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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.

European Soy Monitor 2021

Overview of Soy Chart Building on past annul reports, the 2021 European Soy Monitor  finds that soybean trade remained relatively unaffected. Brazil and the United States continue to be the…

SDM Case Study: Griffin Services, Zambia

Zambia covers 75 million hectares out of which 58 percent (42 million hectares) is classified as medium-to high-potential for agriculture production. Despite only 15% of this land being under cultivation,…

European Soy Monitor Report

Sustainable soy uptake in Europe increased from 42.2% in 2019 to 43.8% in 2020. The 2020 European Soy monitor examines EU27+ (European, UK, Norwegian, and Swiss) imports of sustainable soy.

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.

AGRI3 Sector Analysis Paper: Sustainability Interventions Roadmap for Soybeans and Cattle

In partnership with IDH and Rabobank, AGRI3 is working in Brazil to support the mobilisation of commercial finance towards sustainable production in key agri-commodity sectors – soy and beef. Together,…

AGRI3 Sector Paper Brazil – Soy and beef

Supporting the mobilisation of funds from commercial banks to finance forest conservation and sustainable agriculture in Brazil.   In partnership with IDH and Rabobank, AGRI3 is working…

Balsas Region, Maranhão

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.

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…