Region: South America
Arquímedes Ramírez: Combining coffee expertise and conservation in the Amazon
Arquímedes Ramírez, a Colombian coffee farmer, has witnessed firsthand the transformation of his region from deforestation to sustainable coffee production.…
18 September 2024
A direct view into the state of native forests in Jujuy, Argentina
Local stakeholders gathered in Jujuy, Argentina, to celebrate the launch of ‘El Visor de Bosques Nativos’, or the Native Forest…
11 September 2024
Empowering change & promoting sustainable palm oil in Peru
Sonia Peña, a determined and passionate oil palm farmer, has emerged as a beacon of hope and change in the…
03 September 2024
A life change for small-scale farmers in Caquetá: A visit with coffee farmer Daniel Cuellar
Every change brings its challenges and complexities. For Daniel Díaz Cuellar it was no exception when he decided to begin…
23 August 2024
Find them all! Engaging communities on biodiversity conservation through games
The Gran Chaco of Argentina teems with wildlife. From anteaters to elusive pumas, this diverse ecosystem is home to a…
20 August 2024
Asómbrate: Promoting climate smart agriculture, harvesting carbon credits
Asómbrate, a programme led by Solidaridad, creates positive incentives for small-scale producers to adopt resilient coffee and cocoa cultivation practices,…
09 August 2024
Small-scale producers in South America navigate new EU rules on deforestation
Sustainable practices are a vital part of the effort to combat deforestation in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. To bridge…
30 July 2024
The Grounds for Sharing: A study of value distribution in the coffee industry
With over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed globally every day, the international coffee market generates substantial and growing value.…
18 June 2024
A commitment to the land in Paraguay
Carl Bielke, 54, is a partner at TRACTUR SACI., a large farm in Eastern Paraguay that supplies soy to Cargill.…
04 June 2024
Finding the Carbon Balance in Yerba Mate Cultivation
New research from southern Brazil finds that shade-grown yerba mate cultivation results in a negative carbon balance, which is a…
30 May 2024
