Podcasts about fairtrade international

Le nom "Max Havelaar" évoque aujourd'hui le commerce équitable, des produits responsables, et une promesse : celle d'un échange plus juste entre producteurs du Sud et consommateurs du Nord. Mais pourquoi ce label, en particulier, est-il devenu le symbole du commerce équitable ?Tout commence en 1988, aux Pays-Bas. À cette époque, des militants, en lien avec une ONG néerlandaise et un prêtre mexicain, cherchent un moyen concret d'améliorer les revenus des petits producteurs de café marginalisés sur les marchés mondiaux. Ils créent alors un label certifiant que le produit a été acheté à un prix juste, garantissant un revenu décent aux producteurs. Pour lui donner une portée symbolique, ils choisissent un nom fort : Max Havelaar, héros d'un roman néerlandais du XIXe siècle, dénonçant l'exploitation coloniale dans les plantations d'Indonésie.Dès lors, le label Max Havelaar devient le premier label de commerce équitable au monde. Il est introduit en France en 1992. Son objectif est clair : offrir aux petits producteurs des pays en développement des conditions commerciales plus équitables, notamment grâce à trois piliers :un prix minimum garanti, qui protège les producteurs contre les fluctuations des cours mondiaux,une prime de développement, investie dans des projets communautaires (écoles, dispensaires, infrastructures),des relations commerciales durables, basées sur le partenariat, et non la domination.Ce modèle s'oppose frontalement au commerce conventionnel, où les producteurs sont souvent pris en étau entre des intermédiaires puissants et un marché mondial volatil. Max Havelaar change la donne : le producteur retrouve une place centrale dans la chaîne de valeur.Au fil des décennies, le label s'est étendu à de nombreux produits : café, cacao, thé, bananes, sucre, coton… En choisissant un produit labellisé Max Havelaar, le consommateur exprime un acte de solidarité économique, et participe à un système qui cherche à rendre le commerce plus éthique.Aujourd'hui, Max Havelaar fait partie du réseau Fairtrade International, qui regroupe les initiatives de commerce équitable dans plus de 30 pays. En 2024, plus de 2 millions de producteurs et travailleurs dans plus de 70 pays bénéficient de ce système.Max Havelaar n'est donc pas seulement un label : c'est un emblème historique et militant, un outil de lutte contre les inégalités mondiales, et une manière de repenser le commerce comme un levier de justice sociale. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Rosamaria is the author of the book SOS Podcasts. In the book she tells her unique story of being a woman, wife, and mother living abroad. A self described “big pain,” hypochondriac, and perfectionist, she details her quirks and how they were exacerbated during her time in both Italy and Germany, and how she turned to podcasts to feel less alone and more connected. In a refreshingly original, funny, assertive, and honest voice she lays it all out – from her tendency toward hyper protective parenting and Catholic guilt to her opinions on air conditioning, military wives, German food, and turning the big 4-0.Apart from being a writer Rosamaria Mancini is also a professor, and public relations and media manager based in Germany. She has worked for numerous news organizations including the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times where she wrote feature stories. She also spent a few years working in communications for the Vatican where she had the opportunity to accompany the Pope to the Holy Land. She recently earned her PhD in creative writing. She works for Fairtrade International and teaches communications at the Brussels School of Governance and UMGC Europe.She lives in the tri-border area between Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium with her husband and two children.https://www.amazon.com/SOS-Podcasts-Rosamaria-Mancini/dp/1738423166https://rosamariamancini.com/

This episode features a conversation about the debates and land disputes surrounding the development of airports in Asia and Africa. As airport construction projects proliferate across the Global South – often seen as a fast-track to development and modernization – new tensions frequently emerge, particularly when it comes to the huge tracts of land required for these new infrastructures. My guests today have a new edited volume on this topic, Contested Airport Land: Social-Spatial Transformation and Environmental Injustice in Asia and Africa, just published by Routledge. That book was co-edited by Irit Ittner, Sneha Sharma, Isaac Khambule, and Hanna Geschewski. Unfortunately, Isaac – a professor of political economy at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa – had an urgent matter arise just before recording, so he was unable to join the conversation. But the other three co-editors were able to proceed with a wonderful conversation. Irit Ittner works as a senior researcher in the Programme Environmental Governance at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability in Bonn. Her research interests include unplanned urbanization, land tenure, social navigation, and processes of transformation in coastal West African and European cities. Sneha Sharma works as a Project Officer at Fairtrade International in Bonn after having conducted research at the University of Bonn (2015–2022). She is also the author of Waste(d) Collectors: Politics of Urban Exclusion in India (2022). Hanna Geschewski is a doctoral researcher in Human Geography at the Chr. Michelsen Institute and the University of Bergen in Norway. Her current research explores the socio-environmental dimensions of prolonged displacement, with a particular focus on agriculture, cultivation, and rural livelihoods of Tibetan refugees in South India. In addition to the co-editors, the episode also features Rose Bridger, who wrote the foreword to the volume. Rose is co-founder of the Map of Airport-related Injustice and Resistance and the Global Anti-Aerotropolis Movement. She is also the author of the book Plane Truth (Pluto Press, 2013). As listeners may know, for the past year, we at IIAS were planning a symposium entitled Aspirational Infrastructure Research: Mobilities, Airports, Place (AIR-MAP), which took place in Seoul on October 24-25. That event explored the aspirations and imaginaries surrounding airport mega-developments across the Global South, which have been relatively less examined compared to similar infrastructures in the Global North. On this episode of The Channel, the four guests touch on many of these themes as they discuss their new book as well as the motivations, ambitions, challenges, and outcomes that massive airport development entails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From growing up as a refugee to leading the most recognised sustainability label in the world, Sandra Uwera talks about the challenges she's faced, and her drive to improve the lives of around two million farmers and workers around the world, through Fairtrade International. (Picture: Sandra Uwera. Credit: Fairtrade International)Presented and produced by Devina Gupta

