Publications

Policy & Governance Review Relevant to the Agro-commodity Production Landscape in Ghana

Proforest

This policy and governance review provides an overview of existing policies that are relevant to the agro-commodity production landscape in Ghana, covering deforestation, human rights and smallholder support.

Protecting & Respecting Human Rights Defenders

Proforest

This briefing is for companies committed to respecting human rights in their own operations and their supply chains. It details steps to embed the protection and respect of human rights defenders into company policies.

04 Guidance for child labour grievances

Proforest

How to verify and identify causes of grievances, develop action plans for remediation and resolution, and minimise chances of future non-compliance and conflict.

We have also published an introduction to this series...

Aligning Company Sustainability Initiatives with Government Agenda on Peat Restoration

Proforest

A Case Study of the Peat Care Village Programme in Sungai Linau, Bengkalis.

Discussion paper on human rights related risks and issues within a landscape initiative

Proforest

This paper discusses important elements of approaches to respect human rights risks and issues within landscape initiatives. This paper was produced in support of a joint initiative by the Sustainable Trade Initiative...

Developing a deforestation-free climate-resilient sustainable cocoa landscape: process and approach

Proforest | Mary Ama Kudom-Agyemang

A case study narrative on Ghana’s Asunafo-Asutifi Landscape programme.

Engaging with landscape initiatives: A practical guide for supply chain companies in Indonesia

Proforest

This Indonesia-specific guide explains where and how supply chain companies can most effectively engage with these landscape initiatives to help meet their commitments.

Africa Palm Oil Initiative: highlights 2019-2020

Proforest

The 10 APOI countries have each followed a three-phase process: engagement, development and implementation. National Principles and Action Plans were developed to guide the implementation of sustainable palm oil...

03 2020 Engaging with Landscape Initiatives

Proforest

This new version has Engaging with Landscape Initiatives Info Note incorporates feedback and experiences of companies and other stakeholders to advance understanding on how companies can engage.

06 Guidance for addressing land rights grievances

This document provides practical and action-oriented guidance on how to manage and address grievances related to land rights in the palm oil sector.