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  • IDH, FAPCEN and over 50 partners launch new Compact for sustainable development in Brazilian Cerrado

    A public-private coalition of over 50 partners has signed an agreement to collectively manage long-term sustainable development in the region of Balsas (Maranhão), in Matopiba, Brazil’s biggest agricultural frontier. The coalition has committed to actions to end illegal deforestation in the region by 2025 and to transition to sustainable methods of agricultural production.

    IDH, FAPCEN and over 50 partners launch new Compact for sustainable development in Brazilian Cerrado
  • Turning Europe’s good intentions into effective action to stop deforestation

    It is said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions and the same is true when it comes to international efforts to halt deforestation. This week, the IPCC released its Sixth Assessment Report, once again highlighting the key role of forest protection in mitigating climate change and adapting to its impacts. Despite decades of such advice and well-meaning policy, we’re still losing our remaining forests at an alarming rate.

    Turning Europe’s good intentions into effective action to stop deforestation
  • The palm oil challenge: How India can push for sustainable edible oils 

    In recent decades, palm oil and soy have grown to dominate the global production mix and global consumption of edible oils by volume.  India - the world’s largest importer of vegetable oils - has a unique opportunity and agency to address the environmental impact of vegetable oil consumption.

    The palm oil challenge: How India can push for sustainable edible oils 
  • Podcast: Monitoring responsible soy through collaboration

    Slowly but surely, European commitments for using responsible and conversion-free soy are becoming concrete, as we can see in the 3rd European Soy Monitor that was recently launched. But what…

    Podcast: Monitoring responsible soy through collaboration
  • PCI compact Sorriso leads the RTRS soybean certification in Mato Grosso

    In a partnership with the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) and Clube Amigos da Terra (CAT), Bayer provided direct support to the soybean certification in the region of Sorriso (MT) as…

    PCI compact Sorriso leads the RTRS soybean certification in Mato Grosso
  • IDH UK endorses industry deforestation due diligence response

    IDH UK has supported 22 major companies including Unilever and Nestlé with a response on proposed UK legislation for due diligence requirements for forest risk commodities. The main conclusion is…

    IDH UK endorses industry deforestation due diligence response
  • Redoubling the efforts for a sustainable soy industry

    Our latest European Soy Monitor demonstrates the beginning of progress. Looking at soybean meal consumption in 2018 in Europe, 38% is FEFAC SSG compliant and 19% deforestation-free, the start of…

    Redoubling the efforts for a sustainable soy industry
  • Sorriso PCI Compact creates a safe environment for investors interested in responsible soybean production

    The Sorriso PCI (Produce, Conserve and Include) Compact has provided the municipality with a favorable environment to demonstrate it is possible to balance large-scale sustainable commodities production, natural resources conservation…

    Sorriso PCI Compact creates a safe environment for investors interested in responsible soybean production
  • IDH and CAT invest in responsible soy production in the Sorriso area, Mato Grosso (Brazil)

    The Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) and the Clube Amigos da Terra (CAT) today launched a €1.7m pilot project, which is the first pilot project of IDH’s ambitious landscape program in Sorriso (Brazil). The activities aim to promote responsible soy production, foster the restoration and regeneration of degraded areas and offer technical assistance to small-scale farmers.

    IDH and CAT invest in responsible soy production in the Sorriso area, Mato Grosso (Brazil)
  • IDH e CAT investem Programa para apoiar a produção de soja responsável na região de Sorriso

    A Iniciativa para o Comércio Sustentável (IDH) e o Clube Amigos da Terra (CAT) lançaram, no dia 04 março, o Programa Cultivando Vida Sustentável que investirá, até o final de…

    IDH e CAT investem Programa para apoiar a produção de soja responsável na região de Sorriso