failing on cotton sustainabilityread more new research key to unlocking food securityread more solidifying china and brazil s strategic soy trade partnershipread more we work towards sustainable production of the following commodities cotton livestock tea sugarcane fruit & vegetables gold soy cocoa textiles palm oil aquaculture dairy coffee cotton capable of generating income for producers and comfort for consumers cotton is what weaves us together . with increasing consumer awareness and commitments made by industry the production and consumption of sustainable options like organic cotton are more common . yet social and environmental issues still prevent cotton from full sustainability . read more about cotton livestock through sustainable production livestock is poised to balance the planet people and profits . population growth urbanisation and increasing incomes create increased demand for beef pork and poultry . the changing livestock sector puts great stress on natural resources and the livelihoods of millions of farmers but together we can change this . read more about livestock tea improving sustainability of the world s second most popular beverage tea has been cultivated for thousands of years reaching all corners of the world . it transcends borders because it requires global trade and yet each locale cultivates its own flavour and drinking customs.tea truly has the power to bring people together and has the power to sustain the lives of those involved in its production for thousands of years to come . read more about tea sugarcane if produced sustainably sugarcane is the crop of the future poised to improve the lives of millions globally . addressing social and environmental issues around sugarcane production and processing requires everyone to act from farmer to company . only then will sugarcane gain popular support to fulfil its promise as the crop of the future . read more about sugarcane fruit & vegetables sowing sustainable nutrition across diverse agricultural sectors . fruits and vegetables are an important part of a balanced diet delivering nutrients to our bodies that can reduce the risk for cancers obesity and heart attacks . yet the production of these foods is often anything but balanced . join us in acheiving balance with sustainbly produced fruit and vegetables . read more about fruit & vegetables gold join us in helping make the true value of gold shine for all who are touched by it . by focusing on responsible mining our work is transforming gold production to ensure more equitable outcomes from mine to market . we recognise that the greatest need for livelihood development lies in the small scale sector but that the greatest opportunity for building volumes of responsible traceable gold is in the industrial sector . read more about gold soy we seek to empower the soy industry s transition towards more sustainable and inclusive supply chains . soy is fundamental to both the human and animal food supply so much so that most soy goes towards feeding livestock . as the fastest growing agricultural material soy fuels expansion that encroaches on the environment workers and surrounding communities . this small bean can have a big impact . read more about soy cocoa together we can secure the future of cocoa farming cocoa is one of the world s most savoured products mainly in the form of chocolate . chocolate is something we all love we reach for it in times of celebration and joy stress and sadness and just to sweeten our day . this simple pleasure though has complex and harsh consequences for those who produce cocoa . read more about cocoa textiles working across the supply chain to make sustainable textile production more fashionable demand for finished textiles and clothing is expected to grow steadily placing additional pressures on a planet feeling the strains of current production and consumption practices . we gladly accept the challenge of meeting growing demand with sustainble production practices . read more about textiles palm oil unleashing the true potential of the world s most used and fastest growing vegetable oil . palm oil and palm derived products are everywhere . because of the consequences for the humans and lands that produce it palm oil s reach extends far beyond products and uses . this is why sustainable production is capable of transforming industries and lives all over the globe . read more about palm oil aquaculture aquaculture is the fastest growing food production sector in the world . the rapid growth of aquaculture is accompanied by a range of problems that affect productivity and sustainability related to transforming traditional wholesale markets competition for raw materials and growing demands for food safety . what s needed is greater transparency and security of supply both for local processors and international seafood businesses . read more about aquaculture dairy solidaridad helps farmers bring clean safe milk to the global market . change from within the dairy market can improve the livelihoods of people on family farms and have environmental benefits . the growing demand for dairy poses challenges in developing countries . in order to become self sufficient and limit imports from western countries dairy farmers need to be able to comply with the high quality and sustainability standards of the formal market . read more about dairy coffee our longest running programme with an annual budget of 2.5 million eur . most of us start our day with coffee yet few are aware of how it gets to our breakfast table and who gets most of the money we pay for it . in its journey from bean to cup coffee travels across many lands and touches the lives of its producers and consumers along the supply chain . we work with key industry players and growers of all sizes to ensure a future with sustainable coffee . read more about coffee a global networkthat s working together central america 19 calle a 13 20 zona 10 villas marques ciudad 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