Coalición por una Producción Sostenible’s Post

Just a very interesting analysis about a major contributor to deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon (also happening in Bolivia). Check out this report from Coalición por una Producción Sostenible.

Meet Guayakí Yerba Mateí: A yerba mate brand pioneering regenerative business practices. Rather than simply aiming to reduce harm, they actively strive to enrich the environment and boost biodiversity. In a time when #sustainability often feels like a buzzword, Guayakí takes a different path by weaving regenerative principles into its core strategy. Interested in how they balance profitability with environmental responsibility? Check out Forbes’ interview with Guayakí's CEO for some insightful perspectives. https://lnkd.in/eEwxHyCN

Tropical forests are vital for life on Earth, harbouring unique biodiversity, regulating the climate, and providing livelihood opportunities for 1.6 billion people. However, unsustainable land use is driving deforestation and degradation at alarming rates. In 2023 Tropenbos International, continued its efforts to reverse this trend by strengthening communities in implementing locally owned solutions for sustainable forest governance and management, benefiting both people and forests. Our  𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 highlights our aspirations, key achievements, and the challenges we face as we work towards a brighter future for tropical forests and the communities that depend on them. Thank you for your unwavering support and collaboration! ➡ https://lnkd.in/e7thMUNs Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken | Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur | Inclusive Green Growth Department | Albert Schenk | Nationale Postcode Loterij | Tropenbos Colombia | Tropenbos RD Congo | IBIF Bolivian Institute of Forest Investigation | Tropenbos Ghana | Tropenbos Indonesia | Tropenbos Suriname | Tropenbos Vietnam | Joost van Montfort | Alphonse MAINDO | Nataly Ascarrunz | Edi Purwanto | Rudi van Kanten | Huu Nghi | Roderick Zagt

From 29th-31st May, we convened at Sinal do Vale in Brazil for the Latin America Regional Hub meeting. Anne-Kathrin Zschiegner, Johanna Barba, and members from Caiman, Pantanal, Pousada Trijunção, IBITI | Projeto, Reserva Biológica Huilo Huilo, Senderos (UK) Ltd, Cristalino Lodge and Estancia Pampa Grande shared best practices and set regional priorities to enhance sustainability efforts. Key Takeaways: • Strengthened Connections: Deepened bonds within our hub, fostering a united approach to conservation challenges. • Shared Solutions: Exchanged valuable experiences to address common challenges and enhance our collective strategies. • Defined Priorities: Aligned on focusing our efforts on the region's immense biodiversity assets, guided by the Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework goals. Meeting Highlights: Day 1: We focused on deepening our knowledge about each other, our challenges and best practices. Day 2: We highlighted the 4Cs in action during our visit to Sinal do Vale. Despite significant deforestation in the region, Sinal do Vale excels in regenerative landscape management and innovative soil regeneration, transforming 100 acres with 50,000 native trees into thriving agroforests and reforestation sites. Day 3: We engaged in forward-looking dialogues about the future of regenerative tourism, particularly in the field of bioeconomy. Special thanks to Sinal do Vale for hosting this inspiring event. The enthusiasm and valuable insights from all participants were truly appreciated. #InIt4TheLongRun #The4Cs #Sustainability #Conservation #RegenerativeTourism #Biodiversity

🙌 #ThrivingThursday 🙌 Today ICA World celebrates the International Day of Forests! 21 March is an important occasion to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests, and countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities to protect forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns. IBF International Consulting, our founding member, is proud to have its own forest: IBF committed to plant 200 trees, one for each employee in 4 different countries worldwide (Ghana, Madagascar, Nepal and Ecuador) to reflect the company’s international dimension and its support to environmental sustainability. But planting new trees goes hand in hand with monitoring the current situation of forests and preserving ecosystems: this year’s theme reflects on innovation and technology, which enable countries to track and report on their forests more effectively 🙌 #ForestDay #IntlForestDay #GenerationRestoration #NetworkingForDevelopment