In today's episode, we explore the impact of Fairtrade Africa in shaping sustainable trade across the continent. My Guest is Paul Colditz, the commercial director at Fairtrade International. From uplifting small-scale farmers to driving ethical business practices, this conversation delves into how Fairtrade ensures fair prices, environmental responsibility, and community development.    

Global coffee prices are soaring to record levels but in Vietnam, one of the largest coffee producers, many farmers are switching to other – and more heat-resilient – crops. Yuka Royer speaks with Fairtrade International's Monika Firl. Also, regional elections are underway in Indian-administered Kashmir for the first time since the territory lost its semi-autonomous status in 2019. And we'll visit Indonesia's "Forgotten Island", a hidden gem in the Indian Ocean that's still untouched by mass tourism unlike neighbouring Bali. 

This is the 5th episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Monika Firl, the Senior Advisor of the Coffee Program at Fairtrade International.The theme of this series is exploring what Fairtrade International (Fairtrade Coffee) represents and stands for in 2024 with a specific focus on their efforts in the coffee sector. In the final episode of this series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, Lee and Monika discuss the complexities and solutions surrounding the coffee industry crisis. Learn about the multifaceted challenges faced by coffee farmers, the need for an ecosystem-based approach, and the importance of including producer voices in decision-making processes. Discover Fairtrade's evolving strategies and Monika's insights into the urgent need for sustainable practices in the coffee sector. 00:00 Back to Basics: Coffee's Forest Roots01:01 Introduction and Sponsor Message01:39 Understanding Fairtrade's Role02:54 Defining the Coffee Crisis04:36 Challenges and Solutions in Coffee Production08:23 Fairtrade's Environmental Focus10:32 Future of Regenerative Agriculture14:04 EUDR and Coffee Producers18:53 Final Thoughts and Call to Action25:16 Closing Remarks and Sign Off Connect with Monika and Fairtrade International here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-firl-663a151a/https://www.fairtrade.net/https://www.instagram.com/fairtradeofficial/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 5th episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Monika Firl, the Senior Advisor of the Coffee Program at Fairtrade International.The theme of this series is exploring what Fairtrade International (Fairtrade Coffee) represents and stands for in 2024 with a specific focus on their efforts in the coffee sector. In the final episode of this series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, Lee and Monika discuss the complexities and solutions surrounding the coffee industry crisis. Learn about the multifaceted challenges faced by coffee farmers, the need for an ecosystem-based approach, and the importance of including producer voices in decision-making processes. Discover Fairtrade's evolving strategies and Monika's insights into the urgent need for sustainable practices in the coffee sector. 00:00 Back to Basics: Coffee's Forest Roots01:01 Introduction and Sponsor Message01:39 Understanding Fairtrade's Role02:54 Defining the Coffee Crisis04:36 Challenges and Solutions in Coffee Production08:23 Fairtrade's Environmental Focus10:32 Future of Regenerative Agriculture14:04 EUDR and Coffee Producers18:53 Final Thoughts and Call to Action25:16 Closing Remarks and Sign Off Connect with Monika and Fairtrade International here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-firl-663a151a/https://www.fairtrade.net/https://www.instagram.com/fairtradeofficial/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Support this podcast by supporting our Patreon:https://bit.ly/MIFPatreonThe Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safarhttps://www.mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 4th episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Monika Firl, the Senior Advisor of the Coffee Program at Fairtrade International.The theme of this series is exploring what Fairtrade International (Fairtrade Coffee) represents and stands for in 2024 with a specific focus on their efforts in the coffee sector. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, host Lee and Monika discuss the controversial topic of combo contracts in the Fairtrade coffee industry. They delve into the imbalance of power between traders and producers, explaining how combo contracts exploit this disparity. The episode highlights issues in the Fairtrade certification process, the impact of these practices on farmers in regions like Peru and Honduras, and the rising importance of regenerative farming. The conversation also covers the complexities of Fairtrade pricing and the role of advocacy in combating unfair practices. Tune in to understand the challenges faced by coffee producers and the evolving landscape of Fairtrade.00:00 Introduction to Combo Contracts00:32 Sponsorship Message01:11 Understanding Combo Contracts03:45 Historical Context and Fairtrade's Stance05:08 Challenges Faced by Producers09:31 Fairtrade's Role and Industry Practices16:06 Fairtrade Pricing and Market Dynamics24:14 Regenerative Farming and Future Challenges28:28 Advocacy and Legislative Issues34:49 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview Connect with Monika and Fairtrade International here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-firl-663a151a/https://www.fairtrade.net/https://www.instagram.com/fairtradeofficial/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 4th episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Monika Firl, the Senior Advisor of the Coffee Program at Fairtrade International.The theme of this series is exploring what Fairtrade International (Fairtrade Coffee) represents and stands for in 2024 with a specific focus on their efforts in the coffee sector. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, host Lee and Monika discuss the controversial topic of combo contracts in the Fairtrade coffee industry. They delve into the imbalance of power between traders and producers, explaining how combo contracts exploit this disparity. The episode highlights issues in the Fairtrade certification process, the impact of these practices on farmers in regions like Peru and Honduras, and the rising importance of regenerative farming. The conversation also covers the complexities of Fairtrade pricing and the role of advocacy in combating unfair practices. Tune in to understand the challenges faced by coffee producers and the evolving landscape of Fairtrade.00:00 Introduction to Combo Contracts00:32 Sponsorship Message01:11 Understanding Combo Contracts03:45 Historical Context and Fairtrade's Stance05:08 Challenges Faced by Producers09:31 Fairtrade's Role and Industry Practices16:06 Fairtrade Pricing and Market Dynamics24:14 Regenerative Farming and Future Challenges28:28 Advocacy and Legislative Issues34:49 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview Connect with Monika and Fairtrade International here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-firl-663a151a/https://www.fairtrade.net/https://www.instagram.com/fairtradeofficial/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Support this podcast by supporting our Patreon:https://bit.ly/MIFPatreonThe Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safarhttps://www.mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 3rd episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Monika Firl, the Senior Advisor of the Coffee Program at Fairtrade International.The theme of this series is exploring what Fairtrade International (Fairtrade Coffee) represents and stands for in 2024 with a specific focus on their efforts in the coffee sector. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, Lee and Monika delve into how Fairtrade serves small-scale coffee farmers, the challenges and complexities of the trade, the misconceptions about Fairtrade, and the importance of building strong farmer cooperatives.Monika shares insightful anecdotes and experiences that highlight the essential roles played by coffee farmers and the critical need for improved trade practices. Tune in to understand how Fairtrade aims to make a real difference in the industry and what more can be done to support coffee farmers globally.00:00 Introduction and Fairtrade's Role00:37 Sponsorship Message01:15 Welcome and Guest Introduction01:26 Fairtrade's Mission and Impact05:43 Challenges and Misconceptions09:07 Fairtrade's Limitations and Realities12:16 Improving Fairtrade and Industry Collaboration16:31 The Future of Coffee and Fairtrade's Role23:56 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser27:43 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Connect with Monika and Fairtrade International here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-firl-663a151a/https://www.fairtrade.net/https://www.instagram.com/fairtradeofficial/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 3rd episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Monika Firl, the Senior Advisor of the Coffee Program at Fairtrade International.The theme of this series is exploring what Fairtrade International (Fairtrade Coffee) represents and stands for in 2024 with a specific focus on their efforts in the coffee sector. