Norpalm Ghana achieves RSPO certification Norpalm Ghana Ltd, one of Ghana’s leading industrial palm oil companies, has achieved RSPO certification for its palm oil plantations, and associated smallhol
From commitment to implementation: the Africa Palm Oil Initiative enters new phase The ink on the TFA 2020 Marrakesh Declaration has not had a chance to dry as planning for its implementation starts i
Launching Proforest’s guide to mentoring sustainability practitioners Drawing upon the experience of the Africa Practitioners’ Network and others, our latest practical guide shares our approach to men
6 continents, 5 initiatives, 5 days: a week in the life of Proforest Even by Proforest standards, last week saw a whirlwind of activity, with work spanning across several continents, initiatives and i
Call for applications: timber legality verification observers Our Africa Practitioners Network programme is seeking applicants for their FLEGT/VPA Legality Verification Training The training, which co
Proforest contributes to soil quality considerations for sustainable palm oil This month, our Southeast Asia Regional Director, Surin Suksuwan, represented Proforest at a workshop exploring soil quali
Tackling illegal timber, one barcode at a time In Accra this week, Proforest will deliver a workshop on building legality for responsible and deforestation free commodity supply chains. The workshop w
Gabon RSPO National Interpretation wins approval The Gabon National Interpretation of RSPO Principles & Criteria (P&C), a process led by Proforest, has gained RSPO Board approval, marking an important
Launch of updated High Carbon Stock Approach Toolkit The updated methodology will help to put No Deforestation pledges into practice. Two years after the release of the original High Carbon Stock (HCS
How can companies assess compliance with the Brazil Forest Code? A new toolkit will help to verify compliance across the supply chain. Companies buying Brazilian forestry and agricultural commodities
