Understanding to change: palm oil between science, biodiversity and real-world practice
Leggi l’articolo in italiano We have just celebrated World Nature Conservation Day. It’s not just a symbolic occasion, but a time to pause and reflect: how can we continue to thrive while protecting nature? This day invites us to move beyond outdated and ideological views and to build a new balance between humanity and the […]
When Biodiversity Is Cultivated In The Field
Leggi l’articolo in italiano When we think of biodiversity monitoring, we often imagine researchers in khaki with binoculars and clipboards. But what if the people best placed to observe wildlife in oil palm landscapes aren’t scientists at all, but the workers already working on these lands every day? That’s exactly the thinking behind PENDAKI, a […]
Palm Oil and Biodiversity: a possible alliance
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Every May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated – a global call to rethink our relationship with nature. This year’s theme, Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development, urges us to move beyond outdated paradigms: must development and the environment always be in conflict? Or can we envision a […]
From Forests to the Table: A Balance to Protect
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Today, we celebrate the International Day of Forests, established by the United Nations General Assembly. This is an opportunity to reflect on the strategic importance of forests and the urgent need to protect their biodiversity while ensuring economic development and the well-being of the communities that depend on them. Our approach […]
Protecting Biodiversity Without Hindering Economic Growth
Leggi l’articolo in italiano . HuffPost published a commentary by Pietro Paganini on the occasion of International Orangutan Day, a crucial moment to reflect on the importance of conserving this fascinating species. While protecting biodiversity is essential, it should be achieved without stifling economic growth. . You can read the full article in Italian on […]
Futuro Prossimo – Environment Day with Michelle Desilets and Gert van der Bijl
In this special episode for World Environment Day, we talk to Michelle Desilets (Orangutan Land Trust) and Gert van der Bijl (Solidaridad) about biodiversity preservation and green supply chains.
Guatemala Invierte en Sostenibilidad
Después del discurso de la Embajadora indonesia Andayani, publicamos el del Embajador de Guatemala en Italia, Luis Fernando Carranza Cifuentes, donde se recalcan los esfuerzos hechos por el país centroamericano para favorecer las cadenas de suministro sostenibles, el respecto de los derechos del hombre y del trabajador, y la promoción de la innovación tecnológica en […]
Guatemala Invests in Sustainability
Following the speech by the Indonesian Ambassador Andayani, we are pleased to publish the one by the Ambassador of Guatemala to Italy, Mr. Luis Fernando Carranza Cifuentes, highlighting the efforts made by the Central American country in favoring sustainable supply chains, respect of humans’ and workers’ rights, and the promotion of technological innovation within the […]
Competere joins Tropical Forest Alliance in call for deforestation action from EU
Competere has joined Tropical Forest Alliance’s call on the European Union Commissioners of Environment, Internal Market, International Partnerships, Justice, and Trade to strengthen the efforts aimed at reducing deforestation and protecting human rights along supply chain. While recent activities undertaken by Commission to reduce EU-driven deforestation are welcome, we are disappointed in the lack of […]
Guatemala, la Via della Sostenibilità
Dopo l’intervento dell’Ambasciatrice indonesiana Andayani, pubblichiamo quello dell’Ambasciatore del Guatemala, Luis Fernando Carranza Cifuentes, che presenta gli sforzi del paese centro americano per favorire la sostenibilità delle filiere, il rispetto dei diritti umani e dei lavoratori, e la promozione dell’innovazione tecnologica nel settore agricolo e dell’industria. L’intervento è stato pubblicato anche dalla piattaforma di analisi […]