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.

SSI Reviews |

Standards and the Blue Economy

The seafood industry represents a critical source of food protein and global employment. In 2014, the overall trade value of the seafood sector was estimated at USD 140 billion, making it one of the most valuable non-petroleum products traded internationally. The SSI Review: Standards and the Blu...

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Standards Reporters |

The Standards Reporter: Report 9 – PEFC

This report covers the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification’s (PEFC) third Forest Certification Week held in Montreux, Switzerland, from December 7–10, 2015.

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Standards Reporters |

The Standards Reporter: Report 8 – SRP

This report covers the 5th Plenary Meeting and General Assembly of the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) held in Manila and Los Baños, Philippines from October 27–29, 2015.

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Standards Reporters |

The Standards Reporter: Report 6 – CmiA

This report documents the latest Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) and Competitive African Cotton Initiative (COMPACI) stakeholder conference held in Addis Ababa, October 19–20, 2015.

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Standards Reporters |

The Standards Reporter: Report 5 – ETP & IDH

The report documents the latest TEAM UP event collaboratively hosted by the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) and the IDH the Sustainable Trade Initiative in London from June 16–17, 2015.

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