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, Lee and Monika delve into how Fairtrade serves small-scale coffee farmers, the challenges and complexities of the trade, the misconceptions about Fairtrade, and the importance of building strong farmer cooperatives.Monika shares insightful anecdotes and experiences that highlight the essential roles played by coffee farmers and the critical need for improved trade practices. Tune in to understand how Fairtrade aims to make a real difference in the industry and what more can be done to support coffee farmers globally.00:00 Introduction and Fairtrade's Role00:37 Sponsorship Message01:15 Welcome and Guest Introduction01:26 Fairtrade's Mission and Impact05:43 Challenges and Misconceptions09:07 Fairtrade's Limitations and Realities12:16 Improving Fairtrade and Industry Collaboration16:31 The Future of Coffee and Fairtrade's Role23:56 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser27:43 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Connect with Monika and Fairtrade International here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-firl-663a151a/https://www.fairtrade.net/https://www.instagram.com/fairtradeofficial/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Support this podcast by supporting our Patreon:https://bit.ly/MIFPatreonThe Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safarhttps://www.mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 2nd episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Monika Firl, the Senior Advisor of the Coffee Program at Fairtrade International.The theme of this series is exploring what Fairtrade International (Fairtrade Coffee) represents and stands for in 2024 with a specific focus on their efforts in the coffee sector. In this episode of the series, Lee and Monika dive into the realities of Fairtrade certification, its benefits, and the challenges it faces in uplifting farmers. This episode explores misconceptions about Fairtrade, the complexities of certifications, and how it truly impacts small-scale farmers. Discover the intricate processes and the importance of ethical and sustainable business practices in the coffee industry. Tune in for an insightful conversation that sheds light on the nuances of Fairtrade and its role in the coffee value chain.00:00 Introduction to Fairtrade Challenges01:11 Sponsor Message: Become a Coffee Consultant01:49 Welcome and Series Introduction02:25 Understanding Fairtrade International03:15 Fairtrade's Organizational Structure05:48 Addressing Fairtrade Criticisms06:34 The Impact of Fairtrade on Farmers08:03 Fairtrade's Competitive Landscape18:33 Fairtrade Auditing and Compliance22:46 The Complexity of Fairtrade Certification27:21 Real-Life Fairtrade Experiences36:25 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser37:04 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Connect with Monika and Fairtrade International here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-firl-663a151a/https://www.fairtrade.net/https://www.instagram.com/fairtradeofficial/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 2nd episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Monika Firl, the Senior Advisor of the Coffee Program at Fairtrade International.The theme of this series is exploring what Fairtrade International (Fairtrade Coffee) represents and stands for in 2024 with a specific focus on their efforts in the coffee sector. In this episode of the series, Lee and Monika dive into the realities of Fairtrade certification, its benefits, and the challenges it faces in uplifting farmers. This episode explores misconceptions about Fairtrade, the complexities of certifications, and how it truly impacts small-scale farmers. Discover the intricate processes and the importance of ethical and sustainable business practices in the coffee industry. Tune in for an insightful conversation that sheds light on the nuances of Fairtrade and its role in the coffee value chain.00:00 Introduction to Fairtrade Challenges01:11 Sponsor Message: Become a Coffee Consultant01:49 Welcome and Series Introduction02:25 Understanding Fairtrade International03:15 Fairtrade's Organizational Structure05:48 Addressing Fairtrade Criticisms06:34 The Impact of Fairtrade on Farmers08:03 Fairtrade's Competitive Landscape18:33 Fairtrade Auditing and Compliance22:46 The Complexity of Fairtrade Certification27:21 Real-Life Fairtrade Experiences36:25 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser37:04 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Connect with Monika and Fairtrade International here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-firl-663a151a/https://www.fairtrade.net/https://www.instagram.com/fairtradeofficial/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Support this podcast by supporting our Patreon:https://bit.ly/MIFPatreonThe Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safarhttps://www.mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the first episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Monika Firl, the Senior Advisor of the Coffee Program at Fairtrade International.The theme of this series is exploring what Fairtrade International represents and stands for in 2024 with a specific focus on their efforts in the coffee sector. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Monika discuss the challenges and realities of the coffee industry in 2024. They talk about Fairtrade's role in elevating coffee farmers' profiles and the importance of balancing industry demands with farmers' needs. Monika shares her insights on the evolving landscape of coffee farming, the impact of climate change, and the need for more sustainable practices. Listen in to understand the complexities of fair trade and the coffee value chain, and learn why this conversation is crucial for the future of coffee production.00:00 Introduction to the Coffee Industry00:47 Sponsorship Message01:25 Welcome and Series Introduction01:55 Fairtrade International's Role and Challenges04:26 Monika Firl's Background and Passion10:28 Fairtrade's Decision-Making Process23:34 Fairtrade's Evolution and Impact28:15 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview28:44 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionConnect with Monika and Fairtrade International here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-firl-663a151a/https://www.fairtrade.net/https://www.instagram.com/fairtradeofficial/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the first episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Monika Firl, the Senior Advisor of the Coffee Program at Fairtrade International.The theme of this series is exploring what Fairtrade International represents and stands for in 2024 with a specific focus on their efforts in the coffee sector. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Monika discuss the challenges and realities of the coffee industry in 2024. They talk about Fairtrade's role in elevating coffee farmers' profiles and the importance of balancing industry demands with farmers' needs. Monika shares her insights on the evolving landscape of coffee farming, the impact of climate change, and the need for more sustainable practices. Listen in to understand the complexities of fair trade and the coffee value chain, and learn why this conversation is crucial for the future of coffee production.00:00 Introduction to the Coffee Industry00:47 Sponsorship Message01:25 Welcome and Series Introduction01:55 Fairtrade International's Role and Challenges04:26 Monika Firl's Background and Passion10:28 Fairtrade's Decision-Making Process23:34 Fairtrade's Evolution and Impact28:15 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview28:44 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionConnect with Monika and Fairtrade International here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-firl-663a151a/https://www.fairtrade.net/https://www.instagram.com/fairtradeofficial/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Support this podcast by supporting our Patreon:https://bit.ly/MIFPatreonThe Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safarhttps://www.mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