A game-changing announcement this week pushing the boundaries of potential benefit and revenue sharing with Indigenous Peoples with sovereign territories, Quilombolas, and traditional communities in a Brazilian Amazonian state that merits healing from layered histories of illegal land grabbing, exotic monocultures and theft of "certified" old growth timber for export. Looking foreward to see what comes next as the coalition of jurisdictional, like private, natural climate solutions investors and buyers eventually might include middle market family offices and businesses in and beyond these jurisdictions? How will this initiative further transform the worldwide possibilities of social inclusion led by indigenous and local community leaders on the frontlines of forest landscape healing for climate resilience and biodiversity? #naturalclimatesolutions #haltdeforestation #restore #benefitsharing #IPLC #landscapehealing #amazon

🌍 Happy World Environment Day 🌳 At Jerónimo Martins, we believe in taking action to protect and preserve our planet. Since 2020, we've been investing in the reforestation of the Açor Mountain Range, a project that not only restores natural habitats but also promotes the social and economic development of a region severely affected by wildfires. This initiative brings together the Arganil town council, the Coimbra School of Agriculture and the Jerónimo Martins Group, which is financing the reforestation efforts with five million euros. Through the power of collective action, we aim to: 🌱 Restore native flora and fauna 🌱 Reduce soil erosion 🌱 Enhance carbon sequestration 🌱 Support local communities and biodiversity Join us in celebrating this important day and our ongoing efforts to environmental conservation. 🌿 For more detailed information on this and other sustainability initiatives take a look at our 2023 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/dkPSQsh3. #JerónimoMartins #WorldEnvironmentDay #OurCodeOurChoices #Sustainability #Reforestation

Guardians of the Rainforest: How Tagua is Saving Ecuador's Forests and Communities This International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we take you to the heart of Ecuador's lush rainforests, where an unassuming seed is making waves. Known as tagua or vegetable ivory, this seed is becoming a symbol of sustainability and hope. For over two decades, TRAFINO S.A. and Taguatech have championed the cause of tagua, not just for its remarkable resemblance to ivory but for the immense environmental and social benefits it brings. "Tagua is more than just a material," says a TRAFINO representative. "It's a lifeline for our rainforests and our communities. FairWild certification has validated our efforts, ensuring that our practices are sustainable and our workers are treated fairly." The collection, processing, and sale of Tagua nuts provide direct employment opportunities for community members. This includes roles such as harvesters, artisans, and traders—all now earning stable incomes, improving their overall standard of living and economic stability. The journey of tagua from forest floor to global market is a testament to the power of sustainable practices. Local communities, now trained in sustainable harvesting techniques, collect the seeds, preserving the delicate ecosystem of the rainforest. The seeds are then transformed into buttons, jewellery, and even cosmetic exfoliants, providing a sustainable alternative to plastic. The increasing demand for tagua products is incentivising communities to protect their forests rather than convert them to pastures or monocultures. "Consumers should know that by using FairWild certified products, they are doing their part to protect the environment and biodiversity around the world and support socially just causes." https://lnkd.in/dVJy68GS #IndigenousWisdom #CommunityEmpowerment #EnvironmentalSustainability #IndigenousPeoplesDay! #FairWild #ThePowerofWild #TaguaNut #TRAFINO #TAGUATECH

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 14 focuses on conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. It is essential to protect coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, in addition to taking measures for their restoration, in order to ensure healthy and productive oceans. In the case of Potássio do Brasil, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brazil Potash, the company is implementing the Autazes Potash Project in the Amazon, surrounded by rivers and the largest tropical forest on the planet. In the context of SDG 14, the fertilizer will be distributed to the country through river transport in barges using an existing route, which will not increase carbon emissions by more than 200 thousand tons of CO2, with the creation of a new route, reducing the transport of distances exceeding 20,000 km when imported from abroad. By reducing maritime transport, resulting from potash imports, the Project will help minimize the risk of damage to marine environments. As a “Corporate Citizen”, Potássio do Brasil is committed to implementing more than 30 socioeconomic and environmental programs as part of its ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) strategy, with the aim of avoiding, mitigating and offsetting potential social, economic and environmental impacts. These include initiatives to maintain air, soil and water quality, as well as actions aimed at conserving biodiversity and caring for the forest. #PotássioDoBrasil #BrazilPotash #PotashFertilizers #ESG #Potash #PotassiumChloride #Amazonas #Autazes #AutazesPotashProject #LicensedForInstallation #SDGSeries #LifeOnWater #Conservation

And more big news from #climateweek!