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.
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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 ...
Insights and Commentaries |
Governments are increasingly recognizing the need for sustainability standards in global value chains (GVCs), as pressures from consumers and due diligence regulations in the Global North require businesses to address risks such as deforestation and forced labour, though actors in the Global Sout...
Case Studies |
This case study explores how Kenya's experiences aligning public and private standards in the flower industry can help transform sustainability efforts in agricultural value chains.
Insights and Commentaries |
The use of voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) and similar systems in free trade agreements (FTAs) is gaining traction. Will it lead to more sustainable production and consumption globally?
Commodity Reports |
This report explores recent market trends in the soybean sector, what these trends mean for producers in developing countries, and what sustainability standards, governments, and private sector actors can do to improve farmers' incomes.
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.
Other Publications |
This report unpacks the complex landscape of voluntary standards and initiatives for carbon management to help private sector actors reach net-zero emissions.
SSI Reviews |
This report and its accompanying scorecard compare nine voluntary carbon neutrality standards and initiatives using a rigorous benchmarking methodology to assess their potential for contributing to ambitious climate action.
Commodity Reports |
This report explores recent market trends in the tea sector, what these trends mean for producers in developing countries, and what sustainability standards, governments, and private sector actors can do to improve farmers' incomes.
SSI Reviews |
This report analyzes the extent to which producers are included in the governance of agricultural standards and recommends ways for standard-setting organizations to give producers opportunities to help steer their course.