HARMONITOR: Improving clarity on sustainability certification schemes in Europe … In the current landscape where sustainability is a critical global concern, the European Union's HARMONITOR project represents a significant step towards improving the …
Colombian rubber industry ready to embrace EUDR challenges … “It is essential to work together and address the commitments and responsibilities that the EUDR regulation requires.” An interview with Fernando Garcia Rubio, Executive Director of both the …
The Desa’a Restoration Project: Restoring ecosystems, empowering people … An Ethiopian forest isn’t merely being restored; it’s transforming lives. Recently awarded the Preferred by Nature Ecosystem Restoration Verification, the Desa’a Restoration project …
Sustainable forestry in Gran Canaria: A model for arid regions … Gran Canaria, a jewel in the Canary Islands, thrives with lush greenery despite its arid climate. The secret lies not in traditional rainfall, but in a fascinating phenomenon – horizontal …
“Green Prosperity”: A sustainable approach to Vietnam's Acacia industry … In the fast-paced world of global furniture manufacturing, the demand for timber has reached new heights. Vietnam, a key contributor to this market, faces the challenge of meeting …
Gloves are off: Rainbow Warriors Vs. Sustainable Certification … Certification schemes are scoring miserable points in a new Greenpeace report repeating claims that certification is - at best - serving as a tool for greenwashing unsustainable businesses. …
FSC-certified cork oak forest: a photo essay … The cork stopper in your wine bottle, as you probably know if you’re reading this, comes from the bark of the cork oak tree. Have a look at this article to see some fabulous photos of FSC-certified cork …
Sustainable development and the way forward for Laikipia - photo essay … More than 4,000 farmers were introduced to the climate adaptive conservation agriculture methodology under a project implemented by NEPCon in collaboration with Zeitz Foundation. The …
First sustainable rice now in shops across Europe … Despite the massive environmental and social impacts of rice farming, a sustainable version of the popular grain has never been available to consumers. Now it …
NEPCon recognised as Monitoring Organisation in Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein … The EFTA Surveillance Authority has recognised NEPCon as a Monitoring Organisation (MO) in the European Economic Area (EEA) …
Czech banking institution vows to be carbon neutral by 2026 … Reducing carbon emissions across operations and its facilities is becoming a priority for most organisations. Komerční banka, one of the leading banking institutions in the Czech Republic and …
The Rainforest Alliance suspends new business activities in Russia … The Rainforest Alliance, the owner of the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture scheme, decided to suspend all new business activities in the Russian market until further …
Viscose Fibre: Increasing demand for responsibly sourced textiles … Viscose is a natural-based material made from the cellulose derived from wood pulp but is produced from a chemical-laden process. Recently, it is starting to gain popularity in response …
Several updates on the 2020 Rainforest Alliance Certification Programme … In 2020, the Rainforest Alliance launched the Rainforest Alliance Certification Programme, based on the 2020 Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard. This year, we …
Responsible tourism – together we can amplify the good! … Travelling has always been a crucial part of life for many of us. However, the pandemic has put a halt to this – impacting the tourism industry worldwide. With World Tourism Day (27 September) fast …
Remote auditing – when the abnormal becomes a new ‘normal’ … The pandemic has pushed remote auditing under the spotlight but seeing it in practice indicates that it may be here to stay. Speaking as a panelist in one of the Forest Stewardship Council TM …
FSC gets pushback on the unprecedented genetic engineering project … The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) was put in the hot seat when a number of members questioned their rationale for venturing into a new genetic engineering learning process at the FSC …
Making the Kirtland's Warbler sing again in the County of Simcoe … All life on earth depends on biodiversity in order to survive. Through its forest and habitat restoration activities, the County of Simcoe in Canada has turned a wasteland into a home for …
Moravian winemaker switches to making climate-friendly wine … Wine company, Vinicola s.r.o., is working to reduce carbon emissions from its products, which was kick-started by a devastating climate-induced …
For effective ecosystem restoration, the world needs monitoring and evaluation … The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration highlights the importance of ecosystem restoration in halting biodiversity loss and coping with climate change while addressing other …