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The race is on to meet the requirements of the European Union Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) by December 30, 2025—and certified coffee and cocoa companies can consider the Rainforest Alliance as your relay partner in the sprint.
The Selva Maya Tropical Timber Trade Mission 2024 report details a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at promoting the international trade of sustainably sourced tropical timber from forest communities in Mexico and Guatemala. Building on the 2023 mission, the 2024 edition deepened collaboration between community forest enterprises, timber traders, NGOs, and government bodies. It highlights key activities, […]
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The iconic tropical forests of Cameroon’s Western Highlands and South Region are disappearing. To combat this, we set our sights on three interconnected solutions: community-led landscape management, sustainable agriculture and local business, and strengthened rights for women and youth.... Continue Reading
The Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) project aims to link small-scale producers to global supply chains in an environmentally sustainable, economically viable, and socially responsible manner.... Continue Reading
By mandating companies to conduct risk-based human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD), the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) enhances supply chain resilience and boosts EU competitiveness. However, it can only be achieved if all supply chain actors, including those beyond Tier 1, are included in companies’ HREDD processes. Specifically, smallholders are crucial […]