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AidEnvironment // 17.10.24

AidEnvironment updates database of direct suppliers to JBS, Marfrig, and Minerva – October 2024

By Valerie de Vries  A recent update to AidEnvironment’s database of direct suppliers to JBS, Marfrig, and Minerva—the three largest meatpackers in Brazil—shows an increase of over 35% compared to June of this year. The direct supplying farms now cover an area of 18.4 million hectares, more than twice the size of the Netherlands and Belgium combined. Our sample identified […]

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By Melissa
AidEnvironment // 14.10.24

The Netherlands remains the largest EU importer of all commodities in scope of the EUDR, new AidEnvironment analysis shows

By Sarah Drost, Valerie de Vries and Iqra Rafiq The Netherlands imported 44.1% of all cocoa products imported in the EU from non-EU origin countries in 2023, 41.6% of all palm oil products, 19.3% of all soy products, and 13.5% of all cattle products. These insights and many more can be found in the 27 factsheets AidEnvironment has developed in […]

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By Melissa
AidEnvironment // 22.08.24

Harvesting Health: Integrating Nutrition and Sustainable Farming in Mt. Elgon

Drafted by Marina Vara Gutiérrez and Keje Nagel Last week, our new initiative, Harvesting Health: Integrating Nutrition and Sustainable Farming in Mt. Elgon, officially kicked off in Kapchorwa, Uganda. This exciting project, supported by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) under their Accelerating Resilient Food Systems in Africa (ARFSA) programme, marks the beginning of a transformative three-year journey. Our project aims […]

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By Melissa
AidEnvironment // 20.08.24

Makerere University Hosts Critical Dialogue on Grounding Climate Change in East Africa: A Call for Action.

AidEnvironment Henry S. Mbowa and Annah Kayesu participated in a two-day international conference held at Makerere University on July 25-26, 2024, which delved into the complex interplay of science, politics, and ethics surrounding climate change in East Africa. Organised jointly by the Makerere University Department of  Environmental  Management, the College  of Agricultural  and Environment Sciences  and the University of Cambridge, […]

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By Melissa
AidEnvironment // 19.08.24

Africa’s Carbon Market: A Path to Sustainable Development   

The African Union’s recent Carbon Market Conference highlighted the continent’s potential to leverage its vast natural resources for economic growth and climate action.  Senior Consultant for Climate Finance at AidEnvironment, David M. Mwayafu, participated in the conference held from July 24-26, 2024, in Addis Ababa. The conference brought together over 200 key stakeholders to discuss the practicalities of implementing a […]

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