Bitter or sweet trade for Africa’s cocoa farmers?
Scientist Peter Akong Minang says Africa is lagging behind on product certification but that investment can have positive impact.
Collective effort toward more sustainable forestry management in Viet Nam
Viet Nam steps up efforts to put smallholders’ forest communities at the forefront of its sustainable forest management program through UN REDD+ and partnerships with the private sector. By Anoushka Carter and Johanna Gammelgaard In Viet Nam,...
Certifying the services of forests’ ecosystems
Forests are already certified for the quality of their wood, amongst other things. A new study is looking at whether ecosystem services can be included in certification, says Sini Savilaakso Led by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC),...
Certifying the services of forests' ecosystems
Forests are already certified for the quality of their wood, amongst other things. A new study is looking at whether ecosystem services can be included in certification, says Sini Savilaakso Led by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC),...
Community mapping for responsible palm oil
According to the Roundtable on Responsible Palm Oil’s principle on the development of new plantations, customary and user rights need to be demonstrated as part of the free prior and informed consent process. This can be done through...