Three standards sign on voluntary basis environmental criteria
On voluntary basis, the first 3 standards have signed a policy agreement that will help to reduce environmental impact in the flowers sector. The Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (part of IDH…
In Kenya and Ethiopia, the tea and flowers programs work towards safer and more gender-equal workplaces. Hear from our partners why they find it important to work towards a gender-balanced…
Reducing environmental impact in the flowers sector
The IDH Flowers and Plants program has adopted new criteria to support growers in their journey towards measuring and reducing environmental impact. These criteria include additional environmental…
A new self-assessment tool developed in collaboration with Rainforest Alliance Rainforest Alliance and IDH developed a self-assessment tool for identifying the living wage gap at farm level. The tool,…
Since the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, until 10 December, Human Rights Day, IDH is proud to be joining this year’s global 16 Days of Activism…
Why a gender approach is good for workers, business and the sector
At global level there is ample and growing evidence that investing in the female workforce aligns well with business priorities. Since 2014 we have with the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers and Exporters Association,…
Why should gender be addressed in our value chains?
For the UN women campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, together with our partners and core donors we raise our voices to emphasize just how crucial we…
Towards a gender approach in the Ethiopian flower sector
This blog is written by Jochem Schneemann from Fair & Sustainable Consulting and published on their website on November 27, 2018 At global level there is increasing evidence…
Podcast: Why a gender approach is good for farmers, business and the sector as a whole
How is maternity leave on the farm level connected to a favorable position in the international market? In this month’s podcast we share learnings and best practices on applying a…