Publications

Socio-environmental monitoring of the cattle sector in Brazil

Proforest

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

Assessing compliance with the Forest Code: a practical guide

Pedro Amaral (Proforest), Tiago Reis (IPAM), Roberta del Giudice (Instituto BVRio) | Observatório do Código Florestal

Companies buying Brazilian forestry and agricultural commodities are under increasing pressure to demonstrate...

Profiles of Palm Oil Company-Smallholder Working Arrangements

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 supply base of...

Legal compliance and zero deforestation initiatives Brazil

Proforest

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 voluntary initiatives...

Process report of the RSPO National Interpretation for Honduras

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 nacional de la...

Baseline studies of successful models for sustainable smallholder development

Earth Innovation Institute | Elie Hakizumwami | Proforest | Daemeter | Wild Asia | Fauna & Flora International

There are many models of smallholder production, ranging from independent farmers or cooperatives to large-scale...