Global seaweed: new and emerging markets report, 2023

With its ability to sink carbon, sustain marine biodiversity, employ women, and unlock value chains, seaweed farming demonstrates how development, climate, and nature work together to generate value and…

Trade effects of voluntary sustainability standards in tropical commodity sectors: A nuanced story

Growing hemp for the future: A global fiber guide

Since its recent legalization in countries around the world, the global textile industry is increasingly turning to hemp, celebrating the plant’s ability to enhance soil health, support biodiversity, s…

Trade effects of voluntary sustainability standards in tropical commodity sectors

This article investigates the trade implications of voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) in tropical commodity sectors. VSS are increasingly important, not only in corporate sustainability…

Understanding the impact of consumer-oriented assurance schemes: A review of voluntary standards and labels for the environmental sustainability of agri-food products

Assurance schemes (certifications and labels) are widespread in the agri-food…

Adopting sustainability standards: how do businesses benefit? (webinar)

Sustainability standards continue to be one of the most important tools to support businesses across the value chain in delivering on core sustainability issues – but how are they good for b…

Monitoring the scope and benefits of Fairtrade: monitoring report 14th edition

Fairtrade International releases yearly data highlighting the extent and influence of Fairtrade on farmers, workers, and their communities. This report provides a summary of specific monitoring data…

With and beyond sustainability certification: Exploring inclusive business and solidarity economy strategies in Peru and Switzerland

Certification of sustainability standards is an important governance strategy aimed at enhancing the human well-being outcomes of…

Pre-certification conditions of independent oil palm smallholders in Indonesia. Assessing prospects for RSPO certification

Smallholders are critical to the realization of a sustainable palm oil sector. However, particularly independent smallholders, untied to mills, lag behind…

Global market report: Banana prices and sustainability

This report suggests that voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) can help banana producers build resilience against industry challenges, whilst suggesting that the costs of sustainable growing…

Price interventions as a part of living Income strategies: lessons learned from piloting a price premium mechanism for basmati rice farmers in Pakistan

This Oxfam discussion paper discusses a pilot project in Pakistan aimed at improving the income of…

Voluntary Sustainability Standards in South Asia

The report examines the potential of voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) in addressing three major sustainability challenges in South Asia's cotton sector: pest management, water conservation,…