In this week's episode, I had an insightful conversation with Ruth Rennie about the growing importance of sustainability in business and how companies can leverage data to drive meaningful change. We explore the various factors pushing organizations to prioritize sustainability, the challenges they face in measuring and acting on sustainability data, and the crucial role of innovation in developing sustainable solutions. Ruth shares her expertise on how companies can effectively integrate sustainability into their operations and supply chains, ultimately creating value for their brand and the planet.Ruth Rennie is a seasoned expert in sustainability and social impact, currently serving as the Director of Standards and Impacts at Fairtrade International. With a robust background in social research and international development, Ruth has dedicated her career to advancing fair trade practices and improving the livelihoods of producers worldwide. Her extensive experience includes leading complex projects and developing rigorous standards that ensure ethical and sustainable supply chains. Ruth's passion for social justice and her strategic vision make her a pivotal figure in promoting equitable trade and fostering positive global change."Sustainability and innovation are both necessary for each other, leading to a fundamental rethinking of current business models and ways of working to incorporate sustainability." ~Ruth RennieToday on Innovation Talks:·     Millennials and consumers are increasingly pressuring companies to demonstrate sustainability efforts.·     Companies face legal action over misleading sustainability claims, forcing greater transparency and accountability.·     Specific and granular data is needed to understand and address sustainability challenges within supply chains.·     Companies are focusing on ensuring sustainable processes within their supply chain and developing new sustainable products and services.·     Sustainability and innovation are interconnected and need to be measured, monitored, and integrated into business processes.·     Companies need to associate value with sustainability across the organization, not just for marketing purposes.·     Aligning incentives and bringing together various skill sets can help support sustainability initiatives.·     Collecting the right and accurate data, rather than just gathering a large amount of data, is crucial for making informed decisions and driving innovation. Contact Ruth Rennie:LinkedIn Ready to Transform Your Innovation Strategy? If you're a product manager or innovator looking to streamline your processes and turn chaos into control, you won't want to miss this opportunity.Dive into our exclusive, free eBook on Innovation Ops strategies designed just for you.Learn the secrets to revolutionizing your approach and achieving success with clarity and precision.Download your copy today.Start your journey to becoming an innovation powerhouse now! This Podcast is brought to you by SopheonThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners like you. For additional information about new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's monthly newsletter, where we share news and industry best practices! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.

