Tagged with "Landscapes"

  • Fedepalma and IDH sign €1.2 million co-financing agreement for sustainable palm oil in Colombia

    Fedepalma and IDH – the Sustainable Trade Initiative signed on 25 August a co-financing agreement to confirm their commitment to strengthening the sustainable production of Colombian palm oil, in an online ceremony hosted from Bogota (Colombia), with Cenipalma as technical partner.With an investment of around 5 billion dollars, this represents the beginning of a plan with significant potential for the palm oil industry and for the country.

    Fedepalma and IDH sign €1.2 million co-financing agreement for sustainable palm oil in Colombia
  • IDH and Fapcen invite stakeholders to develop the PPI Compact of the Balsas-MA region

    IDH and the North Export Corridor Research Support Foundation (Fapcen) presented on July 10, during an online event for more than 100 people, an invitation to establish the Produce, Preserve…

    IDH and Fapcen invite stakeholders to develop the PPI Compact of the Balsas-MA region
  • Sema-MT and IDH enter into partnership to promote environmental regularization in Mato Grosso

    The municipalities of Juruena, Cotriguaçu, Sorriso and Barra do Garças, where the PCI Regional Compacts have been implemented, will have priority The Mato Grosso State Secretariat for the Environment (Sema-MT,…

    Sema-MT and IDH enter into partnership to promote environmental regularization in Mato Grosso
  • Marfrig’s production chain to be free of deforestation within ten years

    Marfrig, one of the global leaders in the beef market and the world's largest hamburger producer, today launched the Marfrig Verde+ Plan, which aims to ensure that 100% of the company's production chain is sustainable and deforestation-free within ten years. The plan was presented to investors, customers, ranchers and environmentalists in Brazil and abroad during an online event on 23 July 2020, which brought together the company’s leading executives, representatives of the financial market and civil society. The plan was development in partnership with IDH – the Sustainable Trade Initiative. Over the next ten years, Marfrig will invest 500 million reais (approx. 82.5 million Euro) in sustainability actions.

    Marfrig’s production chain to be free of deforestation within ten years
  • Experts talk about challenges and opportunities in livestock production in times of pandemic

    A new scenario was established due to the situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and, as a result, the need to discuss the required adjustments and opportunities for innovation brought…

    Experts talk about challenges and opportunities in livestock production in times of pandemic
  • IDH and Conservation International sign partnership to support sustainable supply chains for post-COVID-19 recovery

    On June 16, Conservation International (CI) and the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to broaden their joint commitment help build sustainable supply chains and focus…

    IDH and Conservation International sign partnership to support sustainable supply chains for post-COVID-19 recovery
  • PCI Institute’s Investment Committee assesses progress in funding for Mato Grosso

    The virtual meeting of the PCI Institute’s Investment Committee was held on June 30, and was attended by 26 members, under the coordination of the IDH. The Investment Committee is…

    PCI Institute’s Investment Committee assesses progress in funding for Mato Grosso
  • Members of PCI Regional Compacts assess and discuss lessons learned and outcomes in the implementation process

    The process of sharing learning on the construction of Regional Compacts is an important step for us to understand the path that was and continues to be built; thereby we…

    Members of PCI Regional Compacts assess and discuss lessons learned and outcomes in the implementation process
  • IDH Colombia kicks off alliance-building agenda for green growth plan in Huila

    As part of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the IDH and the governor of Huila, on May 27, IDH Colombia team has held several meetings with directors of national…

    IDH Colombia kicks off alliance-building agenda for green growth plan in Huila
  • VSA stands out as a new market mechanism for sustainable land approaches

    At a time when the world faces growing socio-environmental challenges, it has become evident that our current efforts toward sustainability in tropical ecosystems are insufficient to ensure long-term systemic progress…

    VSA stands out as a new market mechanism for sustainable land approaches