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June 2019

Effects of voluntary sustainability standards on yield, price, costs and income in the agriculture sector

Using a modified systematic review approach, the report authors reviewed 51 studies that examined the impact of agricultural VSS participation on five livelihood-related…

October 2018

Accelerating systemic change in sustainable agricultural commodity production: How can we most effectively align donors, international development agencies, NGOs and the private sector?

The Good Growth Partnership (GGP), a flagship…

June 2018

Measuring impacts of supply chain initiatives for conservation: Focus on forest-risk food commodities

This report summarizes the main outcomes of forest conservation initiatives adopted by global agro-food companies based on a systematic literature search and review. The study…

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The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) build the framework for the global transformation by 2030.

SDG 1 - No Poverty

SDG 2 - Zero Hunger

SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 4 - Quality Education

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG 7 - Affordable and clean energy

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

SDG 10 - Reduce Inequalities

SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 12 - Responsible Production and Consumption

SDG 13 - Climate Action

SDG 14 - Life Below Water

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SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

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