In this episode of the Doing Sustainability podcast, Gary Baker and Roxanne “Rocket” White are joined by the Founder and Chief Catalyst of illumine.earth. Together, they explore the importance of purpose, action, and connection in creating a positive impact on people and the planet. Karimah also explores the idea of regenerative leadership and the need to integrate sustainability into business practices. Karimah has over twenty years of experience in the Fairtrade and corporate sustainability sectors. In 2023 she founded illumine.earth which advises organizations on scaling their environmental, social, and governance impact, and encourages leaders to scale up their positive impact on people and the planet. Before illumine.earth, Karimah was the Senior Director of Partnerships and Engagement at Nike, the Global Sustainability Lead and Associate Director of Mondelēz International, and Head of Asia at Fairtrade International.

This week's episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two recent, live fireside chats, moderated by Dani. First, hear from Million Belay, General Coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, who discusses the need to invest in youth, the differences he sees between the agroecology and regenerative agriculture movements, and why he is pushing for a model for food systems that is grounded in community. Then, hear from Sandra Uwera, Global CEO of Fairtrade International. She touches on opportunities to empower women in agriculture, the connection between fair prices for farmers and environmental sustainability, and the regional networks that are helping producers improve their resilience. Both conversations were organized by Food Tank and the Food and Agriculture Pavilion during the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28). While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Why is food production on land and in water central to the Sustainable Development Goals? In this episode of SDG Insider, we explore the challenges and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals in agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing with Wilbert Flinterman from Fairtrade International; Secretary General of Global Child Forum, Katarina Mellström; Alba Graells Roca, from the Catalan Ministry of Climate Action and David McInnes, the Founder and National Coordinator of Canada's National Index on Agri-Food Performance. They touch on child labour laws to protect children's rights, smallholder farmers' struggles to earn a living wage, and how the GRI 13 Sector Standard helps companies address and report on critical aspects to achieve SDG targets and so much more. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode and become part of the solution as we strive to meet the SDGs by 2030. Links you should know about: The Global Reporting Initiative: www.globalreporting.org Transcript_ The growing importance of agriculture and fishing in ending hunger and poverty .docx.pdf — PDF (97.3 KB) · Resources.pdf — PDF (20.1 KB)

How can fairtrade help create climate justice? This podcast forms part of a series – examining how business addresses climate justice. Together we hear ways companies can put people at the heart of their climate action. We record this podcast from the climate conference - COP27, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. During this conversation, hear from Social Impact Pioneer - Juan Pablo Solís Víquez. Juan Pablo is Costa Rican born. He now lives in Germany, working for Fairtrade International as a Senior Advisor on Climate and Environment. This is Juan Pablo's sixth climate change COP and he says: “I keep returning because of my optimism and stubbornness – the clock is ticking.” he goes on, “We don't have time, the climate emergency is everywhere.” During our conversation you will hear Juan Pablo's insights into the important role civil society and NGOs play in developing global climate policy and holding countries up to their agreed action. In addition, Juan Pablo stresses that: “Trade can lead to decarbonisation.” And he wants to help farmers and big business alike to deliver the climate action. Juan Pablo's day job sees him turning global climate commitments into policies, actionable standards and then tangible actions that farmers around the world can act on. Juan Pablo explains how Fairtrade minimum prices are a minimum safeguard. If businesses want to maintain their value chains, they will need to actively help producers to build climate resilience and develop climate adaptation strategies. Juan Pablo leaves us with a great message from Christiana Figueres: “Maintain your positive stubbornness.” *During the interview Juan Pablo talks about 8 hours...this should have been 8 years. Links: Juan Pablo Solís Víquez Linked In : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpsolisv/ Fairtrade International, Climate and the Environment: https://www.fairtrade.net/issue/environment and https://files.fairtrade.net/FINAL_COP27-position-paper.pdf Fairtrade International Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAIRTRADE If you liked this, try: Farmers pioneer climate action explain Kate Nkatha Ochieng, Bismark Kpabitey and Rachel Banda: https://businessfightspoverty.org/rachel-bismark-kate-fairtrade-from-cop26-glasgow/ Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Summit 2022: businessfightspoverty.org/climate-just…it-register/ Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Resource Library: businessfightspoverty.org/climatejustice/

