Case Studies |
Improving Visibility in Cotton Supply Chains to Achieve Transparency
The case study details how IISD partnered with an apparel retailer to map cotton supply chains.
Publications
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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Commodity Reports |
Global Market Report: Cotton prices and sustainability
This report explores recent market trends in the cotton 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.
Commodity Reports |
Global Market Report: Cocoa prices and sustainability
This report explores recent market trends in the cocoa 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.
Commodity Reports |
Global Market Report: Coffee prices and sustainability
This report explores recent market trends in the coffee 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.
Regional Reports |
Voluntary Sustainability Standards in East Africa
Voluntary Sustainability Standards in East Africa examines how certification can promote agricultural policy goals in the region.
SSI Reviews |
Standards and Investments in Sustainable Agriculture
SSI Review: Standards and Investments in Sustainable Agriculture examines how voluntary sustainability standards can reduce financial risks to support investment in sustainable agriculture.
SSI Reviews |
Standards and Poverty Reduction
SSI Review: Standards and Poverty Reduction examines how voluntary sustainability standards can contribute to poverty reduction for smallholder farmers.
Policy Reports and Briefs |
Voluntary Sustainability Standards, Forest Conservation, and Environmental Provisions in International Trade Policy
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 |
Coping with COVID-19: Certification supports farmer resilience
This policy brief presents findings from primary research investigating how voluntary sustainability standards can help smallholder farmers be more resilient during crises.
Insights and Commentaries |
How Can Voluntary Sustainability Standards Drive Sustainability in Public Procurement and Trade Policy?
The growing use of sustainability standards in public policies is a promising trend, so long as small-scale farmers and businesses are not left behind.