Cocoa is the main component of a vast industry with far-reaching repercussions on a global scale. While many of us love chocolate for its taste, cocoa has a less sweet side that poses serious problems. The cultivation and production processes are linked to complex challenges covering social, environmental and economic dimensions. Challenges, analysis and new solutions.
Tag Archives: Smallholders
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Jan
Jan
Coconut plantations, which often receive minimal attention compared to crops such as palm oil, represent a less profitable and less attractive option for farmers. Coconut growing is not just an industry, but also a vital part of rural economies. Overview and solutions.
17
Nov
Nov
Rice is more than just a staple food; it contributes to nearly one-fifth of all human consumed calories globally. The reliance on this cereal draws a clear picture of its indispensable role in ensuring food security, especially in developing countries. Today, rice consumption is increasing globally, while productivity is declining due to numerous factors.
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Feb
Feb
Forced labor has been documented in a wide range of green technologies, including solar, wind and lithium-ion battery production. Ksapa is coordinating with investors, buyers and stakeholders using a 5 step approach to design open source guidelines enabling business community to engage meaningfully their business partners and mitigate risks associated to their operations.
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Sep
Sep
Ksapa reviews the implications of the EU Digital Services Act for Human Rights Due Diligence and outlines a way forward for organizations to embed data protection in Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence.
26
Aug
Aug
Ksapa analyses the benefits of leveraging impact measurement for regenerative agriculture mainstreaming to smallholders, and shares insights
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Jul
Jul
Climate change, food security and biodiversity are some of our times largest and most pressing issues, and the three elements are very closely related. So, a solution in one of these areas can affect the two others. We take a closer look at Greenland’s Glacial Rock Flour which could offer a solution to regenerative agriculture.
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Jun
Jun
Ksapa interviews our in-house experts Christele Delbé and Hatim Issoufaly to discuss the use of certification programs with smallholder farmers.
