Agriculture's Role in Poverty Reduction

How Businesses Can Meet EU Deforestation Regulation: Innovative Solutions for Supply Chain Transparency

Addressing deforestation and land conversion within supply chains has never been more urgent, as businesses come under pressure to align their operations with global sustainability goals and new regulations. Credible sustainability systems are stepping up with new tools to help companies meet deforestation-free commitments, ensuring transparency and compliance in sourcing key commodities. Read on for more insights.

Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Corporate Impact, Global Goals, Partnerships, Sustainable Development

September 5, 2024

What 3,000 Farmers Told Us About Wellbeing in the Coffee Supply Chain

A new report from 60 Decibels reveals insights from 3,000 coffee farmers in Uganda and Rwanda, highlighting the challenges and opportunities within the coffee supply chain. While profitability and financial security remain elusive for many, farmers show resilience and commitment. By prioritizing farmer voices and wellbeing, the coffee industry can foster greater sustainability and equity.

Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Livelihoods and Jobs, Social Welfare, Sustainable Development

September 3, 2024

From Carbon to Cash: The Climate Innovations Raising Smallholder Farmers’ Incomes

How can we support the 600 million smallholder farmers around the world to meet and respond to the challenges of climate change? This article explores two carbon innovations in the Philippines and Ghana that are tackling these challenges by incentivizing smallholder farmers to adopt climate-smart practices and boost their incomes.

Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Livelihoods and Jobs

September 2, 2024

Off-Grid Success: Solar Chilling Fuels Produce Supply For Women Farmers In Malawi

Malawian farmers face significant post-harvest losses due to lack of refrigeration and market access. Practical Action’s Renewable Energy for Agriculture project empowers women farmers with renewable energy technologies, enabling them to grow quality crops, store produce effectively, and secure regular contracts, resulting in increased income and reduced losses.

Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Energy, Gender

August 1, 2024

Connecting Mexican Farmers and Buyers Through Regenerative Practices

Global supply chains have historically sidelined Mexican Smallholder farmers but they are now at the forefront of an agricultural transformation. Discover how a unique partnership between multinational buyers and local farmers is steering the adoption of regenerative practices that enhance food security and promote environmentally positive practices.

Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Innovative Business Models, Livelihoods and Jobs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

July 22, 2024

The Fairtrade Foundation: 30 Years of Transformative Change

Celebrate the Fairtrade Foundation’s 30th Anniversary and explore its impact on global trade. Fairtrade supports over 2 million farmers and workers, addresses climate change challenges, and promotes fair wages. Discover consumer power in transforming trade systems and ensuring sustainable futures for beloved products like coffee.

Agriculture, Business, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Livelihoods and Jobs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

July 4, 2024

Unintended Consequences of Environmentally Friendly Diets

As we strive for sustainable diets to combat climate change and protect biodiversity, concerns arise about their nutritional adequacy. A systematic review reveals that eco-friendly diets may lead to lower intakes of essential micronutrients, posing risks to vulnerable populations. How can we balance environmental sustainability with optimal nutrition?

Agriculture, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Food and Nutrition, Health

May 28, 2024

Fields of Change: Making Cotton Work Better for Women

The textile and apparel industries are showing signs of progress on gender awareness and women’s empowerment. Yet, at the start of their supply chains, the cotton sector lags behind. So, Alia Malik asks: How can cotton sow fields of change?

Agriculture, Business, Gender, Livelihoods and Jobs

May 22, 2024

Investing in Women Farmers with Leonor Gutiérrez Fernández

Social Impact Pioneer Leonor Gutiérrez Fernández, Director of Women in Agriculture Initiative (WAI) at Root Capital talks investing in women farmers.

Agriculture, Gender, Livelihoods and Jobs, Measuring Social Impact

May 13, 2024

How Sustainable Agriculture Contributes to Achieving Zero Hunger

Amid rising global hunger due to pandemic, conflict, and climate change, SDG2: Zero Hunger remains a paramount goal. Learn how Farm Africa is enhancing smallholder farmers’ resilience in Eastern Africa through climate-smart agriculture, holistic programs, and empowering community-led initiatives, driving forward the critical mission to eradicate hunger by 2030.

Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Climate Justice, Food and Nutrition, Global Goals

April 18, 2024

Supporting the Economic Empowerment of Women in Coffee

The contribution that women make to the coffee value chain often goes underappreciated and undercompensated. However, TechnoServe Global Gender Director Cristina Manfre argues that by shining a spotlight on the roles women play across the value chain, we can help them to improve their incomes and economic empowerment.

Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Gender, Livelihoods and Jobs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

April 18, 2024

Mainstreaming Gender to Power Sustainable Business Growth

Gender equality is the cornerstone of sustainable business growth. This article explores how MEDA’s Gender Equality Mainstreaming (GEM) Framework is advancing gender equality, in addition to business growth and impact. After applying GEM to 40 businesses and investment funds globally, MEDA found that mainstreaming gender throughout business operations was linked with greater commercial success.

Agriculture, Corporate Impact, Gender

March 12, 2024

Together for 2024

The landscape of global development is evolving, with new challenges and opportunities emerging on the horizon. As we navigate these complexities, the power of collaboration, innovation and impactful action becomes increasingly apparent. This paper synthesises the insights from a vibrant Online Written Discussion, “Together for 2024”.

Agriculture, Business, Care Economy, Climate Action, Conflict and Peace, Corporate Impact, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education, Engaging Employees, Finance and Investment, Food and Nutrition, Gender, Governance and Transparency, Health, Human Rights, Innovative Business Models, Living Wages, Measuring Social Impact, Sustainable Employment

January 9, 2024

Climate Justice Summit 2023 – Day 1 – Fireside 2

Our Fireside Chat with Hand in Hand, exploring how we create a compelling business case for regenerative farming for women smallholders at the ‘base

Agriculture, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact

December 13, 2023

Online Written Discussion – Farmer Centred Food Security

Our online discussion centered on enhancing farmer-centred food security. Recognizing that 84% of our farms are smallholdings, yet the average smallholder farmer earns just

Agriculture, Climate Justice, Food and Nutrition, Livelihoods and Jobs

November 23, 2023

Why a Food-Secure Future Means Focusing on Smallholder Farmers

This World Children’s Day, the UK hosts the Global Food Security Summit, addressing Zero Hunger and malnutrition. Amid alarming UN projections of over 600 million people facing hunger by 2030, the summit focuses on empowering smallholder farmers and leveraging technology for a sustainable, resilient food system

Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Finance and Investment, Food and Nutrition, Gender, Livelihoods and Jobs, Technology, Youth

November 20, 2023

Empowering Ghanaian Women in Sustainable Shea Trading

Shea trading does nothing to lift women producers in Ghana above the UN poverty line. The Dipaliya Return on Extraction business model changes all that, empowering women, providing fair wages, and enabling community investments. Dipaliya stands for ethical and regenerative shea trading in Ghana.

Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Corporate Impact, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Innovative Business Models, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

October 30, 2023

Capturing Natural Goodness In Hazelnuts From Soil To Snack

Explore the journey of Turkish hazelnuts from soil to snack, learn how these premium nuts, grown in the climate of the Black Sea region, become global confectionery and healthy snacks, all while uplifting local communities.