Our experts analyze commodities markets across sectors to determine standard-compliant consumption and production trends, their opportunities and challenges for sustainable development, and more. Our pieces of analysis range from commentaries to policy briefs to reports.
Policy Reports and Briefs
Policy Reports and Briefs |
Soils in East Africa are inherently acidic, which affects agriculture, and over 60% of arable land is now degraded, posing risks to sustainability, food security, and livelihoods. Urgent interventions are needed to address this issue. Key findings in this report highlight that the application of ...
Policy Reports and Briefs |
This report outlines and compares various policy measures that Costa Rica, Gabon, Indonesia, Peru, and Rwanda have put in place to address deforestation.
Policy Reports and Briefs |
This report explores how voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) are being used in trade policy to increase the trade of more sustainable products between developing countries. This can lead to improved well-being and prosperity for farmers and promote trade relationships that protect the envir...
Policy Reports and Briefs |
This policy brief summarizes the findings of our SSI Review: Standards and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Policy Reports and Briefs |
This policy brief summarizes the findings of our SSI Review: Standards and Poverty Reduction.
Policy Reports and Briefs |
This policy brief summarizes the findings of our SSI Review: Standards and Investments in Sustainable Agriculture.
Policy Reports and Briefs |
This policy brief presents the main issues examined in our webinar on reducing deforestation through international trade policy in March 2021.
Policy Reports and Briefs |
This policy brief presents findings from primary research investigating how voluntary sustainability standards can help smallholder farmers be more resilient during crises.
Policy Reports and Briefs |
Voluntary sustainability standards offer an opportunity to reduce the biodiversity impacts of agriculture and to promote best practices, helping to feed a growing population.