Publications

Baseline studies of successful models for sustainable smallholder development
30 May 2019SHARP | 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
28 May 2019SHARP | 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
23 June 2017Proforest | 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
16 March 2017Pedro 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
2 August 20162016 | 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
29 January 20152013 |
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...