Rob Cameron is Nestlé's Global Head of Public Affairs and ESG Engagement. He brings 25 years of experience in the fields of sustainability and corporate responsibility. Nestle is the world's largest, most diversified food and beverage company. It has a unique global footprint and sells products in over 180 countries working to enhance the quality of life and build a healthier future for people across the. In this episode, we'll discuss how a company with such a complex and consequential footprint leads with respect to ensuring what it makes and how it makes it serves as many people as possible. And the precious planet we share. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media Rob Cameron Rob Cameron is Nestlé's Global Head of Public Affairs and ESG Engagement. He brings 25 years of experience in the fields of sustainability and corporate responsibility. Rob joined Nestlé in February 2021 from Sustain Ability, the internationally respected think tank and consulting firm, now part of the ERM Group, where he was Chief Executive and Executive Director from 2012. Prior to Sustain Ability, Rob was Chief Executive at Fairtrade International, the global umbrella organization for the Fairtrade movement, and was previously the owner and Executive Chairman of Flag, an international communications agency specializing in corporate responsibility. In addition to leading the Public Affairs team in its work internally and externally on Nestlé's regeneration journey, he is also Secretary of the Sustainability Committee of the Board. Resources Learn more about Nestle at https://www.nestle.com Connect with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robcameron1202 Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

I have two firsts in this Karmic Capitalist episode.First, Harriet is the first CBE to deign to accept my humble invitation to be a guest on our podcast!Second, she is also the first guest who leads a charity to guest on this show.Why a charity on he Karmic Capitalist? What has that got to do with businesses?Simple. The challenges we're facing go cross all sectors of society. And the only way for us to address those challenges is for organisations of ALL types - companies, charities, government - to align and collaborate.Harriet's charity, Ashden, focuses on two areas to enable that to happen. First, they amplify the good work of organisations tackling the environmental crisis - regardless of which sector - to help promote best practice and innovation.Second, they act as a hub to facilitate collaboration across sectors to magnify impact.If you run an SME and are serious about playing a positive role in tackling climate change, Harriet charts a critical path to partnerships you should be looking at to magnify your impact.Harriet's personal journey, taking in leading Fairtrade International and a plethora of other roles at the coalface, means that she's seen first hand the tight coupling between issues of social justice and climate change. She generously shares what she's seen and heard - conversations with farmers in Tanzania to hairdressers, high tech startups and film production in the West. Her stories bring home the very direct impact we can choose to have if we engage.Listen in for an inspiring perspective.

According to Fairtrade International data, an estimated 1.6 billion cups of coffee are brewed every single day, while coffee farmers are stuck in a poverty loop selling their coffees 20% below margin. In today's episode, we are delighted to have Maria Palacio, Co-founder and CEO of Progeny Coffee. Progeny Coffee is a fair trade coffee brand which aims to provide a high-end customer experience and takes care of its farmers. Tune in and listen to the story behind Progeny Coffee and how Progeny born from the necessity to fix a broken coffee chain. Shop for the fair trade coffee and learn all about the products and the people here: https://progenycoffee.com Interested in tasting Progeny Coffee for yourself? Maria and Progeny will be featured as a “pop-up” at the GlobalSF Women Launch event on December 16th at The Cheese School of San Francisco.

Harriet Lamb, former CEO of FairTrade International, International Alert, and now at Ashden, sits down with Lenny to talk about her long leadership journey in the non-profit world. They talk about the power of protesting, how consumers can drive real change with small effort and the connection between conflict and climate change. Music by DJ Nobrauws.

Today on the podcast we're sharing the audio from an interactive webinar we hosted last week, part of our series on the Coffee Price Crisis. SCA board member Vera Espindola Rafael and Fairtrade International's Peter Kettler joined Vicente Partida for a discussion on issues related to farmer incomes, the work of Fairtrade, and research being conducted on costs of production. Vera and Peter also took questions from the audience. After listening to this podcast, if you're interested in learning more about the work that the staff and volunteers of the SCA's price crisis team have been working on, please visit sca.coffee/pricecrisis.  Related Links Watch the video of this webinar on YouTube Download Fairtrade's Living Income Strategy document (PDF) Learn more about SCA's Price Crisis Response Initiative --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/specialty-coffee-association-podcast/message

Merling Preza @merlingpreza is the Vice President of CLAC (based in Nicaragua) and Alison Streacker @astreacker (also with CLAC) is based in El Salvador. CLAC @clac.comerciojusto, when translated to english, stands for the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and Workers. CLAC is a co-owner of Fairtrade international.Find out more about CLAC here: http://clac-comerciojusto.org/en/The MAP IT FORWARD Podcast is sponsored by:This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FAFCoffees, green bean suppliers of some of the finest and most sustainably produced Brazilian Specialty Coffee. FAF is a farm, a network of farmers and centres of coffee knowledge operating in the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo. Their business model is based on fostering long-term relationships between farmers and roasters alike. Please check them out and contact @felipecroce (felipecroce@fafcoffees.com) for more information.Watch future podcast episodes live (or later) on YouTube or listen later on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Don't forget to subscribe, rate this podcast and share it with your friends!

