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Peruvian government recognizes good mining conditions and practices

San Luis Artisanal Mining Company has received a commendation from the government of Peru for its achievement of Fairmined certification,…

18 December 2018

Solidaridad calls for sustainable production of palm oil in face of EU ban

The EU’s recent ban of palm oil for use in biofuels by 2030 has caused discontent among palm oil producing…

13 December 2018

Supporting successful female entrepeneurs in Colombia's coffee value chain

Carola Schouten, Minister of Agriculture of the Netherlands, met with the Women Coffee Growers Association of West Huila (ASMUCAOCC) on…

11 December 2018

Solidaridad urges COP24 to work with farmers to secure climate change improvements for all

Solidaridad has called on the UN Climate Summit in Katowice to support its efforts in developing countries to help farmers…

10 December 2018

Improving sustainable palm oil supply chains with Henkel Beauty Care’s new Nature Box

Solidaridad has recently expanded its partnership with Henkel Beauty Care to include the company’s new brand, Nature Box.

06 December 2018

Urgent need for sustainable palm oil as global demand grows

From 2030 the use of palm oil in the production of biofuels will be banned across the European Union (EU).…

The Netherlands Signs First Bilateral Agreement on Sustainable Palm Oil from Colombia

Solidaridad, the Netherlands’ Oils and Fats Industry (MVO), the Colombian National Federation of Oil Palm Growers (Fedepalma), and the Sustainable…

30 November 2018

Village Super Market: A facility for improving food systems in Bangladesh

In this blog, Solidaridad Executive Director Nico Roozen highlights a new facility in Bangladesh that has the potential for far-reaching…

27 November 2018

South America and China Seek to Standardize Soybean Supply

More than 50 public, private and civil society leaders from Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia and China joined together to agree…

20 November 2018

International leaders celebrate 10 years of sustainable growth in Asia

Sustainability, profitability, growth and the means to achieve benefits for all were the main themes adorning the anniversary celebration as…

13 November 2018