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10. June 2025

A Shared Infrastructure for Traceable Coffee: Honduras Takes a Bold Step Toward EUDR Compliance

In May 2025, a container of traceable, deforestation-free coffee left Honduras, expected to reach Europe by late June. Behind it stands a broad alliance including CIAT, Becamo, IHCAFE, and GIZ. Local producers, beneficios and partners co-developed an open-source infrastructure that ensures EUDR compliance without excluding smallholders. The pilot sets the stage for more inclusive and transparent trade.

30. May 2025

From Project to Long-term Impact: How Fit4Scale Empowers Implementation Partners in Scaling

Why Scaling is not a checklist and how Fit4Scale empowers implementation partners to realize their impact

26. May 2025

What used to be burned now protects against drought and secures income

What used to be simply burned is now becoming a solution: In Cameroon, cotton farmers are utilising their harvest residues in a new way - they are processing cotton stalks into biochar. This approach is at the centre of a project to promote agroecological innovations in cotton cultivation, implemented by the Fund for the Promotion of Innovation in Agriculture (i4Ag) together with other partners. The aim is to strengthen climate-resilient, sustainable and socially just cultivation systems.

09. May 2025

Sustainable Pepper Production in Indonesia – A Strong Example of Climate-Friendly Supply Chains

The “aGROWforests for Sustainable Spices in Indonesia” initiative targets the point where climate and environmental protection become tangible – in global supply chains. The project supports 2,300 pepper farmers in Indonesia in transitioning from monoculture to climate-resilient mixed cropping.

07. April 2025

I4C and OLAM are fostering climate action in the cocoa supply chain in Ecuador

A consortium co-funded by BMZ and OLAM/ofi, with Rikolto leading the implementation for ofi’s sustainability programs, announced a low-carbon agriculture project in Ecuador. Under the I4C, the project aims to transform cocoa production systems to reduce carbon emissions while reducing income gap for farmers. The project supports the adoption of the European Union Deforestation Free Regulation (EUDR) and helps farmers and helps smallholder farmers keep pace with the demands of international markets.

31. January 2025

Workshop on Living Income in Latin America: Towards a Prosperous Future

Last year, the Living Income Community of Practice brought together over 80 participants for its annual in-person workshop and learning journeys in Colombia, from November 5 to 8, 2024. The event took place from November 5 to 8, 2024, providing a space for cooperative leaders, NGOs, government representatives, brands, trading houses, and academics to network and learn from each other.

30. January 2025

A Journey Towards Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains: Reflections from GFFA and Grüne Woche

Over the past two weeks, the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) and the International Green Week (Grüne Woche) in Berlin brought together stakeholders from business, civil society, and politics to discuss sustainable solutions for global agriculture and food systems amid global crises. Our SASI communications colleague, Nastaran Zarnegari, engaged on-site and shares her reflections below.

23. January 2025

SASI Updates from Côte d’Ivoire – Driving Change with Measurable Impact

Over the past few months, SASI has been working in collaboration with local and regional partners to drive impactful activities in Côte d’Ivoire. From empowering women in leadership roles to launching a partnership for sustainable rubber production and training smallholders in entrepreneurship across various value chains, significant progress is being made to shape sustainable agriculture supply chains.

21. January 2025

10-Point Plan for a Sustainable Cocoa Sector: BMZ and BMEL reinforce commitment

The Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir and State Secretary at the BMZ Jochen Flasbarth presented a new version of the 10-point plan for a sustainable cocoa sector at the Green Week. The new version takes into account the new supply chain legislation and reflects the progress and current developments in the cocoa sector.