) vision is a prosperous palm oil industry which brings jobs and wealth to local communities in a way that is environmentally and socially sustainable and protects the rich tropical forests of the region. It is coordinated by Proforest on behalf of the Tropical Forest Alliance 2020.

Reports and publications

Shifting towards sustainability: How the APOI is changing palm oil production in West and Central Africa (2019)
Report detailing highlights from APOI during its implementation phase during the year 2019-2020.
Moving towards sustainable production: the Africa Palm Oil Initiative impact report - achievements and highlights (2019)

Briefing notes

Our series of seven briefing notes documenting the progress of the initiative from its inception in 2014 onwards. Download the others in the series below:

APOI briefing 1: TFA 2020 Action Plan on Oil Palm Development in Africa [ENG] | [FRE]
APOI briefing 2: TFA 2020 Action Plan on Oil Palm Development in Africa [ENG] | [FRE]
APOI briefing 3: TFA 2020 Action Plan on Oil Palm Development in Africa [ENG] | [FRE]
APOI briefing 4: Progress towards responsible palm oil production in West and Central Africa [ENG] | [FRE]
APOI briefing 5: Driving forward deforestation-free palm oil production in Africa [ENG] | FRE]
APOI briefing 7: From Principles to Practice: Implementing Deforestation Commitments in Africa [ENG] | [FRE]

Read more APOI-related publications here.

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