Ethical issues surrounding the jewelry industry are often vague and misunderstood. Movies like Blood Diamond examine these problems, but we need to go deeper to fully understand the ethical issues surrounding gold and diamond purchases. Marc Choyt is the president of Reflective Jewelry. He joins us to answer all of your questions on ethical jewelry and show you how your jewelry purchases impact lives around the world. Things You Don't Want To Miss: Meet Today's Guest 1:25 - Marc Choyt is the president of Reflective Jewelry, the first and only Fairtrade certified gold jewelry in the United States. He initiated the first ethical jewelry blog in 2006 which eventually evolved into Fair Jewelry Action, a human rights and environmental justice network. The Marc 101 3:20 - Marc's wife was a self-taught jeweler. In 1995, he started driving around the country and trying to sell her handiwork. At the time, he was also funding ecological preservation, and an epiphany in his preservation efforts gave him new awareness to the ecological harm brought about by gold mining in other areas of the world. He wants the sourcing of his material to match the symbolism behind his jewelry. A Lack Of Information   6:20 - The average consumer doesn't know much about the sourcing of gold and gemstones. We've heard about conflict diamonds, but that's about it. Marc explains the narrowness of the definition given to conflict diamonds. 9:10 - In the 80s and 90s, millions of people were killed in wars funded by diamonds. However, nobody has been held accountable for the decisions to fund those wars. 10:25 - Marc explains the issues surrounding the term "conflict free." Where Are Gold And Diamonds Sourced? 13:09 - Marc explains the difference in large and small-scale mining. Basically, 80 percent of the gold supply chain comes from large-scale mining operations. However, small-scale mining operations involve 90 percent of gold labor, and small-scale mining operations are often dangerous and exploitive. 16:36 - Gold comes from veins running under the earth as well as on the surface. It runs in all kinds of situations. 17:39 - Diamonds aren't as widely concentrated as gold. Diamond resources tend to come from Canada, Russia, and South Africa. Asking Questions Leads To Change 20:08 - "Mine Your Own Gemstone" shops are prevalent tourist locations, especially in the mountains of North Carolina. The idea is you get a bucket of dirt, and you sift through the mud to look for stones. These businesses claim these stones are locally sourced, and many times they are. However, you need to know where your materials are coming from. Asking questions leads to change. Question Your Jewelers 23:08 - Different mining operations involve different levels of toxicity. Some operations are relatively harmless, but others involve dangerous levels of mercury. 24:00 - Ask your jewelers where their resources are coming from. The term "conflict free" is misleading, and it only scratches the surface of the issues surrounding gold and diamond mining. 26:45 - We need to focus our energy on change that impacts the small-scale miner. Certain purchases don't actually make a difference, and we need to focus on impacting the lives of small-scale miners. Fair Trade Versus Fairtrade 31:50 - "Fair Trade" refers to the broader movement where organizations source products from artisan communities. The idea is that your business or organization is directly connected to the community, and therefore, your customers' purchases directly impact the lives of those who are making them. 33:09 - The term "Fairtrade" is trademarked by an organization out of Bonn, Germany. It's called Fairtrade International, and the organization conducts audits and provides certifications to small-scale gold mining operations. The organization ensures companies are upheld to a high standard of ethical practices. 34:52 - If you're a jeweler working with metals and gems, you need to begin the process of determining where your source material is being produced. The Problem With Purchasing Lab Created Diamonds   38:00 - The lab created diamond industry is up-and-coming. Millennials especially like them because they typically cost a fraction of the price of dug diamonds. However, buying lab created diamonds doesn't address the issues associated with small-scale diamond producers. Start Small  45:30 - Whenever we talk about shopping ethically, listeners tend to get overwhelmed. After all, it's a tricky task to totally overhaul your lifestyle and buying habits. Remember, change starts with baby steps. You don't have to completely revamp your wardrobe overnight. Instead, slowly change your buying habits. Find one ethically-made product you like, and start there. Think of it like a diet. You don't get in shape overnight. It takes time, and you have to be patient as you're going through the process. A Change Of Heart  49:00 - The process of pursuing social justice starts with aligning your heartfelt values with economic decisions. It's not always easy to do that, and it requires you ask questions along the way. A Memorable Moment: "This process is about aligning our heartfelt values with our economic decisions." - Marc Choyt To visit the Business With Purpose website, click the link:

In this interview special Sarah Brown talks to CEO of International Alert Harriet Lamb about peacebuilding, and her longstanding career working for Fairtrade International, The Fairtrade Foundation and International Alert. Harriet Lamb became CEO of International Alert in November 2015, a not-for-profit organisation that works to enable people to find peaceful solutions to conflict, believing ‘peace is within our power.’ Harriet leads peacebuilding activities around the world, overseeing programme implementation, strategy, fundraising, advocacy and outreach. Before working with International Alert, Harriet was CEO of Fairtrade International and Executive Director of the UK-based Fairtrade Foundation. Sarah first met Harriet when approached with the challenge to make 10 Downing Street completely Fairtrade, which was achieved in 2009. Under Harriet's leadership, Fairtrade products in the UK went from £30 million in her first year, to $1.3 billion in 2011. Harriet was awarded an OBE in 2006 in recognition of her work in growing Fairtrade in the UK. Now with International Alert, Harriet's focus is firmly on peacebuilding processes, the role communities play, how to protect development and how to avoid abuse of human rights. Listen to Sarah talk with Harriet about her long career and dig deeper into the role of peacebuilding and how and where it can be effective.    

