2019 Certification impacts report: research guides our way forward

Are we making progress towards eliminating child labour? A root cause analysis in the cocoa sector in Côte d’Ivoire

This white paper examines the status of child labour in the cocoa sector in Côte d’Ivoire, addressing its root causes, intervention strategies, and the ch…

Global market report: Tea prices and sustainability

This global market report on tea is part of the IISD: Sustainable Commodities Marketplace Series. The series provides a market performance overview and outlook for key agricultural commodities that…

Implementation of circular economy between mining and construction sectors: A promising route to achieve sustainable development goals

Mining, mineral processing, and metallurgical activities generate more than 100 billion tons of waste per year in several forms.…

Unlocking targeted approaches to improve household resilience of cocoa farmers

World Benchmarking Alliance: Gender insights report 2023

The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has analysed 1,006 companies across ten industries and 80+ countries, providing a comprehensive view of gender equality efforts in the private sector. Companies…

High cost of cheap water: The true value of water and freshwater ecosystems to people and planet

This WWF report highlights the critical global water crisis and emphasises the significance of water resources. The report reveals that the annual economic value of water and freshwater…

The contribution of voluntary sustainability systems to women’s participation and leadership in decision-making: A strategic evidence review

As more Voluntary Sustainability Standards/Systems (VSS) increase their efforts to address gender inequality in agri-food…

Social-life cycle assessment of oil palm plantation smallholders in Bengkulu province, Indonesia

This article posits that smallholders are often seen as a weak point in the development of oil palm plantation production. The quality and yield of their production are considered low…

Food systems investing in East Africa

This report assesses the role of impact funds in investing in agroecological Innovators in East Africa. The project focused on funds that invest in food and agricultural businesses in Kenya, Rwanda,…

Gender and agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa: Review of constraints and effective interventions

A strong agricultural practice is essential to boosting gross domestic product (GDP), reducing poverty, improving food security, and achieving structural transformation across Africa. However,…

Rethinking our food systems: A guide for multi-stakeholder collaboration

Food systems involve complex challenges, which call for a systemic, multi-level and multi-stakeholder participatory approach for addressing interrelated issues across economic, social and…

Standards and the Sustainable Development Goals: Leveraging Sustainability Standards for Reporting on SDG Progress

To gain a better understanding of the potential of voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) in contributing to the achievement of the SDGs (sustainable…