Sustainable production of agricultural and forest commodities: A scoping study to compare concepts and approaches and to review evidence of impacts
This report presents the findings of a scoping study to explore perspectives and approaches to sustainability in the agricultural and forestry sectors.
Commissioned for the FACT Dialogue, it provides a comparison of conceptions of, and approaches to, sustainable production, focusing on four commodities – beef, cocoa, palm oil and timber. It aims to establish whether such an approach could be of value in helping to identify areas for further engagement by members of the FACT Dialogue, and so if this initial study would be worth extending and building on.
In addition, it provides an overview of recent research and understanding of the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable production, with the aim of stimulating and enriching discussions about the sustainable production of commodities.
Area of focus: Cocoa, Other
Author(s): Alison Hoare
Organisation/institution: FACT Dialogue Secretariat