Sarah Brown talks to Harriet Lamb, Kirthi Jayakumar, Jakaya Kikwete with contributions from United Nations Secretary General António Guterres.   In one of his first speeches ten days into his role as the ninth UN Secretary General, António Guterres stated that the world was spending far more time and resources on responding to crises, rather than preventing them. He spoke of rebalancing the world's approach to peace and sustainability, and our responsibility to do more to prevent war and sustain peace.   In this episode we hear from inspiring guests, all who make peacebuilding their greatest priority. Listen as they discuss their different approaches to peacebuilding and explore how to apply these to today’s conflicts.   Harriet Lamb became CEO of International Alert in November 2015, having previously been CEO of Fairtrade International. International Alert enables people to find peaceful solutions to conflict, believing ‘peace is within our power.’   Jakaya Kikwete was the former President of Tanzania, who spent his years as President working to hold his diverse country of 120 tribes together and avoid conflict. Kirthi Jayakumar is a women's rights activist, social entrepreneur, peace activist, artist, lawyer and writer. She founded The Red Elephant Foundation, an initiative built on storytelling, civilian peace-building and activism for gender equality. Kirthi focuses on gender equality with peacebuilding at the heart, believing one cannot exist without the other. The Better Angels podcast with Sarah Brown will help you to transform your voice into meaningful action. Featuring stories from around the world about activism, campaigning, comedy, and youth action, Better Angels with Sarah Brown champions the activist spirit.   “This is not your average listen. You won’t want to miss it” - Elle Magazine.   “The theme of her show could hardly be more relevant at the moment.” - New Statesman

Fairtrade International plans next year to review its minimum price and premium for certified cocoa against a study measuring the drivers of income for farmers.

Fairtrade International plans next year to review its minimum price and premium for certified cocoa against a study measuring the drivers of income for farmers.

TOPICThe Impact of Trade Deals in America IN THIS EPISODE[02:36] Introduction of Rodney North. [03:13] Rodney shares about when he became passionate about fair trade. [04:27] Rodney explains the mission of Fairtrade America. [05:54] Rodney describes the coffee-focused project Fairtrade America is involved in. [07:45] Is there a corollary within the tea industry for those who don’t drink coffee? [09:24] Why is fair trade an important issue for working-class and lower-income Americans? [10:24] How would you define “fair trade”? [13:33] Rodney explains NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement). [16:15] How do trade deals impact the environment, working-class Americans, and our communities? [18:52] Is it possible to structure a trade deal when the cost-of-living imbalance is so great on a global scale? [23:03] If people don’t understand the value of organized labor and being paid a fair wage, are they able to understand what’s happening with the undermining of workers in other parts of the world? [26:07] Where can listeners learn more about Fairtrade America? [26:48] Rodney shares one change that would lead to smarter, more sustainable, and more equitable communities. [27:40] Rodney describes the action listeners can take to help build a more equitable and sustainable future. [28:52] Rodney explains what trade looks like 30 years from now. GUESTRodney North is Fairtrade America’s Director of Marketing and External Relations. Rodney oversees Fairtrade America’s marketing, public relations and advocacy efforts to increase awareness and support for equitable business practices involving smallholder farmers and other stakeholders. He has worked in the fair trade foods movement longer than all but a handful of individuals in the nation and has been deeply involved in communicating the fair trade story to diverse constituencies. Prior to his role at Fairtrade America, Rodney worked for Equal Exchange, a worker-owned cooperative and market leader in the fair trade and organic food movements. North joined the pioneering company in 1996, serving in various positions, including for the past 15 years in media relations and public advocacy roles. He earned the nickname The Answer Man because of his extensive knowledge of fair trade, the global food industry, small farmer co-operatives, socially responsible and sustainable business practices, and how business models intersect with human development. At Equal Exchange, North was also one of the co-operative’s 120 worker-owners. He was a two-term director of the enterprise’s Board of Directors, and he served as Vice Chair for three years. North has also volunteered with the Fair Trade Federation (membership screening committee), and for four years was an advisor to the board of directors of La Siembra, a Canadian worker co-operative and 100% fair trade, 100% organic food company. ORGANIZATIONFairtrade America is a national, nonprofit organization committed to helping smallholder farmers and workers around the world get a fairer price for their products, access to international markets, and funds for community development that will enable them to lead better lives, and invest in their communities. Fairtrade America is a member of Fairtrade International, which comprises 25 such organizations around the world and three producer networks that together establish international Fairtrade standards. Fairtrade International is unusual among ethical certifications due to the large governance role played by its members in the global south. Participating farmer producer groups hold half the votes in the Fairtrade International General Assembly and more than one-third of the seats on the Fairtrade International board of directors. The Fairtrade Mark is the most recognized and trusted ethical label worldwide, found on products sold in over 120 countries that are sourced from over 1,200 producer organizations representing 1.5 million farmers and workers in more than 65 countries. The

Part 2 of Track Record with Sue Dougan talking to Harriet Lamb, Chief Executive for Fairtrade International, about her #career and #musical #influences

Part 1 of Track Record with Sue Dougan talking to Harriet Lamb, Chief Executive for Fairtrade International, about her #career and #musical #influences

El mundo de los dulces vuelve a Colonia con la Feria Internacional de los Dulces 2014, como siempre llena de novedades, colorido y sabores, pero este año también con marcadas connotaciones sociales.