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Funding constraints have been identified as a cause of low productivity in smallholder oil palm plantations, slow issuance of smallholder cultivation registration certificates (STD-B) and missed ISPO certification targets….
Developed in collaboration with the ISPO Secretariat, this report compares information collected as part of ISPO certification with information required by EU operators under the EUDR, to identify what information…
Thailand is the world’s largest producer of natural rubber. In 2022, the country produced more than 4.7 million tonnes of natural rubber, accounting for around one-third of global rubber production….
This document summarises the technical dialogue held between actors linked to the meat and leather value chains in Brazil and the European Union in March 2022, which discussed the importance…
The EU-Brazil Beef and Leather Value Chain Dialogues aimed to bring together key stakeholders from the European Union and Brazil (importers, retailers, meat packers, tanneries, exporters, farmers, researchers, relevant associations…
This document presents an overview of the cattle traceability arrangements in Brazil, from calf to slaughterhouse. It is part of the EU-Brazil Beef and Leather Value Chain Dialogues….
This document summarises the 44th edition of SIGEP, the International Ice Cream, Confectionery and Bakery Exhibition, held on 21 January 2023 in Rimini, Italy. The event was organised by AL-INVEST…
This document describes a project for defining an environmental traceability system in Paraguay. This is articulated in a roadmap with seven macro-phases….
This document is a diagnosis of the Paraguayan beef and leather value chain’s structure and a comparative analysis of traceability systems in the country….
This report summarises a technical mission in Argentina’s Province of Santa Fe that AL-INVEST Verde conducted from 12 to 19 December 2022….
This report is the basis for its development: it analyses the sustainable management of native forests in the coastal area of Uruguay, specifically in Paysandú, where the certification system’s pilot…
This document highlights AL-INVEST Verde’s efforts throughout 2023 to establish dialogue and an exchange of experiences among Latin American coffee-producing countries regarding the main initiatives launched in the public sector…
This document presents the results of a research study on the forestry-wood sector in Paraguay. The study was conducted through the collection, analysis and processing of primary data obtained through…
This document presents the most relevant technical information on the different regulations and initiatives of the European Green Deal (EVP) that affect or may affect exports of agro-industrial products to…
The EU Regulation on Deforestation-free products (EUDR) raises interesting discussions of “environmental informational sovereignty” (Gautreau, 2021) for countries such as Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. This report intends to contribute to…
This preparedness assessment report evaluates Ghana’s readiness to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements for cocoa production….
This preparedness assessment report evaluates Cameroon’s readiness to meet the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements for cocoa production….
This preparedness assessment report evaluates Côte d’Ivoire’s readiness to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) concerning cocoa production….
This issue of Cocoa Insight focuses on compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) concerning the legality of cocoa production and trade….
This technical insight paper highlights the importance of spatial information for complying with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in the cocoa sector….
Region:

Luwero, Nakaseke, Kassanda, Mubende, Bukomansimbi, Kyotera, Omoro, and Nwoya

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, traders, state and non state actors, and processors

Key activities:
  • Capacity building of smallholder coffee farmers in production practices and sustainable land use management.
  • Establishing traceability system and facilitating access to sustainable financing 
  • Facilitate inclusive business partnerships between producer organizations and supply chain actors​ 
  • Promote multi-stakeholder cooperation​ 
Commodities:
Region:

Huánuco, Ucayali, Pasco and Junín

Target group:

Public and private stakeholders, especially exporting companies, cooperatives and smallholder producers

Key activities:
  • Strengthen the supply chains to meet EUDR requirements 
  • Facilitate access to sustainable finance and knowledge exchange
  • Training of smallholders to sustainable manage their production systems 
Commodities:
Region:

Ngozi and Kayanza 

Target group:

Smallholders

Key activities:
  • Training on the use of traceability tools and support on collection of geolocation data for EUDR compliance 
  • Support the development of a national coffee sector dashboard for traceability and transparency
  • Capacity building of smallholder coffee farmers in production practices and sustainable land use management.​ 
Commodities:
Region:

Centre, South West, Littoral, South, East and West regions

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, women, youth, and indigenous peoples

Key activities:
  • Develop inclusive business partnerships with the private sector 
  • Facilitate access to finance for sustainable business models 
  • Support and train farmers in open-source traceability systems 
  • Promote multistakeholder dialogues to improve legal and regulatory provisions 
Commodities:
Region:

(Lower) Kafue Catchment Ecosystem

Target group:

Farmers and community forest management groups

Key activities:
  • Support community forest management groups in the
    sustainable management of natural resources and livelihood creation
  • Support farmers to produce soy in line with the EUDR and increase productivity, and implement transparency and traceability pilots
Commodities:
Region:

Lampung, West Kalimantan, and Central Sulawesi

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, private sector, and civil society organizations along the value chains

Key activities:
  • Empowering Smallholder Farmers and Farmer Organizations by facilitating traceability and legality, building capacity on Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), and strengthening farmer organizations, ensuring inclusive support for both men and women farmers.
  • Promoting sustainable practices and collaboration by supporting village HCV/HCS conservation efforts, testing and strengthening the National Dashboard for traceability and legality, and fostering national and regional exchanges.
Commodities:
Region:

Son La, Gia Lai ​​

Target group:

Smallholder farmers and marginalized groups

Key activities:
  • Support coffee value chain actors
  • Foster deforestation-free, sustainable, and legal supply chains
Commodities:
Region:

Yangambi Biosphere Reserve, Salonga National Park North, Salonga National Park South, Virunga National Park, Kahuzi-Biéga National Park​

Target group:

Public and private sector

Key activities:
  • Promote sustainable agricultural practices
  • Minimize forest degradation
  • Prevent deforestation
Commodities:
Region:

Provinces of Orellana and Sucumbíos

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, women, indigenous people and youth

Key activities:
  • Promoting Multi Stakeholder Dialogues
  • Improving traceabilty systems
Commodities:
Region:

Xingu territory, State of Pará

Target group:

Family farmers

Key activities:
  • Improve market access, value creation, and access to sustainable finance
  • Integrate farmers into traceability systems
Commodities:
Global activities