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News
- 1 Aug 2018
Back to the future: Sketching out oil palm scenarios to 2035
Mapping impacts of land use change for ecosystem services in Kalimantan
Feature
- 30 Jul 2018
Cocoa agroforests mean more than chocolate
Optimizing carbon stocks of cocoa landscapes can help conserve Africa’s forests – and aid global climate goals
News
- 28 May 2018
Are deforestation-free commodities too good to be true?
Deep down in supply chains, zero deforestation commitments look different than on paper
Photo Essay
- 12 Jul 2017
Helping Indonesian craftsmen go global, sustainably
Mechanisms to ensure wood is legally sourced are essential to conserve forests, and can also help small businesses expand exports, thereby increasing incomes
Feature
- 2 Aug 2016
Industrious thinking
News
- 28 Jul 2016
When small meets big in the value chain
Smallholder farmers can benefit from partnerships with large organizations, but power dynamics can put them at a disadvantage.
News
- 28 Jul 2016
When small meets big in the value chain
Video Q&A
- 14 Jul 2016
Marco Albani: TFA 2020 and the transformation of supply chains
Increased transparency is pushing the private sector toward deforestation-free commodities, expert says.
Analysis
- 17 Mar 2016
Why ‘zero deforestation’ is only one piece of the sustainability puzzle
Lessons from the Brazilian Amazon show it’s important to shift toward more sustainable land uses and look for ways to intensify beef production.
Analysis
- 7 Jan 2016
Zero deforestation in Indonesia: Pledges, politics and palm oil
Corporations and government share the goal of sustainable economic development but each faces its own challenges – so which rules should apply?
Feature
- 23 Sep 2015
The long road to ‘zero deforestation’ … whatever that means
One year after the New York Declaration on Forests was signed, the challenges are becoming clear – as are the opportunities.
Feature
- 12 Apr 2013
Norway’s government pension fund divests from palm oil producers
Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in the decision to invest in palm oil.
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