Publications

Baseline studies of successful models for sustainable smallholder development

SHARP | 2015 | SHARP

There are many models of smallholder production, ranging from independent farmers or cooperatives to large-scale schemes funded by governments or the private sector.

The baseline studies listed here review...

Profiles of Palm Oil Company-Smallholder Working Arrangements

SHARP | 2015 | SHARP

These examples, with pros and cons of each, are intended to inform decisions of,

a) Palm oil Companies looking to:

Improve engagement with an existing smallholder supply base Expand or develop a new...

Socio-environmental monitoring of the cattle sector in Brazil

Proforest | 2017 | Proforest

As understandings of the social and environmental impact of cattle increase, so do efforts to move towards more responsible cattle supply chains. However, cattle traceability in Brazil remains...

Assessing compliance with the Forest Code: a practical guide

Pedro Amaral, Tiago Reis, Roberta del Giudice | 2017 | Observatório do Código Florestal

Companies buying Brazilian forestry and agricultural commodities are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that their products derive...

Legal compliance and zero deforestation initiatives Brazil

2016 | Proforest, WWF, TFA 2020

In Brazil various initiatives are dedicated to assessing environmental and other risks associated with commodity production, while a number of other initiatives seek to mitigate those risks. These...

Process report of the RSPO National Interpretation for Honduras

2013 |

Download: Adoption of the international RSPO criteria in its entirety as a national interpretation – Republic of Honduras

Download: Adopción de la norma internacional de RSPO en su totalidad como interpretación...